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Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Vellimalai in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is located atop of the hill Vellimalai. This Temple attracts lot of pilgrims from the surrounding areas. The 200 feet high Vellimalai hill is located in the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. South of this hill is the ocean and north of the hill are the Western Ghats. In this scenic area is located the ancient Balasubramanya swami temple on top of the Velli malai hill.
The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Eraniel, 7 Kms from Manavalakurichi, 10 Kms from Mandaikadu, 10 Kms from Thuckalay, 12 Kms from Colachel, 14 Kms from Nagercoil, 15 Kms from Villukuri, 5 Kms from Thingal Nagar, 7 Kms from Muttom, 32 Kms from Kanyakumari and 72 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram.
The frequent bus facilities are available to this temple from Nagercoil, Monday Market Bus Terminals. Apart from this, mini bus-services also touch this spot. Nearest Railway Station is located at Eraniel and Nearest Airport is located...
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Small hillock velli malai is about half hour to 40 mins drive from Nagercoil. Very serene and peaceful place. Murugan is in Bala murugan vadivam. The temple itself is so beautiful. View from top of hill is stunning. Especially in the evening. Western ghats look so nice in sunset! Some peacocks were roaming around. Small shrines for vinayagar and Shiva are also there. A shop for Pooja items ,for archanai is there on the temple premises. Temple also has diff Pooja lists available, like annadanam, weddings. Steps from the road to climb to the hillock were also near. About 100 to 120 steps. Cars and bikes can go upto the temple around the hill. A small parking is available. A small mandapam is there on top ,where one can rest, if reaching a bit earlier than...
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2-Jan-2015 8:00 am to 11:00am
It was a beautiful morning. The temple is located on top of a small hill (velli Malai) with 50-60 odd stairs (approximately). This was our tourist Driver's choice and he told us that “vael” or a spear, (Lord Subramanya’s weapon), came out of the hill and hence Lord Murugan’s temple was built. It was the most pleasant site of the tour.
On top of the hill, you would see coconut farms surrounding the hill and far south, the view of Indian Ocean provides a great opportunity for photo enthusiasts. It was a very well maintained temple and you would feel that you are somewhere in Malaysia. The Loud speakers played Thiru-Muruga. Krupanandha vaariayaar’s...
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