Sri Chakra Maha Meru Temple - Yercaud

Yercaud, the nearest hill station for me which is about 30kms only from my home. After celebrating the Diwali, the next day on Sunday our family started to Yercaud exactly during noon. Reached the Yercaud lake by 1 p.m. The climate was alternating, sometimes cloudy and sometimes sunshine and hot.

After enjoying the view of lake and spending sometime in the park, we had our lunch in the Waterfront restaurant, which is just opposite to the lake. Then we proceeded to the Nagalore to visit the Sri Chakra Maha Meru temple. I have been to Yercaud with my friends several times and visited most of the places, but this is my first visit to the less known temple.

We reached the temple in Nagalore by 3.30 p.m. People were waiting inside to have a darshan of main deity Lalitha Tripurasundari but sannadhi remain closed till 4 p.m. The first thing you will notice here is the atmosphere and the peace. It is an ideal place for doing meditation.

Some facts and beliefs about Sri Chakra Maha Meru

It is believed that the almighty wanted to create several forms of himself. Almighty created the female part called Devi, then Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, who protects the Universe and Shiva, the destroyer. It is believed that Devi is more powerful than Trinity and called Parashakthi.

Maha means 'Big' and Meru means 'Mountain'.

Lord Shiva created 64 Tantras to safeguard all the living beings in the Universe. Lord Shiva preached the 64 Tantras to the Devi, which is called as 'Sri Vidhya'.

Lord Shiva (Buddha in front)

The Sri Chakra is believed as Shiva-Shakthi. It Consists of series of Triangles around a small central circle called 'Bindu', which represents the Shiva-Sakthi in Union , rest represents the Cosmos.

The three dimensional pyramid on temple, when viewed from top will give the look and form of Sri Chakra. It is believed that worshiping the Devi with Sri Chakra is equal to worshiping the ultimate force. 

This is the World's biggest Sri Chakra Maha Meru temple.

Three Dimensional Pyramid
Photo Courtesy :Sri Chakra Maha Meru Temple, Yercaud

Note: More details is given in the temple. If found anything wrong in content, please correct me.

The temple is governed by a private body. The Temple is so serene because it is only couple of years old. Some people in temple told me that actor Rajnikanth is often visiting this temple whenever he finds time. I thought to myself that devotees will throng the temple soon.

Photo collected from Internet 

After an eyeful of darshan and archanai, we left the temple and took some snaps outside the sannadhi (Please note that camera and cell phone is prohibited in sannadhi). After finishing the temple visit we opted for view points. We had a great view from Gents, Ladies and children' seat. The rain lashed heavily and sudden drop in temperature is felt and climate changed drastically. Everywhere fog and mist so we decided to get down from hills as quick as possible because soon it will turn dark and driving a car will be tough one.

Sri Chakra Maha Meru

Temple Timings:

Temple is open for darshan from 6 a.m to 1 p.m. After that reopens at 4 p.m  and stay open till 7 p.m

How to Reach:

Temple is located at Nagalore, which is exactly at 7 kms from Yercaud lake. After reaching Yercaud lake from Salem, take left in roundtana, Which will take you to the famous Shevaroyan temple road. After some two or three kms, a diversion at right is there which will lead to the Shevaroyan temple, but go straight to reach Nagalore. Lot of buses from Yercaud are running to Nagalore. The road is good but bit narrow and you can enjoy some great view of Valleys while driving.