Sri Chakra Maha Meru Temple — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

Sri Chakra Maha Meru at Yercaud is the World's largest temple.

It is located in Nagalore which is about 7kms from the Yercaud lake. It is believed that God who was One, wanted to create many forms of himself. So he first created Devi, the cosmic female force. He then created Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu from his left, middle and right portions respectively. The Devi is hence believed to be more powerful than the Trinity and is called Parashakthi. The central point or Bindu of the Sri Chakra represents the cosmic union of Siva and Shakthi. The various triangles in the Sri Chakra represent innumerable other Gods and goddesses. The Mount Meru, also called Maha Meru when viewed from the top is seen as the Sri Chakra and hence it is called Sri Chakra Maha Meru.

Temple premise is very clean and well maintained. Photography inside the temple is not allowed. Must visit...

There is a dyana mandapam in entrance. Lalitha thripura sundari is main deity and a maha meru is beneath the feet. Lamp lightings were giving a divine feel. Though priest was present, he seemed to be in an important call. Would have been good if he came n done aarathi.

There is a shop on the right where we can get pics of the deity, crystal bracelets, crystal mala, mantra books. The shop keeper explained use of each crystal- appreciate his knowledge.

Wooden statues of Goddess Saraswathi, Sivathandav, Dasavathara moorthy are very graceful.

There is a separate yaga mandapam and dhakshinamoorthy deity on the left side of the temple.

Stone benches are available.

Opposite temple two vendors sell the mudavattukilangu, fresh mangoes, water apples, avacados and all.

Privately built temple,...

This temple is constructed with redefined objective with certain derived principles. Atmosphere is very calm and it is located slightly on a steep road. We liked everything, except the old lady inside the temple premises sold honey, thoku and parupu podi. After using these products, concerns raised as how one can sell such worst products, both thoku and parupu podi was too spicy, if one consume it regularly, stomach ulser will be inevitable. Humble request to the temple management to sell, if you are satisfied of your own product. The honey wasn't pure, as I regular us honey, so easily found it mix of jaggery. We had to throw both Parupu podi and thoku which caught the fungus, to save our stomach and health. Strictly no recommendation to buy...