LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: Lord Veera Mangala Anjaneya
temple in Nallatore village, Tiruttani taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu
is situated on the banks of the Kusaasthalai,with the presiding deity Veera
Anjaneya popularly known also as Bala Anjaneya.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE: It is
said to have been built originally during the 15th century by the saint Sri
Vyasaraja Swamigal who was guru of Emperor Krishnadevarayar. It is said that
saint Sri Vyasaraja Swamigal 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, Sri Vyasaraja Swamigal installed the
Shri Veera Anjaneya shilpa in the banks of Kusaasthalai at Nallatore village,
which he was otherwise planning to install in Tirupati. Around Seven hundred
and thirty two Hanuman temples are said to have been built by this great saint.
Though the presiding deity is Lord Veera Anjaneya, he is popularly
known as Bala Anjaneya since his features resemble those of a small child. Seen
as walking towards North direction where Tirupati abode of Lord Venkataswar is
situated.