Jalakandeswarar Temple is a historic Lord Shiva temple located inside Vellore Fort. Built during the 16th century under the Vijayanagara Empire, the temple is an important example of Vijayanagara-period architecture.

The temple is renowned for its beautiful stone carvings, sculpted pillars, impressive gopuram and Kalyana Mandapam. Its thousand-pillar mandapam is particularly noted for its intricate craftsmanship and historical importance.

The temple combines spiritual significance with Vellore’s architectural heritage, making it an important destination for devotees, history enthusiasts and tourists visiting Vellore Fort.