Golden Temple

Sripuram – The Golden Temple was built in a short span of 7 years. It was inaugurated on August 24, 2007. The consecration ceremony was witnessed by thousands of devotees. Since then, the temple has attracted hundreds of thousands of devotees; often breaching the 1 lakh mark on special occasions. The temple has also changed the face of  Thiruamalaikodi village and the nearby town – Vellore. In the coming years, the temple envisages to create a positive influence on the society and ultimately bring about a change.

Purpose

 

The Golden Temple is situated in a 100 acre lush green landscape in the middle of a star-shaped path, such that it absorbs maximum energy from nature, which creates enormous peace and brings relaxation to the devotees who walk through the starpath. Devotees walking through the starpath are blessed to read messages of truth and righteousness that enables them to realize themselves and transform into powerful beings. The ultimate purpose of the Golden Temple is to create righteousness and transformation in human beings.

Star Path

 

• The star-shaped path with twelve ‘auspicious’ vertices creates a divine energy form on the Earth, akin to the sacred Srichakra.
• Messages of truth and righteousness are posted on both sides of the pathway to encourage people to read them and imbibe their meaning as they walk slowly towards the Temple. These messages will cover topics such as the purpose of human birth and human life, the things we should and we should not do, the need for devotion and many more.
• Walking through the starpath, laid with these messages, creates a rejuvenating experience and reminds oneself of the true purpose of life and nature of the world.

Land Scape

 

The landscape of Sripuram is completely natural, created and managed using organic manure. One feels closest to one’s true self in this serene ambience. Water from all the major rivers of the country were brought to create the Ecopond – ”Sarvatheertham”. The creation of this pond has resulted in a wonderful ecosystem for birds and insects, complemented by over 20,000 saplings of various species.

Guru Peedam

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Sahasra Deepa Mantapam

Sashasra  Deepam  or  one  thousand  eight lamps  is  one  of  the  sacred,  special  installations  at  Sripuram,  Sri  Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple.

Sahasra Deepam is designed as a towering  structure made of bronze, to a height of 18  feet, structured into layers of 9 levels. The towering  deepam  is  placed  on  a  Tortoise pedestal  resembling  the  churning  of  the ocean.

The  deepa  mandapam  is  located  on  the eastern side of the star path – the entrance to the temple, enclosed in a vast structure encompassing mega wall murals (statues) of  three  Sakthis  –  Sri  Saraswathi,  Sri Mahalakshmi & Sri Durga, on each wall, respectively.

Every day Sri Sukta homam is performed both  in  the  morning  and  evening  in  the deepa  madapam,  wherein  devotees  can participate  in  the  homams.  Gho  Pooja  is performed  every  day  in  the  deepa mandapam,  enabling  devotees  to participate in the sacred Gho Pooja.Lighting  Ghee  Lamps  is  very  auspicious and  sacred  to  Ashtalakshmi,  as  it  dispels darkness  in  our  lives  and  leads  to  the creation of wealth & Joy

Sri Swarna Lakshmi

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Inimitable Facts

• The entire temple was designed by Amma, as conceived through the divine vision.
• All parts of the main temple are covered completely in gold.
• The temple has nine to fifteen manually prepared layers of gold foil.
• The temple is adorned with man-made sculptures, ornately decorated pillars and roof

Darshan Timing

4.00am to 8.00 am Abishekam

8.00am to 8.00 pm General Dharshan

6.00pm to 7.00 pm Aarthi Seva

Dress Code

Devotees are requested to dress appropriately and avoid Short pants, Nighties, Lungies, Midi and Bermudas.

Tobacco, Chewing gums, Cameras, Mobiles Phones & other Electronic items, Liquorand Inflammable items will be restricted on entry. You are requested to kindly adhere to the rules.