JALAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE

This temple is located inside the Vellore fort. The Jalakanteshwara Temple exhibits some excellent examples of Vijaynagar architecture. The temple has some of the best stone carvings and inscriptions featuring a distinct style of its own.

Starting from beautiful sculptures on the tower to paintings and engravings on the walls and ceilings, this is one of the Vellore tourist places you must visit.

How to reach- located at the heart of the city, you can reach the temple through local buses, taxis or even private cars.

Best time to visit- The best time to visit the temple is during celebrations including Chitra Poornima (a multi-day term in April/May), Surasamharam in Aippasi (October/November), Aadi Pooram (a multi-day duration in July/August), Vinayaka Chaturthi in Avani (August/September), and Navratri (September/October). The specific dates of these celebrations fluctuate as per the lunar schedule.