Annamalai Temple

The Annamalai Temple is situated at a distance of approximately 20 km from Ooty and is popularly referred to by the name of Annamalai Murugan Temple of Lord Muruga, also known as the 7th Hill house of the Lord. The Annamalai Temple is a place of great importance and religious significance amongst the worshippers of Lord Muruga. The short scenic 20 km drive from Ooty to Kundah or 30 km scenic drive from Coonoor to Kundah Dam or to Manjoor Village that offers many pleasant experiences en route that is filled with several interesting places to view along the majestic Nilgiris Mountain road both ways. As you arrive at Kundah or Manjoor, you can ask for directions to the Annamalai Temple, from the local villagers who will be more than happy to assist you. It is in Kundah where the Annamalai Murugan Temple stands formidably receiving a large crowd of devotees even from as far as Coimbatore, Mysore, and other neighboring states. The Annamalai Temple also attracts even more devotees during the Lord Murugan Festival as they throng to this Temple premises to offer their prayers or gratitude. People also make offerings to appease the Lord to either bless them or fulfill their wishes. The Hilltop where the Annamalai Murugan Temple stands is quite serene and exudes a calm ambiance that you would usually experience amidst the sanctity of Gods and Goddesses. Apart from its tranquil and peaceful environment, the Annamalai Murugan Temple is also as picturesque as any tourist spot around Ooty. It showcases a locale surrounded by verdant green tea plantations and dotted with dense Silver Oak trees that add a countryside frame to the region.