Temple info -2974. Nagaraja Temple,Manjakombai,Nilgiris. நாகராஜா கோயில்,மஞ்சகொம்பை,நீலகிரி

Nagaraja Temple, Manjakombai, Kundah, Nilgiris Nagaraja Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Manjakombai (Manihada) Village in Kundah Taluk near Ooty Hill Station in picturesque Nilgiris Hills in Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. The deity in this temple is considered a powerful. The temple lies in a calm and serene location surrounded by fresh air which creates a perfect environment for worship and meditation. Legends Construction of this Temple: The people of Manjakombai began digging the ground for collecting sand in order to build a temple in the place. On digging for a few meters, they heard a sound and is said to have found a Nagaraja idol and a couple of caves beneath the ground. A rock is believed to have obstructed the construction work on further digging, which upon removal had revealed the presence of a live snake. A temple for the Goddess and Nagaraja were later raised in the same place. It is that snake which is still believed to be alive. Underground Tunnel between Na...