Velliangiri Andavar Temple / வெள்ளியங்கிரி ஆண்டவர் கோயில் / “THEN KAILAYAM” - Velliangiri Hills, Poondi in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. Yatra - 2011, My Experience

18th April 2011

On the 9^th morning, I went to Velliangiri Hills to have the darshan of Sri Lord Velliangiri Andavar. At about 09.00 hrs in the morning started to climb from the foothills.  started alone. Yes, alone with a strong desire to make this trip alone. Except tired and thirsty I  never faced any problem. Reached to the top by 14.00 Hrs and had a good darshan. Taken rest for an hour and climbed down.

( The view of Velliangiri from Fourth Hill)

The aim of making in the daytime is to see nature’s beauty or the god's gift to mankind. Reached back by 19.00 Hrs to the base temple. It was a wonderful experience. Here are some photographs taken from my  Sony Ericsson X10 mini mobile with a 5 MP camera.

The following are some tips  for people who take adventures with 

• Less luggage and more comfort.
• Carry at least 2 liters of good drinking water.
• Carry some sweets
• Do not carry any plastic items / carry bags
• Carry some food, though some shops on the route where only junk foods will be available.
• Carry a bamboo stick ( available at the base at cost)
• Some amount of practice with barefoot is required.

All the best to the devotees who wish to make this yatra

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( Irregular steps )

Bamboo  forest in 2nd hill

(Vazhukku Parai - 234 Steps are cut on the rock )

( This is the way we crossed)

( This is the way we crossed)

( A green mountain view )

( This is the way we crossed)

( Lord Shiva's shrine is in the top cave and Moolavar is Swayambhu)

( A rock points to the sky adjacent to the cave )

( A green mountain view )

( A green mountain view )

Stucco Rishabam at Isha Yoga Centre

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