21 Dec 2010After visiting Tiruvanaamalai, we proceded to Vellore to visit the Sripuram Temple. At the entrance, we purchased tickets and had to surrender our handphones and camera. Security there was rather tight. The walk towards the main sanctum was rather long but along the way, I took interest to read Amma's sayings which were interesting and insightful. The whole premises was throughly clean and this was one of the many reasons on why I liked the temple.
The other reason on why I liked the temple was because the whole temple was built using gold. I liked the peaceful atmosphere there too. Our whole family could go in and we prayed peacefully with the help of a guide there named Mr Sentheel (if I can recall correctly). The energy surrounding the temple makes you feel calm and at ease creating a pleasant atmosphere for praying to Goddess Narayani.
On our way out, there were official request for donations in cash for Annathanam (offering free food) by the temple and mum donated on our behalf. For this she was given a receipt. I bought a book on Amma's sayings and have been reading it daily.
We went to the other temple, the original one (I'm not sure of the name) which was right opposite. There the Durgai Amman statue was so tall beautiful. This temple was also well maintained with the gopuram and surrounding walls colourfully painted. Bajans could be heard from the other side of the hall and we all received prashads after our prayers. Here too with the help of Mr Sentheel, we went right into the sanctum to pray to Goddess Narayani.
I will definitely go there again if I have the means and ability.
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