Sri Veera Mangala Anjaneyar Swamy Temple

Giant statue of Lord Yoga Anjaneya Swamy at Sri Veera Mangala Anjaneyar Swamy Temple is situated at NALLATORE (or Nallattur) village belongs to Tiruttani taluka under Thiruvallur (or Tiruvallur) district in the Indian state of TAMIL NADU.

This temple is located in a serene surrounding on the banks of River Kusaasthalai. As you come from Tiruttani just before the bridge on the river left side this huge sculpture will invite you to the temple. This big statue of Lord Yoga Anjaneya Swamy made of cement and mortar in the background of coconut grow will be pleasing to the eyes. As you enter the temple through the arch a long path along the river bed will lead you to the main temple.

Lord Veera Mangala Anjaneya temple with presiding deity Veera Anjaneya popularly known as Bala Anjaneya. It is said to have been built originally during the 15th century by Saint Shri Vyasaraja Swamigal (1447 to 1548) who was guru of Emperor Krishnadevarayar. It is said that Saint Shri Vyasaraja Swamigal (or Vyasatirtha) was on his way to Tirupati where he was to perform his Vyasa puja and observe the chatur masa vritha. But since the river Kusaasthalai was flooded, he could not cross the river. On the divine direction, Shri Vyasaraja Swamigal installed Shri Veera Anjaneya shilpa on the banks of Kusaasthalai at Nallatore village, which he was otherwise planning to install in Tirupati. Around 732 (Seven hundred and thirty two) Hanuman (Anjaneya or Mukhya Prana Devaru) idols/temples are said to have been installed/built all over India by this Great Saint Vyasaraya Swami.

Lord Veera Anjaneya's right hand depicts 'abhaya mudra' with lotus petals in the palm and the left hand is found holding a lotus bud close to the chest. The lotus is known as the symbol of Gyana, Aiswarya and a symbol of Vijaya; representing Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi and Durga. As the best ornament of a Brahmachari, He has a tuft and this long hair is tied up and He wears the vyshnava symbol thiruman in his long forehead. He gives His kataksha to the Bhaktas through Pingaksha as His eyeball has a golden hue. Vishnu in His incarnation as Narasimha is said to have long sharp teeth known as gorapal here Bala Anjaneya also has gorapal. His long ears ever listening to Ram-katha wears a Panchamukha earring in kuntala form. There are also garlands sculptured around His neck. He adorns a mala made of Saleegramam-a rare fossil stone, found normally in Nepal. His both arms are adorned with armlets known as keuryaha, a bracelet known as parihariyajha and a bangle known as kankana in his wrist. He has a dagger at His hip and a long belt around the waist. In His lotus feet he has two different types of anklets, one resting in the foot known as Noopuram and other on his ankle known as thandai.

The temple complex has separate shrines for Lord Veera Anjaneyar, Lord Ram, Lord Vinayaka, and Navagrahas.

Lord Veera Anjaneya's shrine has a single-tier vimana. On the southern side of the vimana, Yoga Anjaneya with sangu chakra and mala is found. On the east side is the Bhakt Anjaneya. On western side of the vimana is the Panchamukha Anjaneya with five faces and ten hands. On the northern side of the vimana is the Veera Anjaneya with the right hand lifted towards the sky and left hand resting on His waist.

Lord Ram's shrine has a two tier vimana and in the shrine Lord Ram is found in the "Panchhtra" pose along with His consort Devi Shri Sita, His Anuj Lakshman, His Param-bhakt Lord Shri Anjalihastha Anjaneya.

Lord Vinayaka is housed in the shrine which has a single tier vimana.

The Navagrahas have a separate shrine, the Navagrahas are found with their vahanas.

The maha Kumbhabishekam was performed on 7^th July, 1998 after reinstalling the idol of Lord Veera Anjaneya in accordance with the Pancharatna Agama rules by Shri Veera Anjaneya Bhakt Samaj.

The Bala Anjaneya Swamy of this kshetra with a golden hue eye is waiting to bless the devotees with His kataksham. We are blessed to have dharshan of the Lord.