Nerul Balaji Temple, Navi Mumbai

Nerul Balaji Temple is situated on a small hill in Navi Mumbai. The primary deity worshiped in this temple is Shri Balaji, the name of a form of Lord Hanuman in different parts of our country. The main temple is surrounded by smaller shrines of Ganesha, Mata Padmavati, Hanumanji and Shri Narasimha Vishnu. This temple is built on the lines of Venkateswara temple in Tirupati and is constructed according to Shilpashastra.

The multi-storey temple complex consists of a traditional temple building, 1000 seater event hall, Brahmin Vatigriha, Guruji Hall. The temple has a tall flag pillar. Crowds can be seen here on the main festivals of the year, especially on the day of Hanuman Jayanti.

The architecture of the temple is really amazing, it is built in the South Indian style. The temple is surrounded by a 60 feet high Rajagopuram and is surrounded by a well maintained garden area. Cement and granite form this mandapam, which features a comparatively modern architectural style and elements.

1. On entering the temple, one can see two pillar-like structures which are Dhwaja Stambha and Bali Peetham.
2. All the deities are well decorated and well maintained.
3. The temple is built and maintained by Tamils, and hence all the customs followed in the temple are as per South Indians.
4. The same Iyengar culture is seen in the temple. 5.The carved pillars and the stone carvings depict the old mythological pictures of Garuda and other gods n deities.

📅 Last update: 2024-02-01 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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