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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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.