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Belithala Shiva Temple
- Belithala,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Belithala Shiva Temple is situated at Belithala Village in The Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu State in India. This sanctuary was built on 1947. This is a shiva sanctuary and there are a lot of celebrations in this sanctuary furthermore every morning and night there will be a pooja. Unique pooja's will be performed each monday's with bajan and prasad.
How to Reach Nilgiris
Airport
The nearest airport to the Nilgiris is in Coimbatore, about 105 km from Ooty. It has daily flights to and from Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum. There are a number of private taxi services and buses plying between the points.
Railways
Ooty falls on the narrow gauge railway line linked to Mettupalayam (47-km), which directly connects it to Coimbatore and Chennai. The major attraction of the place is the toy train i.e., the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) that connects Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coonoor.
Road
Ooty is well linked to all the major towns and cities of South India. There are regular bus services connecting Coimbatore, Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Mysore, Palghat, Calicut, Tirupati and other important destinations in South India. Coonoor and Kotagiri are also well linked by road with the major cities and towns of the state. For local transportation, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
Temple Address
Belithala Shiva Temple,
Belithala, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.