Nallatore Village and Vyasaraja Swamigal
Lord Veera Mangala Anjaneya temple is situated in Nallatore village, Tiruttani taluk, Thiruvallur
District, Tamil Nadu on the banks of the Kusaasthalai. The presiding deity of the temple, Veera
Anjaneya is popularly known also as Bala Anjaneya. It is said that saint Sri Vyasaraja Swamigal, who
was the guru of Emperor Krishnadevarayar had established the temple during the 15th century. Saint Sri
Vyasaraja Swamigal was on his way to Tirupati, where he was to perform his Vyasa puja and observe the
chatur masa vritha. Sri Vyasaraja Swamigal was carrying a Shri Veera Anjaneya shilpa
which he was planning to install at Tirupati. As the river Kusaasthalai was flooding, he could not
cross and proceed to Tirupati. On the divine direction, he then installed the vigraha on the
banks of Kusaasthalai at Nallatore village. This is one of the seven hundred and thirty-two Hanuman
temples built by this eminent saint.
Though the presiding deity is Lord Veera Anjaneya, he is popularly known as Bala Anjaneya since his features resemble those of a small child. Sri Bala Anjaneya is seen as walking in the north direction, where Tirupati abode of Lord Venkataswar is situated.
Temple complex
This temple is located in a serene setting on the banks of the river Kusaasthalai. As you come from
Tiruttani side, just before the bridge across the river Kusaasthalai, a big arch on the left side will
welcome you to the temple. The huge statue of Lord Yoga Anjaneya Swamy made of cement and mortar in
the background of a acoconut grove will be pleasing to the eye. As you enter the temple through the
arch, a long path along the riverbed will lead you to the main temple. The temple complex has separate
shrines for Lord Veera Anjaneyar, Lord Rama, Lord Vinayaka, and Navagrahas.
Lord Veera Anjaneya's shrine has a single-tier vimana. On the southern side of the vimana, idol of Yoga Anjaneya with sangu chakra and mala is found. On the east side is the Bhakta Anjaneya. On the western side of the vimana is the Panchamukha Anjaneya with five faces and ten hands. On the northern side of the vimana is the idol of Veera Anjaneya, who has his right hand lifted towards the sky and the left hand resting on His waist.
Lord Rama is found in a shrine which has a two-tier vimana. He is seen in the "Panchhtra" pose along side His consort Devishri Sita, His anuja Lakshmana, and His baktha Lord Shri Anjalihastha Anjaneya.
Sri Vyasaraja Swamigal was carrying a Shri Veera Anjaneya shilpa which he was planning to install at Tirupati. On the divine direction he then installed the vigraha on the banks of Kusaasthalai at Nallatore village.
Lord Vinayaka housed in the shrine, has a single-tier vimana.
There is a separate shrine, the Navagrahas are found with their vahanas.
Shri Veera Anjaneya Bhaktha Samaj conducted maha Kumbhabishekam on July 7, 1998, after reinstalling the idol of Lord Veera Anjaneya in accordance with the Pancharatna Agama rules.
Sri Vyasaraja Pradeshta Sri Veera Anjaneya
Lord Veera Anjaneya's right hand depicts 'abhaya mudra' with lotus petals in the palm. The left hand is found holding a lotus bud close to His chest. The lotus is known as the symbol of gyana, aiswarya, and vijaya, representing Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga.
As the best ornament of a Brahmachari, He has a tuft, and this long hair is tied up, and He wears the
Vyshnava symbol thiruman in his long forehead. He gives His kataksha to the
Bhakthas through Pingaksha the golden hue eyeball. In His incarnation Vishnu as Narasimha, is
said to have had long, sharp teeth known as gorapal. Here Bala Anjaneya also
has gorapal. His long ears, ever listening to Ramakatha, wear a Panchamukha ear ring in kundal
form. There are also garlands sculptured around his neck. He adorns a mala made of Shaligram, a
rare fossil stone found normally in Nepal.
His both arms are adorned with armlets known as keuryaha, a bracelet known as parihariyajha, and a bangle known as kankan in his wrist. He has a dagger at His hip and a long belt around the waist. In His lotus feet he has two different types of anklets, one resting in the foot known as Noopuram, and one on his ankle known as Thandai.
Sri Bala Hanuman:The Bala Anjaneya Swami of this kshetra with a golden-hued eye is waiting to bless the devotees with His kataksham. We will be certainly be blessed by having darshan of the Lord.
Location of the temple: "Veera Mangala Anjaneya Swami Temple, Nallatore"
Experience
Have darshan of Sri Bala Anjaneya on the banks of Kusaasthalai, where Sri Vyasaraja had performed Sri Vyasapuja as per the wishes of Lord Venkateswara. Bring home the blessings of Sri Vyasa, Sri Vekateswara, Sri Anjaneya, and Sri Vyasaraja.
SRI HANUMAN THINKS DIFFERENTLY, THINKS FAST
THINKS AHEAD AND ACTS FOR SURE
Ed [Prior to July 2001
Updates: Sep 2019, Dec 2024]