Devala, India

Devala, India
Devala (Nilgiris)
—  village  —
Coordinates
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District(s) Nilgiris
Nearest city GUDALUR
Population 600,000 approx
Literacy 58% 
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Devala, also known as the Gold Mine City, is a town and city in Nilgiris district of Tamilnadu. It is situated at about 16 km from Gudalur - Pandalur road. This place is known for tea estates. ..2ND CHEERAPUNCHI..... A stream originating from here flows to Kerala and reach Maruthappuzha in Malappuram district of Kerala.

In Sinhalese the term for a Buddhist or Hindu temple or shrine where the gods (deva) are worshipped is devala. Such a place would not normally be found within the precincts of a monastery.

Coordinates: 11°29′N 76°24′E / 11.483°N 76.4°E / 11.483; 76.4


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