At a distance of seven km from Yercaud Bus Stand, Shevaroyan Temple is a hill temple located atop Shevaroyan hill in Yercaud city of Tamil Nadu. Located at an altitude of 5326 toes, that is the best level in Yercaud Hills.
The Shevaroyan temple is a cave temple. The principle deity of Shevaroy temple is Lord Shevaroyan, worshiped by tribal folks of the area. This temple could be finest described as slender and darkish caves that are adorned by idols of Goddess Kaveri and Lord Shevaroyan. The male deity is believed to be the god of Servaroyan hills whereas the feminine deity is taken into account because the goddess of River Cauvery. It’s a frequent perception amongst folks residing within the space that Goddess Kaveri is believed to be the guardian deity of the 67 villages situated round Yercaud.
This cave temple is believed to be 2000 years outdated as per the locals. The cave extends past the temple and the locals say it extends all the way in which to the Kaveri River in Karnataka, a distance of 480 km. Tippu Sultan was speculated to have hidden on this cave throughout a struggle. There’s a wishing effectively too close to the temple. The locals consider if they can throw at the very least one stone, from three picked up from the temple, contained in the effectively, with their backs to the effectively, they’ll achieve no matter they plan to do.
The native tribes are available a whole lot and have a good time their annual competition within the premises of this temple throughout the month of Could yearly with nice pomp. From the temple, one can benefit from the scenic fantastic thing about the surrounded hills and picturesque city of Yercaud. view of Yercaud city and Nagalur could be obtained from this hill.
Timings: 8. 30 AM to five PM