Balaji Temple |
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Balaji Temple at Nerul, Mumbai is the exact replica of Balaji Temple at Tirupati. This temple is built on the lines of Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati and has been constructed according to the Shilpashastras. Others temples - Vidya Ganapati Temple, Shri Padmavati Devi Temple, Hanumana Temple, Vishvakasena Temple, Ramanuja Temple, and Lakshmi Nrisimha Temple surround the main temple. '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. There are also other idols like Shrinivasa with Sridevi and Bhoodevi made of 'Pancha Loha' known as Utsava idols (images for festivities). There are also the idols of Shri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Anjaneya, Shri Krishna with Rukmini. |
Location info: |
Address: Nerul,Navi Mumbai,Maharashtra,India. |
District: Thane District. |
Nearest City: Mumbai. |
Best time to visit: Nov to March. |
Climate/Weather: |
Navi Mumbai temperature varies from 22°C to 36°C. In winter temperature is between 17°C to 20°C while summer temperature ranges from 36°C to 41°C. |
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Interesting things to do: |
Boat Trips: Elephanta Island: Never-ending bazaar: |
Interesting things to Visit: |
Essel World: Water Kingdom is just next to Essel World and claims to have the largest wave pool in Asia. It has water slides and swimming pools for kids as well as elders. Bassein (Vasai): Ganeshpuri: Titwala Ganesh Mandir: Juhu Beach: Mahalaxmi Temple: Prince of Wales Museum: Marine Drive: Hanging gardens: Chowpatty Beach: |
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station: Navi Mumbai is well connected by trains with two train lines passing through the city. Bombay's Harbor Line has its extension connecting Navi Mumbai. Another important station is Vashi. |
Nearest Airport: Mumbai International Airport. |
Road Transport: The three national highways passing through the city are Mumbai-Agra Highway, Mumbai-Banglore Highway, Mumbai-Ahmadabad Highway.Hence reaching here is not a problem. |
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Available in the nearest town. |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Navi Mumbai has many places which can offer nice accommodation to the tourists.Few of them are,Hotel shiv Sagar,Nerul. Hotel Dwarka,Nerul. Tunga Regency,Navi Mumbai. |
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Police Station: 100 |
Nearest Hospital: Sushrusha Hospital, Nerul |
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