Elk Hill Sri Murugan Temple – Ooty

 

Elk Hill Sri Murugan Temple is located in Ooty of Tamilnadu State.


The main attraction of the temple is a 40-foot-tall statue of Lord Murugan, which attracts pilgrims and devotees from all directions. It is located outside the temple's walls. The statue is a duplicate of Malaysia's Batu Caves' Murugan Statue. Moreover, there are idols of Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, Goddess Shakthi, Nava Kanika, Navagrahas, and other deities on the temple grounds.


Thaipusam is the famous religious festival that is celebrated in January- February to honor the Lord Murugan.


A grand procession is held on a particular day from the Sri Mahamariamman Temple towards Elk Hill. The devotees and the pilgrims follow the procession with large containers containing milk as an offering. Some devotees also carry a carrier decorated with flowers and peacock feathers, called 'kavadi' on their back which also has milk offerings. There is also a dance form called Kavadi Attam performed at the event.


Timings

9.00 am to 6.00 pm


How to reach the Temple

4 km from Ooty Railway station.

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