Velavan Temple

Velavan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located atop a hillock in Yelagiri Hills, Tirupattur District, Tamil Nadu. Situated at the highest point of the hill station, it is one of the most visited religious attractions in Yelagiri. The temple is known for its hilltop setting, panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, and its significance to devotees of Murugan.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple reached by a flight of steps with views over Yelagiri Hills and surrounding plains. The temple complex features a main shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan (Velavan) with colorful gopuram-style architecture, smaller shrines, and an open courtyard. The surroundings are quiet and scenic with forested slopes. Visitors can observe prayers and rituals, enjoy photography of the landscape, and explore the hilltop area.

Velavan Temple is a relatively modern temple built to enshrine Lord Murugan on the highest hillock of Yelagiri. It has become the principal Murugan shrine for the hill station and surrounding villages in Tirupattur district.

The temple is an important place of worship for devotees of Lord Murugan and is particularly significant during Murugan festivals such as Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram, when special prayers and gatherings are held.