Nemili Bala Tripura Sundari Peetam: Where the Divine Dwells as a Child
Nestled in the quiet village of Nemili near Vellore, this sacred abode isn’t a temple in the conventional sense—it’s a home, chosen by Bala herself. The deity, a radiant nine-year-old form of Tripura Sundari, resides in a modest house known as Bala Peetam, where simplicity reigns and sincerity is the only offering She seeks.
️ Origin Story
Over a century ago, Bala appeared in the dream of Shri Subramania Iyer, instructing him to retrieve Her from the river Kushasthalai. After days of searching, he found a three-inch bronze idol—a divine child—floating in the waters. She was installed in his home, which became Her eternal residence.
Temple Practices
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Prasadam: Chocolates and biscuits—childlike and sweet.
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Alankaram: A simple silk pavadai, no pomp or grandeur.
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Offerings: No bargaining. Devotees are encouraged to pray with pure intent, not transactional promises.
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Darshan Protocol: It’s said that only those whom Bala wishes to see will be able to visit. Many devotees report that even finding the location or getting access feels divinely orchestrated.
♂️ Spiritual Significance
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Bala is considered the youngest of all deities, yet She embodies the power of all gods.
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Revered saints like Sri Kanchi Paramacharya and Thirumuruga Kripananda Variyar have performed poojas here, affirming its sanctity.
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The Peetam is maintained by the descendants of Shri Iyer, preserving its intimate and devotional atmosphere.
Temple Info
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Address: No. 22, Chatram Street, Nemili, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu – 631051
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Phone: +91-4177-247216
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Hours: Typically open 9 AM to 2 PM; call ahead before visiting
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Nearest Railway Station: Tirumalpur (~4 km away)
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Distance: ~20 km from Kanchipuram, ~16 km from Arakkonam
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After reading about the Thripura Sundari temple, I thought of telling you something about another lesser known temple that might generate some interest on your side to know more.
Makreri Subramanya Temple is the only temple in Kerala where the main thanthri (Pujari) is Hanuman. Hanuman, in Thretha Yugam, has installed the main deity and He still does all the Pujas. Hence the power of this temple is unimaginable, though it is in the interiors and known to lesser number of people.
This temple is situated in a place called Makreri (short form of Markkadasseri) near Tellicherry in the district of Cannanore in Kerala. Even though this place is in a remote location from the main town, the temple has been determined by experts to be thousands of years old.
This temple is situated in a place called Makreri (short form of Markkadasseri) near Tellicherry in the district of Cannanore in Kerala. Even though this place is in a remote location from the main town, the temple has been determined by experts to be thousands of years old. The temple consists of two structures, where the same deities are installed. The main deity here is the Valli Parinaya Subramaniyan (Marriage of Subramaniyan and Valli).
This deity was installed by the Supreme among the Markkadas (monkey), Hanuman and hence this place is called Markkadasseri and later known as Makreri. It is still believed that Hanuman does all the Pujas and there is a vigraham (idol) of Hanuman in the main Thanthri’s (pujari’s) position. The temple thanthri (pujari) is considered as a helper to the main thanthri and he, after asking the permission of Hanuman, does all the pujas.
Very few people know the story behind this temple, even though it is clearly documented in The Ramayana.
During the exile period of Sri Ramachandra, Sri Lakshmana and Sita Devi, it so happened that they had to stay in a place inside the forest called Perallasseri. During this stay, it so happened that Hanuman also had the blessing to stay with this divine group in this place for sometime. The tribal people who were in this forest, upon knowing the divine power of this group started to provide all the help needed for them. They began to pray to this group for their blessings. Seeing this Hanuman wanted to create a temple in this location for the people to pray to Sri Ramachandra and Sita Devi for blessings and removing this pain. On hearing Hanuman’s request, Sri Rama told Hanuman that they are in exile and of the Human form and hence creating an idol of them is not correct according to the Shasthras.
Sri Rama suggested an alternative, saying that if Hanuman could find an equivalent vigraham (idol), Sri Rama would do the prathishta in the same location. Hanuman thought about this for some time and found that the only idol that will be equivalent to Sri Rama and Sita Devi together will be the Valli Parinaya Subramaniyan. Through his njana drishti (6th sense), Hanuman found that he could find this vigraham from Sarayu River in Northern part of Bharatha (India).
Sri Hanuman told Sri Rama about his idea for which, Sri Rama immediately agreed with a pleasant smile telling the right moment for the ceremony. After saying adieu to all, Sri Hanuman immediately started to get the vigraham from Sarayu River before the fixed time. However, since Hanuman was unaware of his unlimited strength and power, he took more time to find the vigraham.
As the decided time approached, Sri Rama, not seeing Hanuman, decided to do the prathishta with his Peruvala (large bangle). That is why this place came to be known as Peruvalasseri and later Perallasseri. Immediately after the prathishta ceremony was over, Hanuman returned with the idol and seeing the ceremony got over, he became very sad. Seeing the tears and parama bhakhi of Hanuman, Sri Rama asked him to install the vigraham one foot West of the current prathishta. Moreover Sri Rama told everyone that to get his blessings, anyone who prays at Perallasseri needs to pray at Makreri too else the prayers go unanswered.
Hearing this Hanuman became very happy and immediately installed the idol one foot West. However for doing the prathishta ceremony as well as for the pujas, he couldn’t find punya theertham (holy water) and hence he used his powerful tail to smash on the ground to create a chira (a small pond containing punya theertham).
Since the main thanthri is Hanuman who himself is a punya athma, the prathishta got uncontrollable power. In order to control this power as well as to give daily darshan to parama bhakta hanuman, Sri Rama took His original form of Maha Vishnu sand installed himself on the three sides of the temple.
The noted South Indian music director Sri Dakshinamurthy is one of the staunchest beleiver of the power of the Lord here.
A New Saraswathy Mandapam being constructed by Sri Dakshinamurthy Swami. The Saraswathy Mandapam being constructed by Sri Dakshinamurthy Swami will house his pooja temple with Lingams, Saligram and other Vigrahas, for which the poojas have been done unpertubed for the last five decades. Swami discloses that all his happiness and success were the direct results of these constant and unrelenting poojas. The poojas will be continued in the temple by the priest for many more coming decades as per Swami's ambition and he is surrendering all his prizes and accolades to the temple very soon.
To know more about this temple, please check www.makreri.com
Best Regards
Jay
- Love and Light to all
thank you for this beautiful information and I hope to visit the temple during my next trip to Tamil Nadu. I've been devoted to Bala for about two years and it's a blessing she has given me to be her devotee. I found out recently that one of the gifts Bala gives is "eloquence". As a teacher, my students seem to really enjoy learning from me and when I speak I notice that another energy just comes through. It is Bala blessing me when I need her most, in front of a large group help me to communicate. Many thanks for your blog.
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Keep uploading all the information about Bala Upasana.
Nemili is the place of heaven on earth. she is one of the great deities which are invoked during lalitha sahasranamam as " Banda Puthra vadokyuktah Baala Vikrama Nanditha " .
Sahasra koti Namaskarams to the lotus feet of Nemili Bala
She gives us all the support for our family.she is the only goddess who answers readly to our prayers.I wish to visit Nemilli again and again to see our little goddess Bala......
She gives us all the support for our family.she is the only goddess who answers readly to our prayers.I wish to visit Nemilli again and again to see our little goddess Bala......
Bala is the goddess of siddhas, she is called siddhartha due to that reason. In early ages siddhas, by just only chanting Bala's mantra 'AIM KLEEM SAUHU',in tamil 'AIYUM KILIYUM SAUVUM', attained all the eight siddhis. Later the one who hav attained siddhis thought that no one should attain siddhi easily by a easy mantra like this. Thinking of it they cursed this mantra and locked its power, so that this mantra won't be helpful to others.
Then later they revealed that chanting the original mantra and then same mantra from backwards, i.e. 'AIM KLEEM SAUHU, SAUHU KLEEM AIM', the curse is lifted and the powers are unlocked.
After the curse is removed. then chant the same original mantra to attain power, 'AIM KLEEM SAUHU, SAUHU KLEEM AIM, AIM KLEEM SAUHU'. This is yoga bala mantra or navakshari bala mantra.
My name is radharavishankar.I live in america with my family.My family members are the staunch devotees of bala tripurasundari.we had lot of personal problems with my inlaws family and it went to an extent of separating my husband from me and getting him married to another girl.I didnt tell my parents for the past 13 years that i had so much going on.We surrendered under her feet.balaswamigal has told my parents to sent the pics of bala,so that there will be peace and harmony in our family.We have two kids a boy(11Years)& a girl(2Years).When we say swamy our daughter immediately says" BALA". The pics of bala arrived i got the picture to a frame and placed it in my pooja cupboard.We felt the difference from the day it came .Till date we r under her protection.
with the blessings of BALA,
RadhaRavishankar.
Is There Any Transportation ( Bus Service ) From Arakonam To Nemili Bala Peetam.
Jai
Balaye poojika siddharanar
Bala kku othasa sivakatharanar
Balakku melane deyvamille
Manam kappathu selakku melu mille
Nidra thannilum veetirippal
Entha nerathilum balai munnirippal
sathiru vanthalum thalli vaippar
Balai utra kalaneyum than uthaippal
i'm staying in Ahmadabad (Gujarat)
Im very much interested to to getting information about bala tripura sundari. Our goddes is also known as "Shri Bala Tripura Sundari Bahucharaji" near Mehsana (Gujarat). im very much glad to get information.
Luckily Im near to Vellore. There are lot of buses plying from Vellore to Nemili. Easiest way is take a bus from Vellore to Kaveripakkam. From Kaveripakkam to Nemili probably you can get a Cab or Auto.
Can some one get me a good Bala mantra in Tamil? I would be greatful.
I add the opportunity to go to Bala Peetam thrice.Believe me she has done miracle in my life.She is more than my Kula Deivam to me.
Nice blog Deepak
thank u for posting very useful information about Bala ... I am very eagar to visit . If Little goddess bless me to visit soon all my problem get solved i beleive.
thanks
chellammal
i am very happy to see this blog. thanks for posting this info. very eager to visit bala peedam. Hope little lordess will bless me to give dharshan.
with namaskarrms to Bala
chellammal
thank u for posting very useful information about Bala ... I am very eagar to visit . If Little goddess bless me to visit soon all my problem get solved i beleive.
thanks
chellammal
thank u for posting very useful information about Bala ... I am very eagar to visit . If Little goddess bless me to visit soon all my problem get solved i beleive.
thanks
chellammal
power. I am yet to get an opportunity
to have a dharshan of her. I am interested in getting Slokas her
could you kindly tell me the site
from where I can get it downloaded
to chant at home daily. Shall be
thankful for this help. My email ID
nannilam_balasubramanian@yahoo.co.in. Looking forward to the information. Thanks
Balasubramanian
Love Bala
What is the route to Neimili bala temple? Where the templelocated? any one please answer?
lakshmi
Visit Sree Bala at Kommadikottai
http://ta.wikipedia.org/s/2ywn
Visit Sree Bala at Kommadikottai
http://ta.wikipedia.org/s/2ywn
Gretings. Thankyou for all the great information on the godess. We are searching for a temple fro Balatripurasundari in Kerala near HAripad. Hs anyone any information about this temple? If so please communciate in this blog or at bnagrajan@gmail.com. Thanking in advance. Warm regards. Raj
Thank you for posting important information about goddess Bala.
By gods grace i came to know about this temple,i don't know when i will be blessed to visit the temple.I want to chant Bala TripuraSundari Mantra,But i was advise to get mantra from a guru.Could you please advise me on this.I don't know where to find guru to get Mantra as i live in UK.