Religion in Ooty, like most parts of India, dates back to the ancient times. Marked by diversity, religion in Ooty includes Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism and also Islam. There is an obvious abundance of Hindus in the region and the religion is sub -divided into various other Hindu sects. Religion in Ooty is more inclined towards the Dravidian form of Hinduism and the people regularly worship the different nature Gods like Mariamman, Dharma Sastha, Naga Devta. There are also several other guardian Gods who are worshiped by the tribes.

Christianity, Islam and Jainism are also a part of the religion in Ooty and even these Religions, besides Hinduism, have a long history in the region. All these religion in Ooty co- exist peacefully and portray a complete and perfect picture of fraternity and brotherhood.

The existence of all the major faiths like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism as religions in Ooty, becomes apparent from the number of Churches, Mosques, Temples and Mutts in the region and the tourists who come to this lovely South Indian hill town should visit all of them.

Mutts in Ooty

Abu Babajee Trust, Wood Cock Road
Diyanamyam (PBKS) Ettins Road
Ragahavendra Mutt, Bombay Castle
Ramakrishna mutt,
Narayana Gurukumalam,
Dakshinamurthy Madalayam
Sampoorna Ashram,

Mosque in Ooty

Big Mosque

Temples in Ooty

Murugan Temple,
Venkateshwara Perumal Temple,
Sri Mariamman Temple,
Subramania Swamy Temple,
Vittoba Temple
Muniswarar Temple
Jain Temple
Mooyaulaka Arasiamman Temple

Churches in Ooty

St. Stephen's Church
Union Church
Holy Trinity Church
Thomas Church
Sacred Heart Church
St.Mary's Church
St. Theresas Church

Last Updated on 9/20/2011