Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Darshan Duration: 30 to 45 mins during this time.

Vontimitta Brahmotsavam begins on 1Apr 2020 and Ends on 11Apr 2020

The important days included Dhwajarohanam on April 2, Garuda Seva on April 6, Sita Rama Kalyanam on April 7, Rathotsavam on April 8, Chakrasnanam on April 10 and Pushpayagam on April 11.

The crowd gathering will be high for Sita Rama Kalyanam. There is no entry fee to watch this Celestial marriage.

Vontimitta Brahmotsavam 2020 Date and Timings

1Apr 2020 – Wednesday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Vyasabhishekam
• 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Ankurapranam

2Apr 2020 – Thursday

• 9:00 am to 10:00 am – Dwajarohanam in Vrushaba Lagnam
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Sesha Vahanam

3Apr 2020 – Friday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Venugana Alankaram
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Hamsa Vahanam

4Apr 2020 – Saturday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Vata Patra Sai Alankaram
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Simha Vahanam

5Apr 2020 – Sunday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Navaneetha Krishna Alankaram
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – HanumathSeva

6Apr 2020 – Monday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Mohini Alankaram
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Garuda Seva

7Apr 2020 – Tuesday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Sivadhanurbhanga Alankaram
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Kantha Korika, Edurkolu, Kalyanotsavam

8Apr 2020 – Wednesday

• 9:00 am – Rathotsavam

9Apr 2020 – Thursday

• 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Kaleeyamardhana Alankaram
• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Aswa Vahanam

10Apr 2020 – Friday

• 9:00 am to 10:30 am – Chakra Snanam
• 7:00 pm – Dwaja Avarohanam

11Apr 2020 – Saturday

• 5:30 pm – Pushpa Yagotsavam
• Ekantha Seva

How to reach Vontimitta Temple?

• The direct bus is available from all parts of the state to Kadapa.
• From Kadapa Bus station, the temple is 27 km away.
• The nearest Railway station is at Kadapa which is 26 Km away.
• The nearest airport is at Kadapa which is 38 Km away.

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Date: 18Apr 2019

Starting Time: 8:00 pm

Ending Date: 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

Kalyanam Ticket Cost: Free entry for all

Dress Code: Any decent outfit to participate.

Venue: Outside temple near to Pushkarini.

Vontimitta Sri Rama Kalyanotsavam

This custom was in place from Vijayanagara times. This Celestial marriage will be performed on the first Full moon day after Sri Rama Navami.

The devotees are allowed to sit and watch this celestial marriage which is performed as per the Agama Sastra.

Advance booking or Tickets not required for this Kalyanam.

This temple is under the maintenance of TTD.

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Kalyanam Date: 30 Mar 2018

Starting Time: 6:00 pm

Muhurtham Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Vontimitta Sita Rama Kalyanam

Ticket Cost: Free entry for all

Kalyanam completes by 12:00 am

Location: Vontimitta Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple

Dress Code: Any decent outfit will be fine.

Accommodation Booking

1. The homestay is available at Vontimitta. Advance booking required for this
2. APTDC hotel is available for the stay. Advance booking required well in advance.
3. Limited stay available at Temple.

This Kalyanam is organized by TTD along with AP State Government. Vontimitta is taken care of by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Reference Link: details

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Date: 10th Apr

Timings: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Kalyanam Duration: 2 hours

Ticket cost: Free

Vontimitta Sri Rama Kalyanam

Kalyanam will not be performed on Sri Rama Navami day. It will be performed on 10th Apr as per customs followed at this temple. Devotees are allowed to watch the celestial marriage. No advance booking required or online reservation is available for this marriage.

Pattabhishekam will not be performed. Devotees who wish to participate this event can reach temple early on the day. Sri Rama Kalyanam will be performed in the evening hour for Chandra (Moon). This practice was in place from Vijayanagara times.

Reference Link: details

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The above-mentioned Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple Timings might change on festival days.

Antaralaya Darshan ticket costs Rs.50 for one person.

The Crowd will be good on Sat and Sun. Online booking is not available.

Devotees can hand over their Rama Koti Books at the temple priest.

Devotees can make donations on the name “The Executive Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati”. Please attach DD along with the letter stating the temple details.

One common Hall is available for the stay. TTD is newly building Dormitory and Cottages for the stay

How to reach Vontimitta Kondanda Rama Swamy Temple?

By Train

1. Near Railway station, 1.4 Km from Vontimitta Railway station, which takes 4 mins from this station.
2. Bhakarapet Railway station is 8.2 km, it takes 20 mins by Road from this station.
3. Kadapa Railway station, which is 25.9 Km, which takes 35 mins from this station
4. Tirupati Railway station, 117 km which takes 2 hours by road.

By Road

1. Rajampeta is 28.6 km which takes 30 mins from this town
2. 26.2 Km from Kadapa Town, which takes 25 mins
3. 116 Km from Tirupati, which takes 1 hour 55 mins
4. 133 km from Sri Kalahasthi, which takes 2 hours 15 mins
5. 28.1 Km from Tallapaka Village, which takes 35 mins from this place

Places to visit near to Temple

1. Devuni Kadapa Temple – 28.5 km from the Temple
2. Siddavatam Fort – 15.7 km from the Temple

Reference Link: Temple History

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Children under 12 years don’t need Seva or Darshan tickets.

The above-mentioned Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple Arjitha Sevas cost can be revised without prior intimation.

Dress Code:

Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Booking Procedure

1. Online booking is not available for Arjitha Seva tickets
2. Tickets can be purchased on the same day of Seva

Reference Link: Temple History

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Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam Date and Timings: 20 Apr, 8:00 am – 10:00 am

This festival will be celebrated in a grand way with colourful decorations and traditional rituals. Andhra Pradesh Government officially conducts this ritual. Utsava deities will be decorated to suit the special occasion. Kalyanam starts with the exchange of garlands, Vaag Dhanam and Kanya Dhanam followed by Mangalya Dhaaranam ( tieing knot).

Kodanda Rama Kalyanotsavam Vontimitta

Thousands of devotees participate in this event to watch the divine ritual. After Kalyanam devotees line up to bless the divine couple. On the day of Kalyanotsavam, devotees will get the chance to watch Sri Rama Pattabihshekam.

Reference Link: details

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Temple is 28 km from Kadapa Town, 16 km from Siddout fort via Bhakarapeta.  This place is associated with great scholars and bhaktas like bommari pothana who wrote Bhagavatham and dedicated to Lord here, Tallapaka Annamacharya, Ayyalaraju Tripurantaka and Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra.

Another famous poet, Valivikolanu Subba Rao, Andhra Valmiki, who had translated Ramayanam into Telugu and dedicated to Lord Rama here.

This temple was built by the Chola and Vijayanagar Kings. Vijayanagara kings renovated this temple during 16th century, this monument stands within a rectangle of walls, entered through three imposing Gopuras. The central space within the mandapam is defined by yali piers, the animals being doubled at the corners, where they frame attendant figures. The ceiling over the central space is raised on brackets with multiple corbels.

Vontimitta temple tank is another big tank which was constructed during the times of Vijayanagara dynasty.

Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam is celebrated at night here. Andhra Pradesh Government officially conducts Seetha Rama Kalyanam in this temple.

Legends associated with Vontimitta Temple Kadapa

Ancient legends say that this temple was built in a single day by ardent devotees of Bhagvan Sri Rama, Vontodu and Mittudu. After construction of this wonderful temple with 32 pillars, both devotees sacrificed their lives and transformed into statues.

It is believed that Lord Jambavatha has placed the Lord Rama Idol in this temple Garbhagudi consists of  Lord Sri Rama, Goddess Sita and Lakshmana Idol engraved on a single rock.

Another interesting fact about Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple is that it is one of the few temples, where the Idol of Sri Rama is without Lord Anjaneya Swamy at his side. Kishkindakanda, one of the 7 Kandas of The great epic Ramayanam, is believed to have happened in this region.

According to Legend, Rama, Lakshmana and Sita spent some time here in the forest during the period of their exile. Once to quench the thirst of Sita, Rama shot an arrow deep into the earth, upon which sweet water gushed out. Later, with this perennial water spring, two small tanks named Rama theertham and Lakshmana Theertham.

The Anjaneya Swamy Gandi may also be part of the Ramayanam, it is believed that the Anjaneya Swamy Idol in Gandi is made by Sri Rama on a hill stone with his arrow point to acknowledge  Anjaneya’s help him in finding Sri Sita Devi.

Vontimitta Temple Kadapa Timings

Morning: 6 am  – 1 pm

Afternoon: 2 pm – 8 pm

Vontimitta Temple Festivals

Andhra Pradesh Government Officially conducts Seetha Rama Kalyanam

Vontimitta Temple Kadapa Poojas

How to reach Vontimitta Temple Kadapa?

By Train

1. Near Railway station, 1.4 Km from Vontimitta Railway station, which takes 4 mins from this station.
2. Bhakarapet Railway station is 8.2 km, it takes 20 mins by Road from this station.
3. Kadapa Railway station, which is 25.9 Km, which takes 35 mins from this station
4. Tirupati Railway station, 117 km which takes 2 hours by road.

By Road

1. Rajampeta is 28.6 km which takes 30 mins from this town
2. 26.2 Km from Kadapa Town, which takes 25 mins
3. 116 Km from Tirupati, which takes 1 hour 55 mins
4. 133 km from Sri Kalahasthi, which takes 2 hours 15 mins
5. 28.1 Km from Tallapaka Village, which takes 35 mins from this place
6.  

Vontimitta Temple Kadapa

Reference Link: Temple History

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Temple is 28 km from Kadapa Town, 16 km from Siddout fort via Bhakarapeta.  The lofty gateway, the large and beautifully sculptured mandapam, with thirty two pillars, called the Madhyaranga mandapam. This place is associated with great scholars and bhaktas like bommari pothana who wrote Bhagavatham and dedicated to Lord here, Tallapaka Annamacharya, Ayyalaraju Tripurantaka and Ayyalaraju Ramabhadra.

Another famous poet, Valivikolanu Subba Rao, Andhra Valmiki, who had translated Ramayanam into Telugu and dedicated to Lord Rama here.

This temple was built by the Chola and Vijayanagar Kings. Vijayanagara kings renovated this temple during 16th century, this monument stands within a rectangle of walls, entered through three imposing Gopuras. The central space within the mandapam is defined by yali piers, the animals being doubled at the corners, where they frame attendant figures. The ceiling over the central space is raised on brackets with multiple corbels.

Vontimitta temple tank is another big tank which was constructed during the times of Vijayanagara dynasty.

Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam is celebrated at night here, this temple was praised by Famous French traveller, Tavernier in the year 1652.

Sri Kondanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta Legends

Ancient legends say that this temple was built in a single day by ardent devotees of Bhagvan Sri Rama, Vontodu and Mittudu. After construction of this wonderful temple with 32 pillars, both devotees sacrificed their lives and transformed into statues.

It is believed that Lord Jambavatha has placed the Lord Rama Idol in this temple Garbhagudi consists of  Lord Sri Rama, Goddess Sita and Lakshmana Idol engraved on a single rock.

Another interesting fact about Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple is that it is one of the few temples, where the Idol of Sri Rama is without Lord Anjaneya Swamy at his side. Kishkindakanda, one of the 7 Kandas of The great epic Ramayanam, is believed to have happened in this region.

According to Legend, Rama, Lakshmana and Sita spent some time here in the forest during the period of their exile. Once to quench the thirst of Sita, Rama shot an arrow deep into the earth, upon which sweet water gushed out. Later, with this perennial water spring, two small tanks named Rama theertham and Lakshmana Theertham.

The Anjaneya Swamy Gandi may also be part of the Ramayanam, it is believed that the Anjaneya Swamy Idol in Gandi is made by Sri Rama on a hill stone with his arrow point to acknowledge  Anjaneya’s help him in finding Sri Sita Devi.

Sri Kondanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta Timings

Morning: 6 am  – 1 pm

Afternoon: 2 pm – 8 pm

Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta Festivals

Andhra Pradesh Government Officially conducts Seetha Rama Kalyanam

Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta Poojas

How to reach Kondanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta?

By Train

1. Near Railway station, 1.4 Km from Vontimitta Railway station, which takes 4 mins from this station.
2. Bhakarapet Railway station is 8.2 km, it takes 20 mins by Road from this station.
3. Kadapa Railway station, which is 25.9 Km, which takes 35 mins from this station
4. Tirupati Railway station, 117 km which takes 2 hours by Road.

By Road

1. Rajampeta is 28.6 km which takes 30 mins from this town
2. 26.2 Km from Kadapa Town, which takes 25 mins
3. 116 Km from Tirupati, which takes 1 hours 55 mins
4. 133 km from Sri Kalahasthi, which takes 2 hours 15 mins
5. 28.1 Km from Tallapaka Village, which takes 35 mins from this place

Kondanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta

Reference Link: Temple History

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