The Velliangiri Hill is situated some 40 kilometers away from Coimbatore
city, Tamil Nadu. Located at an altitude of 6000 ft, this little - known
hill station is not only noted for it's scenic beauty but also popular
as a spiritual destination. Also known as the Kailash of the south, people
visits here to worship Lord Shiva.
Located on the way to Siruvani, Velliangiri Hill is
one among the five hills symbolically representing the five different
faces of Lord Shiva, the Panchalinga, the five faces of Lord Shiva —
Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Maheshwara and Sadasiva.. Here devotees can have
the darshan of Panchalinga. According to the legends, it was here Lord
Shiva performed his famous cosmic dance. When Brahma and sage Kalava were
worshipping Lord Patteeswarar (Lord Shiva), the Lord gave them an opportunity
to see his cosmic dance at the Kanakasabhai in Perur temple.
But, Siva's consort Umadevi (Parvati) argued that she
had the primacy to witness the Lord's dance so, Lord Shiva performed his
dance on the request of his consort. Since then, the place is also known
as Rajathagiri, Velliangiri, Dakshin Kailash or Bhoolok Kailash. It is
also believed that Arjuna penanced here and obtained Pasupatastra.
The hill station is also well bordered by hills such
as Tirumalgiri, Ayyanmalai and the Dharmalingesa. During May, the pilgrims
trek to the top of the hill from Maha Shivaratri to Agninakshatram period
(it is a period when the Sun passes through the star Krittika also known
as Agni Nakshatra). One have to trek 7 hills to reach the temple. This
area is also famous for its natural resources and herbs grows here in
abundance.
Besides, the Shiva Temple of Velliangiri in the mountain
ranges of Kongunadu, the presence of the ashram of Sadaguru Jaggi Vasudev
is another reason why people throng to the Velliangiri Hills. Here visitors
can participate various short term and long term yoga and meditation courses.
Also known as Isha Yoga Centre / Foundation, it is situated
at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains. The Ashram offers a spiritual
seed of enlightenment through yoga. Isha Foundation also conducts ‘Inner
Engineering’ that applies powerful ancient yogic methods to create
harmony in the body, mind and emotions. The ashram houses the Isha Foundation
which manages a unique Dhyanalingam meditation shrine and multi-religious
temple, over 25 Yoga centers, an Ashram and hospital. The Ashram is not
associated with any religion and does not ascribe to any particular belief
or faith. Measuring 13' 9", Dhyanalinga is the largest mercury based
live linga in the world which is consecrated by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev,
a realized master, mystic and yogi. It is housed in an elliptical dome
measuring 33 ft from the ground level and has a diameter of 76 ft at the
bottom. The ashram is the only structure of its kind built using brick
and mud mortar stabilized with lime, sand, alum and herbal additives.
It is open to all from 6 am to 8 pm on all days.
Contact Address:
Isha Yoga Centre / Foundation
Semmedu (P.O), Coimbatore 641 114
Phone: 0422-2615345
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