Laxmi Naryani temple in Vellore (Velluru)

[Aupmanyav]

They say it required 15,000 kg of gold to build. Well, India and Hindus!

 

[Purusha]

It's build in form of Sri Chakra but not sure it conformed with agamas

 

[Terese]

Wow that looks quite impressive!

 

[Aupmanyav]

It's build in form of Sri Chakra but not sure it conformed with agamas

South India. I suppose it does. They would not make a mistake if they had this kind of money to spend.

 

[Vinayaka]

To be fair to anyone who may think its gold, its just gold plated. Still a lot of gold.

 

[Subhankar Zac]

Out of curiosity, who paid for the construction of this temple? And does it worship Radha Krishna too?

 

[Aupmanyav]

I guess not. Mahalaxmi stands alone in all her majesty, the Mother Goddess. In other Mahalaxmi temples like in Mumbai and Goa, Radha Krishna are not worshiped. Even if they are, they will grace a secondary smaller shrine.

Mahalakshmi, Mumbai; Palaiyur Mahalakshmi, Tamilnadu; Karvir Vasini Mahalakshmi, Kolhapur, Maharashtra; Arasar Koil Sundhara Mahalakshmi, Tamilnadu.

Please note: Mumbai Mahakali does not have her tongue out. It is a peace idol. Can one really differentiate between the three? They seem to be a triplet.

 

[Vinayaka]

Out of curiosity, who paid for the construction of this temple? And does it worship Radha Krishna too?

One can only assume it was on donations by devotees.

http://www.sripuram.org/

 

[Aupmanyav]

One can only assume it was on donations by devotees.

Oh sure, can't think of Tamilnadu government funding it. But Amma and Shashikala may have contributed.

Mods, can you kindly correct the spelling of 'Narayani' in the title of this topic. I should have been careful. Thanks.

 

[Subhankar Zac]

Oh sure, can't think of Tamilnadu government funding it. But Amma and Shashikala may have contributed.

Mods, can you kindly correct the spelling of 'Narayani' in the title of this topic. I should have been careful. Thanks.

As long as it's not publicly funded
Hopefully I can visit it someday.