Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir, Guwahati, Assam
Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir was consecrated in the year 1998 in the benign presence and blessings of Their Holinesses Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and Sri Sankara Vijeyendra Saraswati, Sankarcharya Swamijis of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam to usher in an era of peace and prosperity in North East India.
Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir was constructed in a plot of land measuring 50 (fifty) bighas approx. 17 acres of land. The temple was constructed with the blessings of Their Holinesses Shankaracharya Swamijis of Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The Mandir in the complex was constructed as per Agama Sastra by devotees of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam namely M/s Williamson Magor Group of Companies. The design and construction was carried out by famous Stapathi Late Sri Ganapaathi in South Indian architecture. Built to traditional requirements the Temple is considered to be a Replica of Tirupati in the East of India and hence called as Purva Tirupati Balaji temple.
There are four main Sannadhis (Sanctum) in the complex. The main Deity Lord Venkateswara (Lord Balaji), adjoining the main temple is the temple of Goddess Padmavati - consort of Lord Venkateswara. Guwahati being the Shakti Sthal where in it is abode of Maa Kamakhya and hence a temple of Goddess Durga has also been constructed in the complex. The temple of Lord Ganesha is just at the entrance of the complex.
There are several types of Sevas which can be performed by devotees like Archana, Abhishekams, Vishnu Sahasranam, Lalitha Sahasranam, Homams, Annadanam etc. Daily different types of prasadam are distributed to the visiting Devotees.
Approach to Tample
Guwahati city has a convenient transportation networks which provides you easy reach to the temple by road, air or railways. Tourist can reach the destination and offer prayers as per timings shown below. Morning – 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Evening – 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Climate
The weather is favorable throughout the year to visit the temple
Events
Throughout the year various functions and festivals are celebrated in the temple like Brahmotsavam, Sharad Navaratri, Janmastami, New year celebration etc. Cultural programmes like Bhajan Sandhya’ , Classical instrumental and vocal music, classical dance are organised time to time in the temple auditorium.
Pujas
Pujas, Abhishekam and other rituals like Archanas are performed regularly in the morning and evening which are done by the priests. There are also Yagnas performed annualy in the temple during Brahmotsav, Navratri ,etc
Pandits
Pandits have been chosen as per the need according to Vaishnava/ Shaiva Sampradaya. Every year Brahmothsavam, Sata Chandi Homam and Navaratri are conducted with all religious fervour.
Prasadam
Free Prasadam is distributed in the morning and in the evening whenever the temple is open and over and above that “take away laddu prasadam” is available in the entrance of the Balaji temple on payment.
About Guwahati
Guwahati is the largest city of the Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. Its airport is the 12th busiest in India, the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. The city is known as the "gateway to North East India". The ancient cities of Pragjyotishpura and Durjaya (North Guwahati) were the capitals of the ancient state of Kamarupa. Many ancient Hindu temples like the Kamakhya Temple, Ugratara Temple, Basistha Temple, Doul Govinda Temple, Umananda Temple, Navagraha Temple, Sukreswar Temple, Rudreswar Temple, Manikarneswar Devalaya, Aswaklanta Temple, Dirgheshwari Temple, Lankeshwar Temple, Bhubaneswari Temple, Shree Ganesh Mandir, Shree Panchayatana Temple, Noonmati, and the like, are situated in the city, giving it the title of "The City of Temples".
Accomodation
20 Guests Rooms Accomodations are available for Pilgrims, Visitors, Tourist in the complex. Super Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Ac Rooms, Non Ac Rooms and dormitories available on rental basis
Grand Lawn
75000 Sq. Feet Lawn A lawn of about 75,000 Sq.Feet is available for rent where devotees and visitors can arrange peaceful events and programmes like wedding etc.
Auditorium
300 Sitting Capacity Auditorium is another charming attraction with its exquisitely designed statues and well-planned interiors. The view of the auditorium is splendid in daylight as well as in the night with illumination. The auditorium is also rented out for conducting workshop, seminars, small functions, parties etc. Being temple, only vegetarian food is allowed.
