Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple

Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple is a Hindu temple in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, known for its gold-covered exterior surfaces. The structure displays traditional Dravidian architectural elements with towers, pillars, and reliefs mounted on copper plates clad in gold foil.

Construction began in the early 2000s under the supervision of the charitable Sri Narayani Peedam trust and was completed over several years. The consecration ceremony took place in August 2007, opening the temple to visitors.

Daily worship at the shrine follows traditional South Indian temple customs with several prayer times and ceremonies for different deities. Visitors of any faith can walk through the garden areas and follow the star-shaped pilgrimage path.

The shrine sits between Chennai and Bengaluru and is accessible via well-maintained roads, with organized entry procedures managing visitor flow. The sprawling complex requires comfortable shoes and adequate time to explore the outdoor areas and gardens.

Craftsmen applied nine to ten layers of gold foil onto the copper plates, with each layer fixed by hand. This technique allows the detailed Vedic motifs and inscriptions to remain readable even under intense sunlight.