Tripurasundari Mahameru Temple, Nagalur, Yercaud
Tripurasundari
Mahameru Temple is a very beautiful temple situated in the midst of a
cultivated and well maintained garden. "Yeri
Kaadu" - forest around the lake, today popularly known as
Yercaud, is one of the popular hill stations of Tamilnadu. Located in the Shervarayan
range of the Eastern Ghats, this popular tourist spot is about 36 kms away from
Salem. Apart from the various tourist attractions, Yercaud is also home to the
World's largest Sri
Chakra Maha Meru.
This
Temple is located in Nagalur 7 kms from the Yercaud Lake. This Lalitha
Tripurasundari Temple houses the world's largest Sri Chakra Maha Meru.
Legends
It is
believed that God was one, wanted to create many forms of himself. So he first
created Devi, the cosmic female force. He then created Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu
from his left, middle and right portions respectively. The Devi is hence
believed to be more powerful than the Trinity and is called Parasakthi.
The
central point or Bindu of the Sri Chakra represents the cosmic union
of Siva and Shakthi. The various triangles in the Sri Chakra represent
innumerable other Gods and goddesses. The Mount Meru, also called Maha
Meru when viewed from the top is seen as the Sri Chakra and hence it is
called Sri Chakra Maha Meru.
Lord
Shiva created 64 tantras to protect and safeguard all living things.
These tantras when expanded form the Agamas. Goddess Parasakthi requested
Shiva to create a simple form of worship and based on her request, the Lord
compressed the essence of all the 64 tantras into one simple form and preached
it to the Goddess. This is known as Sri Vidhya.
Sri
Vidhya is the integrated form of worship of Ganapathyam (the worship
of Ganesha), Kaumaram (the worship of
Karthikeya), Vaishnavam (the worship of Vishnu), Saivam (the
worship of Shiva) and Shaktham (the worship of Shakthi) and
Srichakram is that unique form where all these worships are integrated and
exist in one form.
Sri
Chakra Maha Meru is the Darbar of Goddess Lalitha Tripurasundari, where all
Gods and Goddesses are bestowing their hands towards her. True to the
description of the Sri Chakra Maha Meru, this temple has Goddess Lalitha
Tripurasundari, bestowing grace and compassion to all those who seek her, under
the shade of the world's largest Sri Chakra Mahameru.
The
Temple
The
ambience of the temple is so serene and vibrant. Built in white marble, with
paved pathways, the main sanctum sanctorum has a semicircular pit filled with
water in which the reflection of the Sri Chakra Maha Meru which forms the
vimanam of the sanctum sanctorum can be seen. Devotees throw coins into this
pit, praying for their wishes to be granted.
The Goddess
Lalitha Tripurasundari is true to her name. Lalitha means the one
who plays the roles of creation, protection and destruction and Tripura means
the three worlds and Sundari means beautiful. The most beautiful form in the
three worlds sits there waiting to grant all the wishes of those who seek her.
As the
worship of Sri Chakra includes all forms of Gods and Goddesses, there are
beautiful wood carvings of Urdhava Thandava Moorthy, Saraswathi and Viswaroopa
Moorthy. Each one of them is exquisitely carved and over ten feet high.
The Urdhava
Thandava Moorthy showing the form of Shiva with his right leg lifted high in
the air is indeed beautifully carved and so is the idol of Viswaroopa Moorthy
which shows the Viswaroopa form of Lord Vishnu as he appeared before Arjuna
during the Gita Upadesha is really awe-inspiring.
The
Goddess Saraswathi with an ornate veena in hand, left leg raised in a dance
posture, a peacock at her feet, looking up to her, standing on a beautifully
carved lotus is another masterpiece.
The
vibration in the temple is extremely strong and the ambiance ideal
for meditation. One can easily concentrate in this vibrant yet serene
environment. The long pathway to the temple has small fountains, with idols of
Buddha and other gods in the middle.
A small
pathway leads to the shrine of Guru Dhakshinamoorthy. Surrounded by glass
panes, and flowering plants arranged to form a scenic background, this shrine
again is a perfect setting for meditation.
This
temple though only about a couple of years old, attracts a lot of people due to
its serenity and tranquility.
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The
temple opens at 6 am in the morning.
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Every
day at 6.30 AM Ganapathy Homam is performed.
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At 7 AM,
one can witness Go pooja and
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At 7.10 AM,
Viswaroopa Dharisanam.
·
Abhishekam
is performed at 7.30 am.
·
Uchikala
Pooja at 12.30 pm
·
Temple
closes at 1 pm & reopens at 4 pm and stays open till 7.30 pm
Contact
Details
Shri. K
B Babu Founder - 04281 – 291241
Connectivity
The Temple
is located at Nagalur, which is exactly at 7 kms from Yercaud Lake. After
reaching Yercaud Lake from Salem, take left in Roundana, Which will take you to
the famous Shervaroyan temple road. After some two or three kms, a diversion at
right is there which will lead to the Shervaroyan temple, but go straight to
reach Nagalur.
Lot of
buses from Yercaud is running to Nagalur. The road is good but bit narrow and
you can enjoy some great view of Valleys while driving. Buses ply from Salem
and Yercaud to Nagalur as well. Nearest Railway Station is located at Salem
& Nearest Airport is located at Coimbatore/Trichy.