Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple

Srinivasa mangapuram Temple nearby Tirupati

Distance: Srinivasa Mangapuram is situated 10.6 km west to Tirupati.

R.T.C Bus : Any bus to Piler/Madanapalli/Ramgampeta/Thala Kona goes via Srinivasa Mangapuram.

It is believed that Lord Venkateswara continued to stay here for a while after he married Goddess Padmavathi Devi before he went to Tirumala. Two festival which are celebrated with much grandeur here are the Sakshatkara Vaibhavam and Brahmotsavam.

After marriage celebrations , Lord Venkateswara Swamy with Goddess Padmavathi did not returned to Tirumala hills. But instead he visited the sage Agasthya’s ashram to seek blessings. Yes, even the lord is humble enough to seek blessings from elderly and wise. As it was scientifically wrong for the newlyweds to scale the hill for six months, the lord was unable to immediately return to the Tirumala mountain-temple. At this situation the sage Agastya suggested that Swamy Venkateswara along with his wife could stay at his humble ashram. The Lord graciously accepted this request and blessed ashram with his presence for the entire six months.

Later, before returning to the Tirumala, Swamy Venkateswara blessed the place with two boons-

1. The newly weds and elderly who are not able to visit Tirumala can get the same benefits through visiting Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

2. A devotee who takes part in the Kalyana utsasvam and ties a ‘kalyana Kankanam’ on their Right hand, can find their best, most beloved life-partner or find new happiness from their existing relationship.

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Sri Prasanna Venkateswara swamy Temple

Appalayagunta Temple nearby Tirupati

Distance: 15 km from Tirupati.

Bus Route: Buses/Privates available from R.T.C Bus station. Route is via Tiruchanoor Temple.

This place is believed to have been the resting place for Lord Venkateswara during his voyage to Tirumala.

Lord Venkateswara also bestowed blessings on Sri Siddeshwara and other sages here after his marriage with Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru.

The abhishekam that takes place every Friday in this temple is very famous. Large number of pilgrims come to offer their prayers.The temple also has the shrines of Sri Andal, Goddess Padmavathi and Anjaneyaswami. Lord Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy, the presiding deity of the temple is in Abhaya Hastha Pose(Blessing Hand).

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Sri Parasurameswara Swamy Temple

Gudimallam Temple nearby Tirupati

Gudimallam is a small village located in Srikalahasti Mandal, of the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is seven miles away from Renigunta Railway Junction of considerable significance. Though a small village, historically it is very important, because it has a beautiful Siva Temple which is popularly known as ” Sri Parasurameswara Temple.”

The main importance of the temple lies in the Linga which is housed in the Garbhagriha of the temple. This is supposed to be the earliest Linga discovered so far and it has been assigned to the 2nd or 1st century BC. The name of the temple is mentioned as Parasurameswara Temple in the inscriptions. These inscriptions do not refer to the original builders of the temple. But they register the gifts made to the temple like land, money and cows for the conduct of daily worship in the temple. The Black and Redware sherds of the 2nd or 3rd century AD have been brought to light during the course of excavations conducted in 1973. Potsherds of the Andhra Satavahana period (Circa 1st century AD to 2nd century AD) and large sized bricks measuring 42+21+6 cms. of the same period have also been found. Hence some historians assign the temple to the Satavahana period.

The temple called Parasurameswaraalayam is built on the banks of Suvaranamukhi river. There is a fascinating tale about this place. It runs-once there was a devotee by name Parasurameswara, who was worshipping Lord Siva regularly with exceptional ardor using flowers grown in his tank nearby. The flowers were odd in shape and colours-And grand to look at. The Lord was pleased and conferred bliss on him. Seeing this unseen, a demon one day ventured to pluck all the flowers and offered to Siva. Finding the transgression grievous, the pious Sivabhakta entered into a fierce boxing bout with the demon. When the vanquished demon was about to be crushed, Lord Siva appeared and blessed the both with their desire of Sayujyamukti – merging in Him

It`s a famous tourist temple .The Lord “PARASURAMESWARA DEVASTANAM”in 2 B.C and believed to be first indian temple. Within the temple premises there are other temples “SHANMUKA”with his two wifes “VALLI.”DEVASANA”,  “SURYABHAGAVAN” Temple and temple for “ANANDHAVALLI AMMAVARU”.

 

It is believed that once in 60 years the waters of River Swarnamukhi touches the main deity. In the recent past, on 4th Dec 2005.

 

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Sri Parasurameswara Swamy Temple

 

Sri Moolasthana Yellamma Temple

Sri Moolasthana Yellamma temple is located in Chandragiri, Chittoor district. She is adored for granting the desires of devotees who offer sincere prayers to her. As per legend, Daksha Prajapathi conducted a yagna and did not invite his son-in-law Siva to it. Goddess Parvathi wanted to attend this yagnam. She sought Siva’s permission, but he advised her not to attend because of the strained relationship between himself and Dakshaprajapathi. Neverthless, he allowed her to go.

But Dakshaprajpathi abused his daughter and son-in-law. Parvathi who was offended by the scoldings of her father immolated herself in the fire of Yogagni generated by her. Angered by this, Lord Siva colleceted her body from the Yagnakundam.

Nine drops out of her body matter fell at different places when Siva was carrying her body. Powerful Sakthi deities originated at these nine places. One such drop fell at the neem tree in Chandragiri where Moolasthana Yellamma originated.

Once upon a time when there was no proper medical treatment near Chandragiri, villagers died of cholera in large number. People started praying to the local deities.

The villagers from 36 villages surrounding Chandragiri met the great sage Agastya Maharshi who was taking penance on the nearby hill. The villagers prayed to Agastya Muni to suggest ways for the cure of these diseases. Then Agastya found that 3326 ghosts were residing in that area, causing trouble to the people. Agastya identified the neem tree where Moolastana Yellamma originated and installed a statue of the deity.

Agastya Maharshi also created another statue of a deity and gave it to the villagers to install and offer prayers. The villagers found two idols of the deity and installed at the neem tree. The villagers offered prayers to the deity and were relieved of the diseases.

It is profound belief of people here that the deity sanctions their diseases related to health problems, well being and business improvement and prosperity. People hail form surrounding states likes Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and neighboring districts to offer their prayers to Goddess Yellamma.

The villagers celebrate festivals on every Friday form Ma to August by sacrificing animals and cooking pongal to offer their prayers to the deity. Especially during Sankranti, there will be a variety of festivities and the deity will be decorated with flowers and carried on different on vahanas.

 

The festivities will be celebrated on a grand scale in a spectacular way. Every Friday, regular abhisheka pujas and Astalakhmi pujas are offered from 9:00 A.M To 10:30 A.M

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Sri Moolasthana Yellamma Temple

 

Sri Agastheeswara Swamy Temple

Mukkoti Temple nearby Tirupati

Distance:
8.5 Kms from Tirupati RTC Bus stand

8 Kms from Tirupati Railway station

All buses going towards kanipakam will pass mukkoti. T.T.D buses are available to this Temple.
This is Siva Adobe on the Banks of Rivers Swarnamukhi and Kalyani. This Place Mukkoti comes under Chandragiri Mandalam, Near to Tirupati,

As per Legends, After getting marriaged lord Srinivasa being told by sage Agasthya stayed at his ashram.
He performed nityapoojas to lord Shiva in this place, which is nothing but present day “Mukkoti Agasthyeswara swami temple”.
Sage Agasthya performed penace here for lord Shiva and caused the origin of river ” Suwarnamukhi ” from this place.

In the River next to temple, there is a foot print of Lord Venkateswara (Swami Vaari Padhaalu)

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Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple

Narayanavanam Temple nearby Tirupati

Distance: 37 Km from Tirupati

Nearest railway station is Puttur (5 km)

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy temple at Narayanavanam is 37 km from Tirupati. Lord Sri Venkateswara swamy and Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru, daughter of Akasa Maharaja were married here. As the marriage took place in Narayanavaram, Padmavathi’s brother build two Temples; one is here, another in Tirumala to commemorate this occasion. It is one of the few temples where we can see both Venkateswara Swamy along with Padmavathi Devi in one temple complex.Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy is the main deity here.

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Distance:  40 Km from Tirupati

Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple Karvetinagaram

At the ancient majestic location of Karvetinagaram, there is an important Lord Krishna temple renowned as the Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple. This is the only Krishna temple located in the vicinity of Tirupati, depicting the Childhood of Lord Krishna. It is located at the town Karvetinagaram, located at a distance of 42KM from the Tiruapti. Here the Lord is abode along with his virtuous consorts by the names of Goddess Rukmini Devi and Goddess Satyabhama Ammavaru. This temple is located at the Karvetinagaram in the temple district of Andhrapradesh, Chittoor. This temple comes under the direct administrative control of TTD, Tirupati.

Significance of Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple

This temple beholds the beautiful image of Venugopala Krishna, an eternally charming Lord Krishna holding flute at the reading position and his favorite pot of butter kept at the feet. As the Lord is positioned in-front of a cow, the time and circumstances are clear and precise. But the presence of his consorts Sri Rukmini Ammavaru and Sri Satyabhama Ammavaru, brings us a greater perspective about the temple and the Lord. It tells us that Lord Krishna is ever-present while transcending the limits of time and life. With paying homage to Sri Venugopala Swamy, you can find relief from many earthly worries and problems. When a childless couple visits the Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, the Lord shall bless you with a child, beholding the blessings of Lord Krishna.

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Sri Kalahasteeswara temple

SriKalahasthi Temple nearby Tirupati

Distance: 36Km

Sri Kalahasteeswara temple is known for its Vayu linga, one in every of the Panchabhoota Sthalams, representing wind. The Srikalahasti Temple inner temple was created around 5th century and also the outer temple was created within the 12th century by the Chola kings and also the Vijayanagara kings. Vayu is incarnated as Lord Shiva and worshiped as Kalahasteeswara.

Srikalahasthi temple very popular temple in India because this temple one of the pancha Bhoota lingam temples in India Panchabhoota, and they are Air, sky, Earth, water, fire this called in sanskrit panchabootalu this Srikalahasti temple place has Vayu lingam (air place). So many more pilgrims believed this five panchabhoota temples visit once what we have problems and any doshams resolved automatically. And this temple has very famous for Rahu, Kethu puja, that means who has Rahu, kethu dosham if they come here and during this puja it’s resolved automatically here. So many more peoples coming here during this puja and this Srikalahasti temple very popular tourism place also because this temple very biggest and old historical temple also and very good beautiful architecture here so many more tourists also coming here frequently.

Importance  of  Srikalahasti Temple:

The Srikalahasti Temple is additionally related to Rahu and Kethu (of the 9 grahams or celestial bodies within the Indian astrological scheme). The river Suvarnamukhi takes the northerly course at SriKalahasti virtually laundry the west wall of the celebrated Srikalahasti Temple. Within this terribly massive temple, located between 2 steep hills Sripuram and Mummidi-cholapuram, is that the Sivalinga set to represent the part of Vayu.

This Srikalahasti Temple is taken into account because the Kailash of the South or Dakshin Kailashi. Saivaite saints of the primary century herb concerning this temple.

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Sri Kalahasti Temple Video

 

Sri Desamma Devalayam Nagari

Distance:  45 Km from Tirupati

Goddess Desamma is well-known as ‘Goddess bestowing eyesight’ to the people afflicted with eye problems. Desamma’s Temple is located ate Tirumala Raja Kandriga near Nagari Town in Chittoor district in an area of 5 acre and 37 cent of land. The temple was constructed in 1980.

According to a local story, there was an old and poor woman who earned her livelihood by selling firewood. One day, as usual, she went to fetch firewood. Suddenly she fell on a thorny bush and lost her sight.

Then a small girl appeared to her and escorted her to her home. The girl told the old woman that she should dig at the place where she had fallen and recover and idol of goddess and asked her to install the idol. She further told her to dig a pit nearby place and that water would strike there and she should perform abhisekham of the idol. She should then sprinkle the holy water on her face to get back her eyesight.

The old woman followed the instruction of the girl and recovered her lost sight. Then onwards the temple came to be known as Desamma Temple.

The abhisheka teertham is considered to be effective and a wonderful medicine for curing eye problems.

According to another story, there was an argument between Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi. Goddess Parvathi resented her husband and came down to the earth. She installed the phallus and took penance for Lord Siva and also donated her eyes.

The Raja of Karvetinagaram came hunting in this area and when he approached the temple site, he lost his sight. Then Goddess Desamma told him to sprinkle holy abhishekam water on his eyes. Raja did accordingly and recovered his sight. As a token of devotion, he constructed a pacca temple for her.

Another story in circulation is that Desamma and Oruguntalamma were sisters. Oruguntalamma had two sons PothuRaju and SiddiRaju. One day Desamma came to see her sister’s sons. Oruguntalamma hid her sons and told her sister that her sons had gone out. Angered by the sarcastic remarks of her sister, Desamma turned PothuRaju and SiddiRaju into stones. And Oruguntalamma severed her sister’s head.

Desamma’s head fell at a distance where the present temple is located. Regular prayers are being offered to both Desamma and Oruguntalamma on Tuesdays and Fridays. People visit Desamma Temple from the neighboring states also in June and September.

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Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple

Nagalapuram Temple nearby Tirupati

Distance: 70 Km from Tirupati

Bus: Any bus which goes to Picchatur/ Uthukota/Chennai(bus via Uthukota) goes via Nagalapuram.

Sri Vedanarayana swamy temple of nagalapuram in Chittoor district is a popular Vaishnava temple.

Nagalapuram is 70Km away from Tirupati on the Chennai-Tirupati Road. The temple is a fine example of Vijayanagar style of architecture.

The temple was built by Sri Krishnadevaraya in memory of his mother Nagalamba.

Every year, the Sun provides a visual feast to the devotees during the ‘Surya Puja’.

Call it an astronomical marvel or whatever, the sun rays touch the presiding deity of Lord Vedanarayana situated in the sanctum sanctorum only on these three days.

The rays of the setting Sun enter the main ‘Gopuram’, slowly sneak through the precincts to touch the main deity, tucked 600 feet away from the entrance. What is more astonishing is that the rays go up the deity’s feet, waist and head respectively on the three days. Mythology says that Lord Vishnu in his first incarnation as a fish (‘Matsyavathara’) waged a relentless war with demons to rescue the ‘Vedas’. Maha Vishnu was said to be in a frozen state due to his stay in underwater for a long period. The half-fish and half-human idol of Sri Vedanarayana in this temple is said to represent this very ‘Matsyavathara’ and the priests quoting scriptures say the Sun God passes his rays to warm up the deity. The ritual is observed every year the same period . A ‘Theppotsavam will be conducted.

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Sri Kanipaka Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Kanipakkam

Distance: 67.2 Km from Tirupati

Bus Route: Regular Buses are available from Tirupati R.T.C Bus station.
The temple was constructed in the early 11th century by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara dynasty.

Sthala Purana (history of this place)
Once upon a time there lived three farmers with physical deformities. They were dumb, deaf and blind by birth. They owned a piece of land. In olden days water was drawn from the well by way of Piccota system. As one of them used to irrigate the field through the channels, the other two used to ply on the piccota. On one such operation they found that the water in the well got dried up and they could no longer continue their job. One of them got into the well and started digging it up. He was taken aback to see the iron implement hitting a stone like formation. Later, he was shocked to see blood oozing out from it. Within a few seconds the entire water in the well turned blood red in colour. Thus, startled by this divine experience all the three became normal getting rid of their deformities. As soon as the villagers came to know about this miracle, they thronged to the well and tried to deepen the well further. But their attempt proved futile because the ‘Swayambhu’ idol (the self manifested) of Lord Vinayaka emerged from the swirling waters. After this miracle, coconuts were offered and the theertham from the coconuts covered the entire area. This led to the modification in the usage of the word ‘Kaniparakam’ and was later pronounced as ‘Kanipakam’. Even today the idol is in the original well and the springs of the well are perennial and eternal. During the rainy season, the holy water from the well overflows even today. Another striking and strange feature of the idol is that it is still growing in size! At present we can see the knees and the abdomen of the idol. An ardent devotee had offered a ‘Kavacham’ (armour) to the lord fifty years ago, but today it is out of size and doesn’t fit the idol. The holy water from the well is offered to the devotees as Tirtham (Holy water).

Legend associated to the temple
Long ago there lived two brothers Sankha and Likhita. They were on a pilgrimage to Kanipakam. As the journey was tiring, the younger brother Likhita felt hungry. Disregarding the advice of the elder brother he plucked a mango from the mango grove. Sankha felt bad and reported this to the ruler of that area and pleaded for punishment for the sin committed during the piligrimage. Thus Likhita was punished severely being deprived of both arms. Later they took bath in the river near Kanipakam temple. Lo behold! The chopped arms were restored to Likhita as soon as he had a dip in the sacred waters of the river. These incidents lead the ruler to rename the river as Bahuda (bahu means human arm). Thus the river beside Kanipakam temple is now known as Bahuda River.

Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka as up-holder of ‘Truth’
The swayambhu idol of Kanipakam is the up-holder of truth. Day to day disputes between people are resolved by taking a special oath (Pramanam). The people involved in the disputes i.e., both the parties take a holy dip in the temple tank (Pushkarini) and swear before the lord. It is taken as gospel truth. There are instances when the person who committed the sin voluntarily agrees as soon as he had the dip and much before entering the temple itself. It seems the lord dawns invisibly on the sinner and makes him repent & feel guilty for his sinful deeds. Thus the glory of Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka spread far and wide and the honourable courts upheld the ‘Special Oath’ in their judicial pronouncements.

The villagers of Kanipakam believe that the disputes are settled without the interference of the court, police and middlemen. It is all due to the purification of the hearts of the rivals under his divine spell. The guilty accept their guilt and pray to HIM for his forgiveness. Devotees who wish to give up bad habits like smoking, drinking, etc take bath in the pushkarini and take are oath in the temple at Kanipakam by contributing Rs. 516/-. The time of the seva is between 5 pm to 5.15 pm everyday which is called Pramanam.

 

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Kanipakam Temple Video

 

Sri Pallikondeswara Swamy Temple , Surutapalli

Distance: 70 Km from Tirupati.

Bus Route: Any bus which goes to Uthukota/Chennai(Via Uthukota) goes via Surutupalli.

PALLIKONDESHWARASWAMY TEMPLE

THE ONLY PRODHOSHA KSHATRAM IN ENTIRE INDIA.

Sri Pallikondeshwara swamy temple at Surutapalli. Chittor district in Andhra Pradesh 3kms from Uttukottai, TamilNadu is the only place where the Lord Shiva is seen in the reclining position (sleeping position) also called as Neelakantha. It is here the Prodohosha Kala pooja has began since ages. By performing this Prodohosha Kaala pooja everyone will find complete solutions and get rid of poverty, ill health and will be bestowed with wealth and prosperity. This is one of the most auspicious pooja in the Hindu Dharma. Related to Shiva Skanda Purana
Prodhosha is the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati when both are in an extremely propitious mood. Prayers during this period will fulfill one’s desires and bring happiness in life.
The Prodhosha Kaala pooja is highly lauded by the scriptures and is very great sanctity and importance to the worshipers of Lord Shiva. The mere sight of the Deity in the temple during this period will destroy all the sins and bestow bountiful blessings and Grace upon the fortunate beholder. Even a single Bilva leaf (leaf taken from the stone wood apple tree) offered to the Lord at this unique, auspicious moment equals a hundred Mahapujas.
During the Prodhosha Kaala a large number of devotees gather to light the lamps. It is said that even to light a single wick of a lamp at this period is considered highly meritorious and productive of untold benefits both materialistic and spiritually. Most fortunate and blessed is the person who performs the Prodhosha Kaala pooja, Lord Shiva showers His choicest Grace and blessings on him in a very short period.

History

Sri Pallikondeeswara temple that attracts countless devotees is a place where all deities can be seen with their consorts.Numerous Saints and sages, have visited this temple and have contributed to the sanctity of the soil at suruttappalli.During the churning of the ocean of milk, by the Devas and the Asuras, to the wonderment of all those who were present, came out from the depths of the ocean, Goddess Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth, the moon, the sacred cow with the face of woman called Kamadehenu, the sacred and wonderful tree that can grant anything that we desire and called kalpaka vriksha and so many other things. The holy pot containing Amrutha which can give immorality also came out. But the overworked gigantic snake ‘Vasuki’ could not help spitting out a terrible and a most deadly poisonous smoke or gas called ‘Halahala’ and it was capable of killing instantly anyone that inhaled it.

Taking pity on the beings that were engaged in the churning of the ocean of milk and for the well being of all other creatures living on other planets, Lord Shiva consumed the entire smoke that spewed from the snake’s mouth. When the poison was just going down the throat of Lord Shiva, his consort shakthi also Uma stopped it there by tightly holding Shiva’s throat for same time. The blueish poison stayed there and the Lord’s neck turned blue. This incident pleased everyone and endeared Lord Shiva to all and got him countless names such as ‘Neela Greeva’ ‘Neela Kanta’, ‘Nanjundeswara’.

After consuming the poisonous smoke and handing over the pot of Amrutha to the Devas, Lord Shiva proceeded to his favourite abode ‘Kailash’ with his consort Uma. But on the way He felt exhausted and slightly uncomfortable, when he reached a place in the bounds of Andhra, which came to be called Surutappalli.

There He lies down, as if to relax for some time and perhaps to fathom the love of his devotees including the Devas, keeping his head of the laps of his consort Uma or Parvathi. All Devas who were concerned about Lord Shiva’s well being assembled there and stood around him, waiting for the Lord to open his eyes and cast his gracious looks upon them. This lying posture of Lord Shiva is very rare and is almost similar to Lord Vishnu’s usual posture. The Lord came to be called ‘Pallikondeeswara’ and his concert ‘Sri Sarva Mangala’.

Temple Details: http://pallikondeswarar.com

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Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Temple , Bugga Agraharam

Distance from Tirupati : 56 Km

Bugga Agraharam Temple, on the outskirts of Nagari on the banks of Kusasthali River, It is located 56 Km from Tirupati. It houses the idols of Kasi Viswanatha, His consort Goddess Annapurna, Kamakshi Devi and Prayaga Madhava Swamy along with His consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi. The important festivals held here are Mahasivaratri, Karthika Somavaram, Pradosham and Kala Bhairava Ashtami.

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Sri Kariyamanikya Perumala Swamy Temple Nagari

Sri Kariyamanikya Swamy Temple is located at distance of 51 km from Tirupati. It is believed that Lord Maha Vishnu liberated Gajendra, the elephant and Makara the crocodile here ( as found in the episode ‘Gajendra Moksham’ in Srimad Bhagavatham ).

The Kanchi Garuda Seva, Kanuma Utsavam, Ratha Sapthami and Vaikunta Ekadasi are celebrated here.

How to reach Sri Kariyamanikya Swamy Temple from Tirupati?

1) A.P.S.R.T.C is running buses to Nagari frequently.

2) Devotees can also reach from Chennai as Nagari is in the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

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Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple Thondamanadu , Temple was built by Thondaman Chakravarthy. The brother of Akasaraja. Thondaman ruling Thondamanadu Mandal to the expectations of the people and constructed several Temple. Every day he used to go Tirumala to participate in the service of the Lord.

After attaining the old age. Thondaman expressed his inability to the Lord of travelling to Tirumala to have His Darshan. The Lord after realizing the intention of  Thondaman promised that he Himself will come to his house. For accepting the Pooja Kainkaryams.

Accordingly, The Lord along with SriDevi and Bhu Devi to used to come to the House of Thondaman for accepting the sevas.  The Lord was called ‘VeetilIrndurai Perumal’ because of the appearance in the house.

Since Thondaman constructed Ananda Nilayam at Tirumala, here at Tondamanadu also the construction of Temple gopuram was constructed in similar structure.

Lord here can be seen in Abhaya Hastha posture, indicating that the Lord will come to the rescue of the devotees. No where we can find Lord in seating posting with Sri Devi and Bhu Devi and in Abhaya Hastha Posture.

“The hidden meaning is to convey to the devotees that the Lord Sri Venkateswara will come to the rescue of only those who fall at his feet, i.e., total surrender.

Tondaman constructed big tank near the Temple which accumulates the water from Akasaganga of Tirumala. Tondaman made arrangements to perform the Abhishekam Karyams to the Lord with this water only.

This temple was built by King Thondaman and is Currently under the control of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

 

Temple Darshan Timings: 6:00 am  – 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

How to reach Thondamanadu?

1) It is located at 35 km away from Tirupati and 9 Km from Sri Kalahasti.

2) Buses which goes to Sri Kalahasti goes via Thondamanadu.

3) Bus frequency is quite from Tirupati Bus station.

Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple

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Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Video

 

Ramagiri Valeeswarar Swamy Temple

Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar Swamy Temple

Ramagiri village has two main temples, one is Subramanya Swamy temple which is located on top of the hill, and the other one at the foot of the hill. Subramanya Swamy temple at the top of the hill is a new temple, built in the year 1969. The temple which is located at the foot of the hill is The Vaaleeswarar Swamy temple, which has many legends associated with.

Legend of Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar Swamy Temple

As per the legend, Lord Sree Rama wanted to perform pooja to Lord Siva in Rameswaram, which is in the Southern part of Tamil Nadu. To perform pooja he needs Shiva Linga so he ordered Lord Hanuman to bring an idol of Shiv Linga from Kasi, which is located in the Northern part of India. When Hanuman was returning from Kasi via Ramagiri, Lord Bhairavar used his power to make Hanuman sweat and get tired. Hanuman wanted to have water and saw a pond in this site. He handed over the Shiv Linga to a boy without knowing the fact that it was Bhairavar. After having water, he returned to the same place to collect the Idol, he noticed that the Shiv Linga is already installed on the ground. He tried his level best to lift the idol and all his efforts went vain. Ultimately, he cursed the pond to become a hill and flown to Kasi to get another Shiva Linga. It is believed that the hill which got created due to the curse of Lord Hanuman is called Ramagiri. As the Shiv Linga idol was pulled by the tail of Hanuman, it got the name “Vaaleeswarar”. In Tamil language, “Vaal” means “tail”. Even today we can see that Shiva Linga Idol slightly tilted.

Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar Swamy Temple History

Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar Swamy temple is believed to be built by Pallava king in the 9th century A.D. There is a pond near to Temple with full of pure water , and the water source is not known to anybody. The water comes out from the mouth of a Nandi idol. Water here, flows for all the days in a year. Near the Nandi idol. There is small Shiva Linga Idols next to the Pond. There is also a shrine for Lord Ganesha. Behind Ganesha Temple, there is a way with steps that takes you to the hill top temple of Subramanya Swamy Temple.

There is no Raja Gopuram or Dwajasthambham (flag post) for the temple. This temple is basically divided into two divisions. The first division has Bhairavar as the main deity whereas the second division has Shiva Linga named as Vaaleeswarar as the main deity.

This is one rare temple having a tall magnificent idol of Bhairavar in the main sanctum sanctorum. You can find the idol of dog in front of the main shrine, as dog is the vaahan for Bhairav. Adjacent to Bhairavar shrine, there is a separate shrine for the Goddess Kalika matha. The corridor surrounding the Bhairavar shrine has small idols of Bhairavar in various postures on the walls. The entrance of Bhairavar shrine has two Shiva Lingas and a Siddhi Vinayak idol with a different look of trunk.

The other part of the temple is dedicated Lord Shiva named as Vaaleeswarar. He is in form of a Shiva Linga slightly slanted. Opposite to him is a small Nandi idol and Hanuman idol. Usually Hanuman Idol will be opposite to Rama Idol, but not in front of Shiva. Hence, this also becomes a rare idol. There is also another big artistically beautiful Nandi idol. The entrance of Shiva main shrine has two big idols of Dwarapalaks. Ganesha and Chandramouleeswarar (Shiva Linga) are also found in the entrance.

The idols of Brahma, Vishnu, Shanmuga, Veerabhadra, Durga, Surya, Chandikeswarar, Sapta Mata, Dakshinamurthy, Ayyappa, Anjaneya, and Appar are found in the corridor. The idol of the saint Agastya is found in a different posture; his head is covered with a hat like covering. There is an idol for Ganesha named as Gajamukha which is a fantastic example for Pallava sculptural style. The idol of Veerabhadra in the sitting posture is a rare idol. The idol of Ganesh near the entrance of main shrine is also looking different and very attractive.

There is a separate shrine for the Goddess of the temple Maragadambigai. The idol is big and attractive. In the wall, you can find a small carving depicting the scene of Hanuman pulling the Shiv Linga.

This temple is a calm and serene location where you will get the antique feeling and experience tranquillity.

Lord Shiva has five faces – Isaanam, Thathpurusham, Vaamadhevam, Sathyojaatham and Agoram. There are five Shiva temples (called Pancha Brahma Sthalams) near Chennai, representing each of these faces. Vaaleeswarar temple of Ramagiri represents the Isaana face of Shiva. Bhairav of this temple is also called as Santana Prapti Bhairav. It is believed that if the childless couple worship Bhairav of this temple, they will be blessed with child.

Directions to Ramagiri Valeeswarar Swamy Temple

Tirupati -> Puttur  -> Narayanavananam Road -> Picchatur  -> Ramagiri. Ramagiri is 2 Km away from Picchatur. It is on the Bypass Road only.

From Chennai , Chennai -> Tiruvallur -> Uttukottai -> Surutapalli -> Ramagiri.

Temple is 58 Km away from Tirupati and 75 km from Chennai.

Ramagiri Valeeswarar Swamy Temple Timings : 8 am –  11:45 am and 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Ramagiri Valeeswarar Swamy Temple Gallery

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Sri Mogileswara Swamy Temple Mogili 

Distance: 105 Km from Tirupati

Sri Mogileswara Swamy temple lies at Mogili, a sleepy hamlet along Palamner, Chittoor. According to inscription belonging to the sixth regional year of Raja Raja Chola, the diety here was Thrimurthyurat Nayanar.

Sri Mogileswara Swamy temple faces east and is enclosed by a compound wall. It has three gopuras. Apart from the presiding deity, the temple also contains images of Dakshinamurthi Brahma and Vishnu. On the northern side of the main temple, Kamakshi Devi temple is located. An amazing feature of this temple is its pushkarini. No one knows how the water flows out from the mouth of Nandi in all the seasons. Children and women consider that a bath in the holy pushkarini is highly beneficial. Devotees also offer special prayers to Kamakshi Devi for fulfillment of their desires.

The ten-day Brahmothsavam held during Sivarathri is the most important festival.

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Sri Boyakonda Gangamma Temple

Distance: 110 Km from Tirupati

Boyakonda: Legendary Hill Shrine

BOYAKONDA Gangamma temple situated near Diguvapalli in Chowdepalli mandal is one of the famous hill shrines in the state. Thousands of pilgrims worship the presiding deity of the temple Gangamma everyday. Devotees from the neighboring Karnataka and Tamil Nadu also worship the goddess. This temple is set on a picturesque hillock with serene surroundings.

About two centuries ago bird-hunting tribals – ‘boyas’ and ‘yelikas’ lived in the forest area around the hillock. They stood up and resented the repressive and automatic rule of the nawabs. They retaliated against the muslim soldiers and chased them. The then Golconda Nawab rushed additional troops to crush the revolt.

Boya tribals could not withstand the onslaught of the Muslim army and field into the forest and prostrated near the hillock and prayed Almighty to save them. The spirit of the Goddess ‘Shakti’ descended from the hillock and shielded the tribals and crushed the Nawab’s army. Local people say that the ‘Shakti’ has tied the heads of soldiers to banyan tree branches. Goddess Gangamma is the incarnation of ‘Shakti’. Local people believe that the ‘Pushkarini’ water is very powerful, and sprinkling it in the field will yield good crop. Devotees can test whether their wish will be fulfilled or not by placing a flower on the head of the deity. Locals believe that if the flower falls on the right side it is positive and negative if it falls on the left. Many devotees who prayed the Goddess were blessed with kids. The Gangamma temple was taken over by Endowments Department in 1990. Since then an executive officer is looking after the administration of the temple and efforts were made to develop the temple and facilities were created for devotees.

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Ardhagiri Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Temple Timings : 05.30 am to 1.30 pm and 01.30 pm to 9.00 pm.

On a full moon day it is open till 11 pm.

Crowd will be high on Full moon Day attracts thousands of pilgrims.

Ardhagiri Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple is located one and a half km up of the hill in Aragonda village, Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh, 15 km away from Kanipakam.

This Holy kshetram is 300 years old. Garlands made of betel leaves, Marrigolds, and Tulasi(Indian Basil), and other flowers are offered to Lord. The striking feature of moolavigraha (Main deity) is that it faces towards north. The first says of the sun; fall on the feet of the Lord. Gradually the sunrays disappear after reaching the head of the lord

Temple History

Ramayana is one of the  famous epics of India.As stated in Ramayana, during the battle Lakshmana, younger brother of Rama was battling with Meganadha (Son of Ravana). He became unconscious when one of the arrows of  hit him. A herb known as “Sanjeevani” can only bring Lakshmana to conscious.

This herb was available in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas which is far from Lanka. Hanuman , who could fly long distances in no time and who had immense strength and intelligence was deputed to bring the herb, but before sunrise. Hanuman went to the Himalayas in no time. But he could not differentiate between the various herbs and plants available. So He just plucked the entire mountain and carried back to the place where Lakshmana was lying unconscious.

During this journey, it is believed that a piece of rock from the mountain fell into the tank. Since a piece of mountain fell here it got its name of Ardhagiri or Arakonda.

About Swamy Pushkarini

People’s belief is Sanjeevini dropped into the place from then onward water in the pool didn’t expired . It is believed that it cures all types of diseases when devotees drink water from this theerham as the water contains medicinal properties.

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Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu

Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu is Located at a distance of 94 Km from Tirupati

Legend of Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu 

Kodanda Ramaylam was built by Lord Jambavantha in Treta Yuga as a mark of his respect towards Lord Sri Rama. Uniqueness of this temple is that here Lord Sri Rama will be seen in the coronation ceremony posture as presiding deity flanked by His beloved Goddess Sita Devi and also by his brothers  Laxmana, Bharatha, Shatrughna and  Lord Anjaneya.Here SriRama also called as ‘Pratapa Raama’ as he is holding sword.

There is also a hill here called ‘Veeranna Konda’ with the shrine of Veerabhadra. It is said that the sage Valmiki sat on this hill while writing The Ramayana.

Another uniqueness of this Temple Idol in this Temple is facing North and Locals says that it is the only Temple in Andhra Pradesh with North facing.

Tallapaka Ananmacharya penned as many as 21 ‘sankeertanas’ in praise of the Pattabhirama Swamy deity here.

Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple is holding 500 years of history, this temple well managed in Krishna Deva Raya’s period and Chola’s period. In 1997, TTD (Tiruma tirupati Devasthanams) adopted and from then temple has seen drastic growth.

Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu Temple Timings : 5:30 am – 8 pm

Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu is now under the administration of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and TTD conducts Annual Brahmotsavams, SitaRama Kalyanam in a Grand way.

S.No	Schedule	Morning	Evening
1	Day 1	Dwajarohanam	Gaja Vahanam
2	Day 2	Muthyapu Pandiri	Hanumantha  Vahanam
3	Day 3	Kalap Vruksha Vahanam	Simha Vahanam
4	Day 4	Sarvabhoopala Vahanam	Sesha Vahanam
5	Day 5	Surya Prabha VahanamMohini Avataram	Chandra Prabha Vahanam
6	Day 6	Sita Rama Kalyanam	Garuda Vahanam
7	Day 7	Rathotsavam	Dhuli
8	Day 8	Parveti Utsavam	Aswa Vahanam
9	Day 9	Hamsa Vahanam	Dwajavarohanam
10	Day 10	Pushpa Yagam

Usually Rathotsavam happens to be a big religious affair in this nine-day brahmotsavams as tens of thousands converge to witness the grandeur of Lord Sri Rama on the massive wooden chariot.

How to reach Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu from Tirupati?

1) Vayalpadu is located in Chittoor District

2) Bus Route : Tirupati  – Piler – Vayalpadu

3) Direct Passenger Train runs from Tirupati To Vayalpadu, Train from Tirupati at 10:30 pm.

 

Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Valmikipuram Vayalpadu Photo-Gallery

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Sri Pattabi Rama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram

 

Sri Kurma Varadaraja Swamy Temple

Sri Kurma Varadaraja swamy temple has been located on the way to Palamaner and Kotur road faraway from 4 km.

Kurma a form of the God Vishnu, In this form Vishnu is the giver of boons. At the heart of Sri Kurma Varadaraja Swamy temple sacred deity Varadaraja swamy and goddess Bhudevi has been residing. Sri kurma varadharaja swamy temple abode on the bank of the sacred river koudinya

Legend for Sri Kurma Varadaraja Swamy Temple

During the period of 1790’s the Rayalaseema region is under the rule of muhammadheans, at this time due to religious differences among the people, most of the prominent temples was demolished. By knowing the situation, the former Kurmai villagers have demolished the Praharana (fencing around the temple ) and later cover the whole temple, which is nearly 250 square kilo meters with sand, to save the Temple from desecration by the hordes of muhammadean rulers. It is believed that Sri Varadaraja swamy has left the temple to Kancheepuram (Kanchi) and while leaving the place he made his foot prints on the stone called Kodhevarabanda.

How Sri Kurma Varadaraja Swamy came into Light?

Nearly 150 years back, one day a Karnataka Nephew of Kurmai village visited and examined the sand hills and accidentally he noticed gopuram of Varadaraja swamy temple. With the help of Kurmai villagers, he cleared all the sand and started rebuilding the temple . During the time of reconstruction the hand of deity Varadaraja Swamy sculpture got broken and later they were built a new art sculpture of deity Varadaraja Swamy .

Driving Directions to Palamner

Palamner is at the border of Andhra Pradesh and Karnakata and is located at 114 Km from Tirupati.

Palamner main road , Kurmai village is at a distance of 4.4 Km. Share Autos, Local Buses do run to this place.

 

Sri Kurma Varadaraja Swamy Temple Photo Gallery

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Reference Link: https://gotirupathi.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/kurmai-varadaraja-swamy-temple/

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Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Tarigonda

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Tarigonda, is a place for Pramanaalu ( Promise). Belief is that if anyone lies here in the Temple , it affects the family and it’s generations.

Legend of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Tarigonda

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Idol was established by Dhoorvasa Maharshi. Dhoorvasa Maharshi established DharmaPeetam using his spiritual powers.

During Chola period, there lived a cowherd by name Ramanaidu in ChittiCherla near BakaraPeta used to take Cattle to Tari Kunda forest area for feeding. There found the Idol of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple , which is South to Tari Kunda Village. RamaNaidu then built the Temple for Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. Gradually Thari Kunda turned into Tarigonda.

How to reach Tarigonda?

Tarigonda is 98 km away from Tirupati, near to Gurram Konda, Madanapalle.

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Tarigonda Temple Video

 

Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple

Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple Keelapatla near Palamaner

Sri Koneti Rayala Swamy also known as Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Keelapatla Village. Lord venkateswara Swamy in Keelapatla is named as Koneti Rayudu. Moola virat (main idol) in this temple is similar to the one at Tirumala Hills.

Temple is  47 km away from Chittoor town, 55 km from Madanapalle,  8 Km towards North East to Palamaner town and 116 km from Tirupati.

This temple was constructed by the Regents of Pallava kings in 9th and 10th centuries. The temple architecture remains the style of Pallava and Chola culture.

Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple

When saint brughu came to earth after kicking on the Lord Maha Vishnu’s chest and forgiveness by Lord.  About saint’s sin, Saint Kashyapa advised him to establish Venkateswara Swamy Idols at 7 different places.  As advised by Kashyapa, Brughu established Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Dwaraka Tirumala,  Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Srinivasa mangapuram, Koneti Rayala Swamy at Keelapatla Village, Diguva Tirupati at Mulbagal ..etc.

After installing idols, Saint Brughu hid these idols from common man’s view with his spiritual powers, only devotees can find these idols.

Because there is no existence of Lord Venkateswara on the Earth, which means these temple were built before Lord Venkateswara Swamy arrival on the Earth.

After Lord’s arrival on The Earth, Brughu Maharshi along with Agasthya Maharshi came to these places and revoked the maaya (magical powers) so that it is visible for common man. Later, Rulers built the temples after knowing the powers of these Idols.

About Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple

Idols of Venkateswara swamy at Tirumala and at Keelapatla Village are identical. The Lord at Keelapatla Village is Kalpatharuvu ( Boon giver) , Chintamani ( A celestial power) and Kamadhenu ( Grants all your wish).

Lord standing here with his “Kati Varada Hastham” posture, holding Sankhu Chakram and having impression of Sridevi and Bhudevi on both sides of His chest.

Jaya Vijayas (watchmen) are standing at the gate entrance of Temple.

Great poet Annamayya priased Lord with different names, in one of his famous lyrics, he mentioned koneti rayudu, ‘Podaganti mayya mimmu Koneti Rayuda‘.

Sub Temples at Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple

Chennakesava Swamy with his two wives, five Alwars,, Bhoo Varaha Swamy , Garuda and Anjaneya swamy statues can be seen here.

Legends associated with Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple

After having darshan here, devotees proceed to Tirumala by foot. There is a footpath way from this village to Tirumala with resting places (Mantap) in between.

Directions to Keelpatla Village from Tirupati

1. From Tirupati Central Bus station, direct buses to Palamaner is available at regular frequency
2. From Palamaner bus station, share autos, private cabs runs to this place at regular intervals
3. Route map: Tirupati -> Chandragiri -> Chittoor -> Palamaner -> Keelapatla Village.

Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple

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