Shervaraya Perumal Yecaud

Shervaraya Perumal, Yecaud

Vaishnavite Temples - Salem District

God

Shervaraya Perumal, facing south

Goddess

Cauvery along with the main deity, facing south

Other Deities

None

Shervaraya Perumal Yecaud is a cave situated more than 1600 meters above sea level in the Yercaud Hills. This is the highest point in the hills and provides a great view all around. The cave itself is a small one and has to be entered by bending down. The idol of Shervaraya Perumal along with his consort Cauvery is installed here. Behind the deities, the cave seems to go on and entry is not allowed. The cave is moist and drips inside during the rains.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Shervaraya Perumal Yecaud is an ancient cave temple that has been built up outside in recent times. Historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

The lord at Shervaraya Perumal Yecaud is believed to be the guardian of all the villages in the Yercaud Hills (Shervaroy Hills). He is a special deity to the local tribals. The cave behind the main deity and his consort Cauvery is believed by the tribals to go till Tala Cauvery, the origin of River Cauvery in Karnataka.

Directions

Shervaraya Perumal Yecaud is about 7 kilometers north of Yercaud Town. Signboards lead to the Shervaraya Perumal Yecaud temple. The viewpoints above the temple are worth spending some time.

Stay and Food

None locally. The closest for food and stay would be Yercaud where there are several hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

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