Nerul Balaji Temple, Maharashtra

Venkateshwara also known as Srinivasa is another form of Lord Vishnu who is also very popular as a Hindu deity. He is also known as Balaji. The Richest temple and the most visited temple of Lord Balaji is Tirupati, in Maharashtra there are three temple exact replica of Tirupati Temple , two are in Mumbai – Fanaswadi Sri Balaji Temeple This temple observes all religious programs starting from Suprabhata Seva to Ekanta Seva according to the same tradition following in Tirumala Temple. Then Balaji Temple at Nerul is built on the lines of Venkateshvara temple at Tirupati, the temple is surrounded by hills like the Tirupati Temple and thenyou have Prati Balaji Temple- Replica of the Tirupati Balaji is at Ketkawle village near pune. It is around 45 km from Pune.

Nerul Balaji Temple, Maharashtra;

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The Balaji Temple is the situated in Nerul, Navi Mumbai which is built on the lines of Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati and has been constructed according to the Shilpashastras. The main deity is Lord Balaji, in addition to Lord Balaji there are deities like Ganapathy, Anjaneyar in sitting (yoga) position, Narasimhar and Padbavathy Thayar. There is a sannathy for Ramanujar also and it is known that Ganapathy Sannathy in a Balaji temple is unusual as per practice in the South, the reason maybe due to the stature of Ganapati in Maharashtra.

The Architecture of the temple is very much cool and pleasant to view. As the devotees enter the temple complex, the very first thing that catches the attention of eyes is Bali Peetham and the tall Dhwaja stamba. Moving further, a flight of steps leads to the hall Tiru Mamani Mantapam. The hall consists of images of two doorkeepers-Jaya and Vijaya, who guard the sanctum sanctorum.The structure of the Mani Mantapam is made up of cement concrete following modern architectural practices and is meant for hoisting various temple and religious activities.
There are steps to reach the Balaji Temple from both sides of the hillock. `Bali Peetham` and the tall `Dhwaja Stambham` can be seen as one enters the temple. Next to Bali Peetham and the Dwaja Stambham, a flight of steps leads to the `Tiru Mamani Mandapam`.The structure of the Mani Mandapam has been built based on modern architectural practices. The cement concrete surfaces here are being built with exclusively carved granite stones.

Behind this Ardha Mandapam, there is the `Garbha Griham`. At the right foot of the lord is a very small silver idol, which is called `Bhoga Srinivasa` or `Kautuka Bera`. This idol imbibes the essence of the Lord and is bonded to the main `Moolavar` idol by a string. There are also other idols of deities like Shrinivasa with Sridevi and Bhoodevi made out of `Pancha Loha` known as Utsava idols (images of festivities). There are also the idols of Shri Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Anjaneya, Shri Krishna with Rukhmini.
The temple area has a garden full of shade-giving trees which are under well maintenance. From the near side of the temple, there is a beautiful view of the famous Palm Beach Road that connects Vashi with Belapur and goes via Nerul.

By Road: The temple present in Nerul. We can reach the Temple easily by hiring auto, bus or taxi from anywhere in the Maharashtra or from neighboring state. Maharashtra is connected with most of the Indian cities by road. The Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSTC) runs regulars bus service in the city.
By Rail: The nearest Railway Station to the temple is Nerul railway station
By Air: The Temple can be reached through nearest Mumbai Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.

This temple Opening & Closing time is 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM. During this period makor ritualsof Lord Balaji are performed.