Vellore (State: Tamil Nadu) is at a distance 145 kms from Chennai in one direction and in another direction 215 kms from Bangalore. We started from Bangalore in the morning and reached this place in the early afternoon. The city has prominent colleges, ancient temples and one of the best hospitals in India (Christian Medical College & Hospital).
The name 'Vellore' in local language means 'City of Spears'. Ancient history shows that, this place was basically a battle field and it was always left with the abandoned weapons like spears throughout the year. It was the seat of power for various dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, Nayak, Marathas. The major tourist attractions here are:
We shall explore these attractions in some more detail soon.
The name 'Vellore' in local language means 'City of Spears'. Ancient history shows that, this place was basically a battle field and it was always left with the abandoned weapons like spears throughout the year. It was the seat of power for various dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, Nayak, Marathas. The major tourist attractions here are:
We shall explore these attractions in some more detail soon.
I'm gonna use your space as a guide to take me places in TN! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have been to Vellore last year and visited these places. Its very nice. Beautiful pictures with brief description.
ReplyDeletesomehow I think of these ancient places as sacred bones. I suppose they are a bit like bones of the earth.
ReplyDeleteFascinatin...i have never traveled 2 south...seems i shud soon:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, it is your children on the picture? So cute.;)
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Well, I am glad I have found your amazing travel blog!
ReplyDeleteI will come back here, because I am interested in your country!
Thank you and have a great day!
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Very nice flow.Good article
ReplyDeleteVery interesting photo.Greetings Andrzej.
ReplyDeletecould u take photo of golden temple?
ReplyDeleteThe Natya mantapam of Jalakanteshwara temple is just marvelous, isn't it !
ReplyDeleteGreat mosaic!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent shot as always and such a gorgeous place! Perfect against the blue, blue skies! Have a great weekend, Rajesh!
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Fantastic buildings and I like the blue sky :)
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Incredible photos...
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Great collection of photos from an interesting place to visit. Thanks for sharing with us in Sky Watch Friday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rajesh. And I see there was at least one day with a beautiful blue sky!
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Interesting and beautiful spot.
ReplyDeleteAs usuallu beautiful place and photos!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fascinating place with great history. :)
ReplyDeleteit's amazing how such place can survive for so many years and undergo so much history. Yet, it remained beautiful! Happy Skywatching!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing Rajesh! The temples and carving are just beautiful. Wonderful mosaic.
ReplyDeleteCity of Spears. What a picturesque names. Wow. You always awaken my imagination. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVellore-city of spears, that's information for me. Nice collage btw.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful place! thank you for sharing this. I learn many things about your country thru your post. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteForts and temples are gorgeous in your country. Very grateful that you share it to us. Happy Friday!
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What a great name for a city. Hopefully, it's a peaceful one now though.
ReplyDeletelovely mosaic
ReplyDeleteMagnificent compilation and photos as always and such a gorgeous place! Perfect against the blue, blue skies! Have a great weekend, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteI hope to visit your country someday. It's a beautiful place. Thank you for always sharing those great architectures and for visiting me.
ReplyDeleteThe kids seem to be enjoying a lot and the picture in the lower right half is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place which I would like to go one day.
ReplyDeleteA historic place with nice temples,spears will means much suffering.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning views and architecture! Thank you for sharing them with us :o)
ReplyDeleteReally very nice place to visit . Especially the Jalakanteswara temple is just awesome .
ReplyDeletethe golden color of the reflections is lovely
ReplyDeletethe photo of the children is wonderful
City of history and beauties!
ReplyDeleteAnother very interesting tour guiding in India... And your picture are so lovely !
ReplyDeleteI love all your picturs of your country. Thank you very much
ReplyDeleteLovely variety of scenes.
ReplyDeleteThis is a place full of history and I would love to visit. Thank you for your great photos!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to learning more about this city. Your mosaic is very beautiful and shows some very interesting sites.
ReplyDeleteThat the battle was so dreadful the spears were left - terror.
ReplyDeleteLucy
Do you travel the whole of India to take the photos? I have an ESOl student who is a muslim Indian.
ReplyDeletewow.. a collage this time :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of amazing places!
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh! Another fabulous place to put on my list... It's growing... ;)
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I wish you a great week!
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Amazing shots, I just love the architecture. You take us to the most interesting places with such history!
ReplyDeleteSweet kids!
Beautiful architure. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy every week the beauty and the history that is India. Amazing places.
ReplyDeleteTruly spectacular! Love your mosaic.
ReplyDeleteErika B
Nice post rajesh. Vellore is also known as soldier’s academy.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this place.
ReplyDeleteZuzana: As they are my kids in the picture.
Shrinidhi Hande: No I did not visit the golden temple.
i have fond memories of Vellore, we used to play cricket and have some lovely friends. Of course the Vellore fort i covered last year along with Golden temple
ReplyDeleteGolden temple is impressive in the night, i don t know why photography is not allowed, i believe they can make a decent money with 25 bucks for still photography and 100 bucks for videography
ReplyDeleteThe pillars resemble Melukote pillars. They are just gorgeous, aren't they? The gopura is good too.
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