Kanyakumari Sri Tirupathi Venkatachalapathy Temple

Address

Chinnamuttom Rd, Kanyakumari,

Tamil Nadu -629702

Moolavar

Venkatachalapathy

Introduction

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam temple recently opened in Kanyakumari confluence offers a better if not the best view of sun and moon rises thanks to its elevated facade. Perfect replica of Tirumala Sri Balaji Temple, this TTD Temple in peninsular end practices rituals as and how they are performed in Tirumala, in Tirupati, AP and offers here the very Tirupati Laddu made at Tirumala to the deity and the devotees. Situated adjacent to Vivekananda Kendra, easily accessible from drop off point giving a panoramic view of mainland submerging to the tri-seas having Tiruvalluvar statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial in vicinity.

Puranic Significance

The Tirupati Temple in Kanyakumari was built to replicate the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. It was inaugurated in 2019 and constructed on land covering an area of 5.5 acres on the premises of the Vivekananda Kendra situated near the shore in Kanyakumari. Thousands of devotees from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh took part in the celebrations and paid their respects.

The temple’s construction started in July of 2013 and was designed so that the sunlight falls directly on the foot of the idol on the occasion of Vishnu every year. Special sweets were brought all the way from Tirupati Devasthanam to be distributed as prasad. The nearby towns arranged for special buses for guests and devotees to witness this pious occasion. About 2000 people were employed to keep the security in check.

Tirupathi Venkatachala is enshrined in a place surrounded by seven mountains in Andhra Pradesh, so we call him ‘Ejumalayan’. Similarly, in Kanyakumari, the devotees call this temple ‘Kadalthirupathi’ because it is situated on the beach and is close to the sound of ocean waves.

Special Features

Swami is standing on the top floor of the temple facing the sea. That is, Venkatachalapati is 12 feet high in the sanctum, Karudadalvar is 3 feet high in the opposite sanctum, Padmavathy is 3½ feet high in the sanctum to the right of the Moolavar, and Andal is 3½ feet high in the left sanctum. Its surface structure is very impressive. Stairs are arranged on both sides to reach the top floor. Lift facility has also been provided for the elderly as it was difficult for them to climb.

41 feet high flag pole is set up behind the altar opposite the moolavar. On the lower floor there are the Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam, Meditation Hall, Annadhana Mandapam and office rooms. And the Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam is spacious enough to seat 2 thousand people. The four storied streets are decorated with decorative stones. The flagpole on the upper floor and the altar are built to touch the ground on the lower floor.

Festivals

On Friday, Sakasranama Archana, Moolavar thirumanjanam will be special. Thaimathamvarush abhishekam, Vaikunda Ekadasi event will also be held in a grand manner.