Temples

Velavan (Murugan) Temple The famous Velavan Temple in Yelagiri was built in memory of Lord Murugan and is situated right on the tip of the Yelagiri Mountains, making it one of the best places to visit in Yelagiri.

Hils Stations

Yelagiri is a hill station in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Built in 1964, the hilltop Velavan Temple is a colorful Murugan temple with views of the valley below. The Jalagamparai Waterfalls crash into a swimming hole surrounded by trails and picnic spots. Nearby is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Close to artificial Punganur Lake, the Nature Park has a garden and an aquarium, with fish and tortoises.

schools in Yelagiri

Schools in Yelagiri. Ebenezer Residential School, Yelagiri Hills. Boarding School. Kottur Village, Athanavur PO, Yelagiri Hills , Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu-635853. Peace Garden Matriculation Hr Sec School, Yelagiri. Boarding School. Samaritan Residential School, Yelagiri. Boarding School.

Histroy

The hill station dates back to the British colonial days. "The Whole of Yelagiri was once the private property of the Yelagiri Zamindar Family. It was taken over by the government of India during the Early 1950s. The house of the Yelagiri Zamindars still exists in Reddiyur.