Three pilgrims died while trekking on the Vellingiri Hills near Coimbatore, on Sunday and Monday (March 25 and 25, 2024).
With these deaths, the total number of pilgrims who have died while trekking these hills during the ongoing pilgrimage season (which began in February), has risen to five. Two young pilgrims had previously died, one in February, and one earlier this month. The summit is situated at a height of 1,850 metres (MSL) where Lord Shiva in Swayambhu (self-manifested form) is worshipped,
