Bhavani Amman Temple, Upper Bhavani, Ooty, Nilgiris

Bhavani Amman Temple, Upper Bhavani, Ooty, Nilgiris

Bhavani Amman Temple is situated in Upper Bhavani near Ooty Hill Station in Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. The Bhavani river originates in Nilgiris District and flows through Coimbatore and Erode Districts before joining the river Cauvery and has origins in the Shola Forests beyond this Temple. The stream running behind the Temple is main feeder of Upper Bhavani Dam. The Temple is also called as Lakshmi Temple. It was originally built during the construction of Upper Bhavani Dam. Local people worship this Temple and visit during New Moon Days.

Visitors should note that as the Temple is situated in the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve, prior permission is needed from the forest office in Ooty. Private vehicles are not allowed into the Sanctuary and visitors have to take Forest Department mini bus for a 2 hours ride into the Sanctuary, covering Lake, Bhavani Temple and Hydro power plant. The bus starts from Forest Department Check Post 3 Kms before the Avalanche Lake. The buses are run between 9 AM to 3 PM (2 hours ride) at specific intervals. It is advised to take the 9 AM bus to have better chances of wildlife sighting. Jeeps are also available for a group of 8 people.

Bhavani Amman Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Avalanche Lake, 13 Kms from Emerald Lake, 18 Kms from Upper Bhavani Dam, 29 Kms from Ooty, 29 Kms from Ooty Bus Stand, 30 Kms from Ooty Railway Station, 47 Kms from Coonoor, 59 Kms from Kotagiri, 78 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station, 109 Kms from Coimbatore and 124 Kms from Coimbatore Airport.

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