Temples In India

Delhi Sri Uttara Swamy Malai Malai Mandir

History

“Malai” word of Tamil language carries the meaning of “Hill”. Lord Swaminatha who is also known as Lord Murgan is the main deity of this temple. On the way to Palam, this temple is located. This temple is managed by south Indian population residing in the area. Various persons from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam language speaking equally worship in this temple. The foundation of this temple was laid on 08 Sep 1965 the then Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Sri M. Bhaktavatsalam. On this occasion the then Prime Minister of India Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri was also present who presided over the ceremony. During 1973, Mahakumbhabhishekam was performed at this temple. During July 1995 another temple named Navgraha Temple was constructed near this temple. Adi Sankara hall of this temple was constructed and officially inaugurated during Nov 1997. Various religious functions were performed to expand the level of this temple till last 4 years. This temple is located at easy connectivity from all parts of the Delhi city. Lord Swaminatha has mounted on peacock. Various peacocks are habited around the temple area. This shows the devotion of even animals to Lord Swaminatha.

Architecture

Main seat of Lord Swaminatha is housed in the Garbhalaya of this temple. In general saying, this temple is called Sree Swaminatha Swami Temple. On the entrance of this temple a sign is posted and written in Tamil language. Motto of the temple is written on the board as no need to fear when lord is there. In Tamil the same is as “Yaamirukka Bayamain”. Carvings of this temple are fabulous and entire construction has been done in traditional Dravidian style of architecture. Gopuram of this temple is not too high but a mixed constructional style is clearly visible on exteriors and interiors of the temple. Walls have been supported with beautifully carved pillars. Granite has been used to construct this temple. The outlook of the temple is just like the construction done in the dynasty of Chola Kings. Architecture style of Gopuram is like Meenakshi Temple of Madurai.

How to Reach

This temple can be accessed by all the means of transportation.

By Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport is located at 7 kilometers distance from this temple.

By Rail

New Delhi Railway station is located at 14 kilometers from this temple. Bur services as well as taxies are available to reach this place.

By Road

By road connectivity is better than other means. Buses are easily available from every portion of Delhi to this place. Except bus, Metro trains are also available upto Rajiv Chowk then auto from there to reach this temple.

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