Annamalai Temple
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Tags : Temple
Timings : 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Time Required : Less than 1 hour
Entry Fee : No entry fee
Annamalai Temple, Ooty Overview
Arulmigu Sri Anamalai Murugan Temple, near Manjoor/Kundah village, is a serene hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. Known locally as the "7th Hill House" of Murugan, the temple was founded by Guru Krishnanandaji in the late 20th century and has grown in spiritual significance. Set amidst tea estates and silver oak trees, the temple offers peaceful surroundings and sweeping views over the valley from its hilltop observatory. Devotees are welcomed with free meals (Anna-Dana) on auspicious Nakshatra and Karthigai days.
Guru Krishnanandaji founded this temple. The devotees irrespective of their caste, religion, or nationality perform the ritual of 'Anna-Dana' for the people who visit the temple during Nakshatra or Karthigai days every month. More than a hundred people take part in this kind cause of distributing food.
The Annamalai Temple sees itself in the village of Onikandy. Moreover, placed within the green tea estates and silver oak trees, the scenery it has is indeed a treat to every visitor's eye. Also, there is an observatory at the top of the hill for the public to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view. Hence, if you wish to find a place that is beautiful and serene, the Annamalai temple is to your rescue. Soak inside you the blessings of Lord Murugan and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
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History of Annamalai Temple
It was in the 1970s when he was made to leave his house by an unknown force. It was the night when the moon was in its complete form. As soon as he opened his eyes, he found himself on the top of a hill. The hill today is known as the Annamalai hill. Following this incident, he spent the next three years of his life meditating in a cave. It is believed that on one fine day his inner voice asked him to build this temple in the dedication of Lord Murugan. Afterwards, he performed the first Kumbabisekam ritual in the year 1977, followed by the same in 1989 and 2001. The rest remains a history stored with the people of Ooty which is yet to be discovered.
Beliefs and Motives of Annamalai Temple
Major Festivals at Annamalai Temple
1. Kavadi Festival
This year it will be the 18th celebration of the Kavadi Festival at the Annamalai Temple. The visit of over 70,000 people can be expected on one single day. Now you can imagine the massiveness of the occasion. It is an auspicious period which is spent by worshipping Lord Murugan. The festival has a great significance among the people in Tamil Nadu. 'Kavadi' is a wooden stick decorated with flowers having baskets full of milk and rice on both the ends. The devotees whose vows are fulfilled by Lord Murugan take this on their shoulders and reach the temple. It is said that Murugan gets happier if devotee's mind, body, and soul are dedicated to him entirely during this yatra.
2. Lord Murugan Festival
The Annamalai Temple or the 7th Hill House of Lord Murugan attracts thousands of devotees during the Lord Murugan Festival. People throng to the temple premises to offer prayers to the God. They are seen making offerings to appease God for he blesses them. Pujas are performed, decorations are made, and devotees are fed. The temple sinks itself into a flamboyant celebration mode.
