Friday, December 22, 2017

Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple, Vellimalai, Kanyakumari

Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple, Vellimalai, Kanyakumari
Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Vellimalai in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is located atop of the hill Vellimalai. This Temple attracts lot of pilgrims from the surrounding areas. The 200 feet high Vellimalai hill is located in the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. South of this hill is the ocean and north of the hill are the Western Ghats. In this scenic area is located the ancient Balasubramanya swami temple on top of the Velli malai hill.










Legends
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The Temple
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Festivals
Sasti Sura Samharam, Aadi Kirthikai, Vaikasi Visakam and Thai Poosam are the festivals celebrated in this temple with much fanfare. Kerala Tantram is the protocol of worship offered here as with most other temples in Kanyakumari district. As with Vellimalai, the last Friday in every Tamil month is considered to be auspicious and Kanji is offered as prasadam here. 
Prayers
It is believed that not only the devotees who come here for prayer are benefited, but also the people who visit the hill. It is because that the Lord of this hill blesses one and all without any discrimination. Those who make any request at this holy place would get relief from their impediments and attain happiness. The sick people may find much relief if they stay for some days here. Mental depression and worries can be reduced by the holy visit of this hill temple. The poor may find guidance to get relief from their poverty. The depressed may find peace and solace. Austeries and Vratha (restriction afford) taken for six days of Skanda Sasti period with deep prayers are equated with many years of penance and Yoga practices.
The Karthika Vratham, and the visit on that day for the Dharshan of the deity will bring more benediction than the one gets taking baths in several sacred rivers. The devotees get relaxation and mental peace when they sit before the deity and pray earnestly. Annadhanam and other charities bring prosperity in one’s life.  This place attracts the great and noble persons with spiritual turn of mind. Local belief has it that barren women go on to deliver healthy children upon worshipping at this temple.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Eraniel, 7 Kms from Manavalakurichi, 10 Kms from Mandaikadu, 10 Kms from Thuckalay, 12 Kms from Colachel, 14 Kms from Nagercoil, 15 Kms from Villukuri, 5 Kms from Thingal Nagar, 7 Kms from Muttom, 32 Kms from Kanyakumari and 72 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. The frequent bus facilities are available to this temple from Nagercoil, Monday Market Bus Terminals. Apart from this, mini bus-services also touch this spot. Nearest Railway Station is located at Eraniel and Nearest Airport is located Thiruvananthapuram.