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grand 'golden temple', the Mahalakshmi temple, located on a
sprawling 100 acres of land at Sripuram, near Vellore, has been
constructed by Vellore-based Sri Narayani Peetam, headed by
spiritual leader Sri Sakthi Amma. The consecration (kumbhabhishekam)
is to be performed August 24.
The temple, covering 55,000 sq ft, has intricate
carvings and sculptures in gold. Except for the pathway, the entire
structure has been made of gold and copper.
About 400 goldsmiths and coppersmiths, including
craftsmen from Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam, have completed the
architectural marvel in gold in six years. The approximate cost of the
temple is Rs 600 crore.
Surrounded by mountains and lush and scenic beauty,
the temple, entirely conceived and designed by ‘Amma’, would be open
to people of all religions. "The temple is Amma's gift to mankind,"
the sources said.
The pathway to the temple has been laid out in the
shape of a star with messages of 'Amma' and quotes from Gita, Bible
and Quran displayed on either side.
Sri Narayani Peetam is situated at Thirumalaikodi
or Malaikodi, in Vellore district and is run by Sakthi Amma or
Narayani Amma. He is believed to be an avatar of Goddess Narayani who
possesses the combined sakthi of goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and
Saraswati. (Agencies)
The ashram can be contacted at:
Om Sakthi Narayani Siddar Peedam Charitable Trust
Malaikodi, Ariyur, Vellore 632 055
Tamil Nadu, India
Telephone: 011.91.416.227.1202
E-mail: Amma’s admin staff:
amma1976@md5.vsnl.net.in
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