Sri Bala peetam in Nemili has a unique status. It is not a temple, but a house chosen by the goddess for herself. It is her own abode. About 150 years ago, Sri Bala appeared in the dream of Sri Subramanya iyer, came floating in the river, choose her own house and converted as a peetam. From that day the mother of all world, Queen of eternity is seen in Nemili as a 9-year old girl of great beauty and charm. She didn’t make Her abode famous, instead She made famous those who paid a visit to Her. But nobody can visit her without her wish. This uniqueness doesn’t exist anywhere. Karuvur siddhar( a person with mysterious powers) had predicted 800 years ago in his verse that in central hall of a beautiful house in a particular street, near a riverside, Sri Bala would choose her own abode. He also highlighted that this house, will one day have a national address. It is believed that even today, as many as 18 siddha purushas, including karuvur siddhar live and go around Bala peetam in Nemili town with religious fervor. If there is a goddess, small in shape and age, it is none other than Nemili Sri Bala. The wonder child measures size the little finger of hand. In luminous brightness of the sun, reigns supreme in fulfilling the desires of her devotees. Whatever favour is asked, Sri Bala as a child goddess grants it. The only place where the nine year old child is the ruler of Her kingdom is Nemili Sri Bala peetam. Sri Bala peetam in Nemili, is situated 65 km away from vellore and 24 km away from kanchipuram.
I had been to this wonderful Peetam. I had so much of Blissful feelings. I had been to Kanchipuram and from there, I went to this temple. A must see. There prasad is Chocolates and students keep their pens and take the blessings! Love Thanks Divine, Savvyheal
Hi Aparna, Have heard about Goddess Shri Bala, but not much in detail. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information on Goddess Sri Bala and her picture. Bye.
I have kept Sri Bala's Photo(presented by my FIL) over my Kitchen top.... I have heard my SIL saying Bala slokams daily... yet to visit Peetam and receive Sri Bala's blessings...have heard that not everyone who visit the peetam can have her blessings...only if the peeetam is open coupled with Sri Bala's willingness to bless us, we can have her darshan.... Aparnag,Savvyheal...really you are blessed... Aparnag,
Thanx a lot dear.. yeah we do call up the peedam everytime we go.. Been tere almost 5 to 6 times now.... Its is said that only if bala wants to see us she will call us
This is the first time i heard about this peetam.....blessed hearing about such a wonderful diety.......felt devine..........thanks for sharing......... can you please post the details so that i can visit when i go to chennai.
