11/04/2026
The Jalakandeswarar Temple in Vellore is a 16th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located within the historic Vellore Fort in Tamil Nadu.
Known for its stunning Vijayanagara architecture, it features intricate stone carvings, a massive Gopuram, and a famous Kalyana Mandapam, managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
📍 Location Details – Jalakandeswarar Temple
Place: Inside Vellore Fort
City: Vellore
State: Tamil Nadu
Nearest Railway Station: Vellore Cantonment railway station (~2 km)
Nearest Bus Stand: Vellore New Bus Stand (~4 km)
Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport (~130 km)
🚗 Best Access: Easily reachable by road from Chennai, Bengaluru, and Tirupati