Women's University was founded in 1984 by the enactment of Tamil Nadu Act 15. The university's goal is to expand its services to female students in all communities. Academic courses offered BA, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, M.Sc, MCA, M.Ed, MBA, PG degree, Ph.D., Certificate Courses.Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has appointed K Kala as Vice-Chancellor of Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal. Temples There are many Hindu temples in Kodaikanal including the Durgai Amman Kovil, Kurinji Andavar Kovil, Mariamman Kovil, Observatory Murugan Kovil and Vinayagar Kovil. The Muslim mosques are Ellis Villa, Munjikal, Naidupuram, Observatory, Perumal malai and Anna nagar. There is an active community of Tibetan Buddhist refugees. The Kuzhanthai Velappar temple (Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil) has three thousand years of history and was consecrated by Bhogar. The idol is made of Dashabashanam (10 metal alloys). This temple comes under Palani Devasthanam. Every year Poombarai celebrates the Ther Thiruvizha procession for Lord Muruga. This temple was built by the Chera dynasty and still holds 3000-year-old inscriptions. Churches Christ the King Church Kodaikanal Brimming in history and soaked in spirituality, Christ the King Church is a revered CSI church in Kodaikanal. Traces its history from the 19th century, the church is popularly known for its highly-sacred significance and captivating architecture that together lure a larger chunk of travellers and devotees. Christ the King Church was constructed by American Madurai Mission and boasts Gothic style architecture that comprises granite stones. In the initial years, the church was esteemed as Union Church and was a prominent place for natives to offer their prayers to Lord. The main altar of the church is adorned with a beautiful Jesus Christ image. Moreover, the painted glass windows add a grandeur touch the interior of this protestant church in Kodaikanal. Civil societies Kodaikanal has several clubs and civil society organizations operating for social, charitable and environmental goals. Established clubs in Kodaikanal are the Kodaikanal Lions Club (est. 1985) under the jurisdiction of Lions Clubs International (district 324B); Kodaikanal Boat Club (est. 1890) with nearly 650 permanent members; Kodaikanal Golf Club (est. 1895) with over 600 members and an 18-hole golf course, spread over ; the Indian Club (est. 1915) on Poet Thyagarajar Road; and the Rotary Club of Kodaikanal. In 1890, the Kodaikanal Missionary Union (KMU) was formed to enable missionaries of the various denominations to come together for recreation and to develop a mission strategy and