SRIRAMAJAYAM

OM NAMO NARAYANAYA

SRI KAMALAVALLI THAYAR SAMETHA, NEELA MANIKKA SWAMY TEMPLE

NERUMBUR VILLAGE, THIRUKKALUKUNDRAM TALUK, CHENGALPATTU DISTRICT – TAMILNADU – INDIA – 603109

The temple is located on the outskirts of Chennai, near the Mahabalipuram and Kalpakkam region, close to bank of Palar river; about an hour drive. With a history of nearly two thousand years, it is a site where the devas are believed to have attained shapa vimochana (relief – with pooja & yagna) by the blessings of Lord Vishnu. He is said to have appeared before them in a golden form with powerful blue sapphire-like eyes (Neela Manikkam), while Goddess Mahalakshmi resided in his heart (Hridaya Kamalam/ i.e. Kamalavalli). Historically, this area, known as Thondai Mandalam, was ruled successively by the Early Cholas, the Kalabhras, and later the Pallavas kingdoms. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NcmJeiR6UahdwERNA [Temple Map].

Some of the key festivals observed at the temple include:

• Daily poojas (morning and evening) & Monthly Sravanam
• Vaikuntha Ekadesi
• Margazhi & Thai (Sankranthi) (Bhogi – Kalyana Uthsavam)
• Purattasi all Saturdays thirumanchanam | Abishegam (last Saturday – Uriyadi Uthsavam)
• Panguni Uthiram Uthsavam
• Chithirai (New Year), Vaikasi Laksharchanai and Kalyana Uthsavam
• Srirama Navami
• Gokulashtami

Also offered here is the holy bath (Thirumanjanam/Abhishekam) and adornment (Alankaram) of the deities. The central deity (Moolavar) is Neelamanikka Swamy, flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi. The sacred temple tree (Sthala Vriksham) is Tulsi, and the temple tank (Pushkarani) is known as Akasa.

The deities Kamalavalli Thayar and Andal are both situated behind the main deity’s sanctum (Moolavar Sannidhi).

A Thulabaram (weighing balance) is also installed for performing parigaram (religious vow). In this ritual, items such as pulses, grains, cloth, vessels, and vegetables equal to a baby’s weight are donated, seeking the child’s better health and longevity. Other special offerings and auspicious ceremonies performed by devotees include Tonsuring (holy hair offering), the Sacred Thread ceremony (Upanayanam), and Wedding ceremonies.

The temple conducts daily poojas (Nithya Kala Poojas) twice a day. Contributions are gratefully accepted for lamp oil, ghee, required vessels, furniture, prasadam items, rice, other groceries and also for few renovations/ maintenances along with priest’s services. A proper donation receipt will be issued. Sacred items including kumkumam, turmeric, akshata (yellow rice), or other prasadams and a picture of Perumal and Thayar will be blessed either in temple / post [India only] depending on the contributions made. Blessings!

NEELA MANIKKAM CHARITABLE TRUST

Reg # – 158/IV/2025, Darpan Id – TN/2025/0933203, Phone/WhatsApp – +91– 8825597969,

Email – manikkamcharity@gmail.com

Account No – 44854002522 | State Bank of India, West Tambaram, Chennai 600045 – IFSC– SBIN0001243,

UPI – neelamanikkam@sbi

Thank you!