Balaji Temple Nerul

BALAJI TEMPLE

Nerul, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

God

Lord Balaji is main deity of this temple. Lord Balaji is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord Balaji along with his consorts.

Goddess

Goddess Sridevi and Bhoodevi are the consorts of Lord Balaji.

Interesting Facts

Srinivasa with Sridevi and Bhoodevi made out of Pancha Loha.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Gaon Devi Chowk Nerul	1.4 KM	1800-221250
Nerul	700 MTRS	139
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport	32.6 KM	022-66851010

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Nerul	700 MTRS	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport	32.6 KM	022-66851010

Architecture

Balaji Temple encompasses a Rajagopuram, which is approximately 60 feet in high and has a 'Tiru Mamani Mantapam'. The cement concrete surfaces here are being constructed with exclusively carved granite stones. 'Bali Peetham' and the tall 'Dhwaja Stambham' can be seen as one enters the temple. Next to the 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 are being dubbed with exquisitely carved granite stones. Behind the Ardha Mandapam, there is the 'Garbha Griham'. At the right foot of the lord is a small silver idol, which is called 'Bhoga Srinivasa' or 'Kautuka Bera'. This idol imbibes the essence of the Lord and is loosely bonded to the main 'Moolavar' idol by a string. The Rajagopuram consists of around 200 ornate idols of Deities from various Divyadesams and Abhimana Sthalas.

History

It is an ancient and historical temple, the exact date and construction of the temple was remains unknown.

Temple Timings

Day

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757