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The Avataram of Sri Balambika
Sri Balambika or Balambiga is a child Godess, She is a manifestation of Godess Lalithambiga, She is described in the text Brahmanda Purana. During the war with Bhandasura there came a situation where the battle has to happen between the 30 Sons of Bhandasura, Since they were all children, Lalithambiga Manifested herself as a child Godess of 9 year old to battle with the Sons of Bhandasura. Godess Balambika is a extremely beautiful 9 year old girl with the unmatched qualities of her mother Sri Lalithambika. Her Smile made Sri Lalithambiga filled with joy and hugged her and she sat on the lap of her mother Sri Lalithambiga. Sri Balambika along with the great Godesses Sri Varahi and Sri Shymala devi fought the battle. Sri Balambiga fought with the 30 Sons of Bhandasura and killed all of them in a fierce battle. She victoriously returned and sat on her mothers lap with all the Devi’s of Sri Lalithambiga army and all the God’s praising her. The following stanza’s 26 – 30 from Lalitha sahasranamam is about Sri Balambika and her greatness. In many Sri Vidya traditions, Sri Balambika is considered a gentle and compassionate first step into Sri Vidya upasana. She is also described as the Daughter of Sri Lalithambiga and Kameshwara.
गेयचक्र-रथारूढ-मन्त्रिणी-परिसेविता ॥ २६ ॥
cakrarāja-rathārūḍha-sarvāyudha-pariṣkṛtā .
geyacakra-rathārūḍha-mantriṇī-parisevitā .. 26 ..
She rides the royal chariot called Chakra Raja, and is equipped with all divine weapons. She is attended by her minister, Mantrini Devi, who rides the Geya Chakra chariot.
किरिचक्र-रथारूढ-दण्डनाथा-पुरस्कृता ।
kiricakra-rathārūḍha-daṇḍanāthā-puraskṛtā .
jvālā-mālinikākṣipta-vahniprākāra-madhyagā .. 27 ..
She is accompanied by Dandanath Devi, who rides the Kiri Chakra chariot and leads the forces of discipline and command. She resides within a fortified palace surrounded by blazing walls of fire, created by the fiery goddess Jwalamalini.
भण्डसैन्य-वधोद्युक्त-शक्ति-विक्रम-हर्षिता ।
नित्या-पराक्रमाटोप-निरीक्षण-समुत्सुका ॥ २८ ॥
bhaṇḍasainya-vadhodyukta-śakti-vikrama-harṣitā
.nityā-parākramāṭopa-nirīkṣaṇa-samutsukā .. 28 ..
भण्डपुत्र-वधोद्युक्त-बाला-विक्रम-नन्दिता ।
मन्त्रिण्यम्बा-विरचित-विषङ्ग-वध-तोषिता ॥ २९ ॥
bhaṇḍaputra-vadhodyukta-bālā-vikrama-nanditā .
mantriṇyambā-viracita-viṣaṅga-vadha-toṣitā .. 29 ..
She rejoices in the heroic energy of Bālā Devi as she sets out to destroy Bhaṇḍāsur’s sons. She is pleased by the slaying of Viṣaṅg, carried out by her minister Mantriṇī Devi.
विशुक्र-प्राणहरण-वाराही-वीर्य-नन्दिता ।
viśukra-prāṇaharaṇa-vārāhī-vīrya-nanditā .
kāmeśvara-mukhāloka-kalpita-śrīgaṇeśvarā .. 30 ..
She delights in the valiant act of Vārāhī Devi, who destroyed the life-force of Viśukra. From a mere glance at Kāmeśvar’s face, she manifested the divine form of Śhrī Gaṇeśha, the remover of obstacles.
Nemili Bala - The Grace of Sri Balambika
Sri Bala Peetam at Nemili is not a conventional temple. It is a humble house where, according to tradition, Sri Bala Herself chose to reside. This gives the place a unique sacredness — simple in appearance, but deeply powerful in experience.
Nemili is located near several sacred and historic towns: about 55 km from Vellore, 24 km from Kanchipuram, 16 km from Arakkonam, 30 km from Sholingur, and 20 km from Kaveripakkam.
According to the traditional account, about a hundred years ago, Sri Bala appeared in the dream of Shri Subramania Iyer and instructed him to bring Her from the Kushasthalai river. For several days, he searched near his home and along the river banks. Finally, he discovered a small bronze idol of the Goddess in the river.
With great devotion, Shri Subramania Iyer consecrated the idol and placed Her in the center of his house. Over time, this sacred home became known as Sri Bala Peetam.
The presiding deity of the Peetam is Sri Raja Rajeswari, the family deity worshipped by the priests there. Sri Bala Tripurasundari is revered as the child form of the Divine Mother, who has manifested on earth to bless Her devotees.
A special aspect of Nemili Sri Bala worship is the emphasis on pure devotion. Devotees are encouraged to pray with sincerity, without bargaining with the Goddess or making transactional promises in return for fulfilled wishes. It is believed that Sri Bala does not favor a bargaining attitude; She responds to love, surrender, and simple-hearted prayer.
Sri Kanchi Paramacharya is said to have performed pooja at this sacred place in 1945 along with his religious group for three full days, adding to the spiritual significance of the Peetam.
The great spiritual speaker Thirumuruga Kripananda Variyar is also associated with praise for this Peetam. He is remembered for expressing that in this great Peetam, one can experience the presence of many divine forms.
Nemili Sri Bala continues to draw devotees through Her child-like grace, Her divine simplicity, and Her powerful blessings. For many, She is not merely a deity to be worshipped, but a living Mother who listens, protects, and guides.
Nemili Sri Bala is worshipped by devotees as a small and tender child Goddess, yet Her grace is experienced as radiant and powerful like the Sun. Though the idol is very small, devotees believe that Her presence is immense, compassionate, and spiritually powerful.