Sripuram Golden Temple

Sripuram Golden Temple, also known as Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Sripuram near Thirumalaikodi village on the southern outskirts of Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi Narayani, the temple is noted for its vimana and mandapam covered with gold foil and its star-shaped (Sri Chakra) circumambulatory path. Built by the Sri Narayani Peedam led by Sri Sakthi Amma and consecrated in 2007, it is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction in the region.

Visitors can expect a large temple complex set at the foothills near Vellore with a distinctive star-shaped pathway (designed as Sri Chakra/Sri Yantra) leading to the central shrine. The main vimana and mandapam are covered in gold foil, surrounded by landscaped gardens, water features and pillared corridors. The walk to the sanctum is about 1.5 km along the covered pathway with spiritual messages and displays. Inside, visitors have darshan of Goddess Sri Lakshmi Narayani. Facilities include footwear stands, cloak rooms, drinking water, shops and food areas outside the main shrine.

Constructed by Sri Narayani Peedam under its spiritual head Sri Sakthi Amma (Narayani Amma). Construction was carried out in the early 2000s with artisans crafting gold foil over copper for the vimana and mandapam, reportedly using about 1,500 kg of gold. The temple was consecrated and opened to devotees on 24 August 2007.

Dedicated to Goddess Sri Lakshmi Narayani, a form of Goddess Lakshmi, the temple is an important centre of Shakti worship. It serves as a major pilgrimage site for devotees seeking prosperity and well-being and is associated with charitable and community service activities of Sri Narayani Peedam in education and healthcare.