Shree Venkateswar Deasthanam
                     Balaji Devasthanam, an abode of Lord Vishnu has been founded in Najafgarh, the south-west district of New Delhi.  The 
foundation stone of the temple was laid by Dolly Mai on 5th February 2022. It was inaugurated on 21st August 2022 by her 
and  associates namely Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, Radha maa, Meera Guru, Bhawani maa and others.
As is the tradition in south Indian Temples, the wake-up prayer to Sri Venkateswara is offered by the priests; before 
awakening the presiding deity inside the sanctum sanctorum.
Schedule
The first prayer of the day to the gods is offered by the priests.  The visiting hours for the devotees are:
 6:00 am to 10:00 am
 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
However, the Sanctum is open for public only on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The special puja rituals known 
as “Abhishekam” can only be performed on Fridays.
Temple Architecture
The temple is situated on a plot measuring 30/60 feet (lxb). The foyer that connects the temple’s entrance with its interior has
a dimension of 30/60 feet (lxb). The ground floor of the building is kept completely open, and the temple is constructed on 
the first floor without any basement due to the plot’s small size.
The temple has an imprint of Dravidian Architecture. Dolly Mai has a fascination towards Dravidian Architecture and 
deities from South India, especially, Lord Venkateshwara. She explored and got impressed with the splendour of the 
architecture of Balaji temple.
Mr. Suresh who is an expert on Vastu Shastra, has guided on Vastu of the temple. (Vastu Shastra- an inquisitive science of 
architecture that encapsulates the forces which act upon a given space through the flow of positive energy).
The temple is elevated two feet above ground level. On one side of the temple, there is a private residence, whereas the other
open side has a gaushala (cow’s abode) measuring 12’/12′ which has three cows. The temple has an alley at the back side 
and stairs on both sides.
For longevity and strength, the temple has used bricks and Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) for construction. The 
granite stone has been primarily used for the floor to beautify the temple.
Goddess Padmawati, Goddess Bhoodevi, Lord Garud, and Lord Hanuman have also been founded besides Lord Balaji 
Maharaj.
 
The abode for the splendid Sanctorum of all the deities is square in shape with different measurements. The height of the 
Santorum for Lord Balaji is 8/8 feet. The lord’s idol stands facing eastwards and has been crafted to measure 4.25 feet and 
the height of the dome above it is 9 feet. The halls of goddess Padmavati and goddess Bhoodevi are located on the left and 
right side of Lord Vishnu and measure 5/5 feet each. The idols of both goddesses are crafted to measure 3.25 feet and the 
dome above them is 6 feet tall. The Lord Garud and Lord Hanuman’s rooms measuring 3/3 feet and 2’1/2/2’1/2” feet have 
been constructed in front of gods and goddesses. Lord Garuda, (the Vahan, mount) is straight in front of Lord Vishnu 
whereas Lord Hanuman stands adjacent on his right-hand side, both measuring 2.25 feet tall. The height of the dome above 
these idols is four feet. The beautifully planned steel gate at the entrance is in a South Indian Style and measures 12/12 feet.
The entrances of all the sanctum-Santorums have doors of Teak wood with meticulously engraved brass work. The 
measurement of sanctum Santorum doors is 2/1.5/5 feet for all the deities whereas God Venkateshwara’s is 4/7 feet.
Radha Maa a close friend and advisor of Dolly Mai, has procured the idols from Namakkal, a place 60 kms away from 
Salem District in Tamil Nadu. All the idols are made of a hard stone known as Krishnashila which is found only in South 
India. This stone is called granite and it is black in colour. Inside the Sanctorum, there is a granite platform measuring one 
foot. The pedestals for the placement of gods have been made of stone procured from Namakkal. Like this, the idols are 
placed 3.25 feet above the ground. The ornamentation of the gods and goddesses is the same as that of the deities in the 
temples of Southern India. The majestic god is known for his love for flowers.
Every day the deity is decorated with garlands made up of a variety of flowers. Lord Balaji Maharaj is dressed in a silk 
dhoti, he has a silk gamchha. Goddess Padmavati and Goddess Bhudevi are decorated with silk sarees, Lord Garud is 
dressed in dhoti. The attire of the deities is referred to as “Angwastram”. The dim lights of the Sanctorum, where only God 
resides creates an ambiance of absolute devotion. The beautiful Chandelier in the courtyard and the different lights create an 
atmosphere of “Sarve Sukhino Bhavantu” (Everyone is Happy)