Annamalaiyar Temple, Yercaud: Timings, History & Visitor Guide

The Annamalaiyar Temple in Yercaud is a serene Lord Shiva shrine located 8 km from Yercaud Lake in Thalaisolai village. Sitting at an altitude of 1,400 meters, it doubles as a popular vantage point offering 360-degree panoramic views of the Shevaroy Hills, coffee estates and spice gardens.

Key Details

• Deity: Lord Shiva (Annamalaiyar), alongside shrines for Ganesha and Murugan
• Timing: Generally open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Special Features

Lamp Tower (Deepam Stambha): Features a bright, pyramid-shaped lamp tower outside the main structure.

Full moon rituals: The lamp tower is illuminated every full moon evening, drawing devotees and visitors for an experience reminiscent of the famous Thiruvannamalai Deepam.

View point: Provides sweeping sights of surrounding greenery, coffee plantations, and distant valleys, making it an ideal spot for sunrise and sunset views.