Vadapalli Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple: History, Timings, and Route

Vadapalli Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple: History, Timings, and Route

“Vadapalli” is located on the banks of the Godavari River. The town is well-known for its “Vadapalli Venkanna Swamy Temple,” also referred to as “Sri Lord Venkateswara Swamy.”

It is a historically significant temple that was built on a large, open area of land later. ‘Govindanamaalu’ is written all over the temple roof to assist followers in reciting them while doing Pradakshinas. Every Saturday, stalls are set up half a kilometre from the temple for the mela, or fair. It is said that if the devotees consistently execute 11 Pradakshinas (circumambulations) on 7 Saturdays, Lord Venkateswara will be pleased and grant their wishes. Because of this, a significant number of devotees assemble here every Saturday.

The material used to create Lord Venkateswara Swamy’s deity is sandalwood. ‘Kalyana Venkateswara Swami’ is another name for Sri Venkateswara Swamy in this context. For ten days, there is a magnificent celebration of Brahmotsavam. On this day, a significant number of devotees come from all across the state to perform pujas and rituals.

Devotees hold that if they perform ‘Goda Devi Kalyanam,’ unmarried girls and boys will eventually get married.

Preferable Dress Code for Sevas

• Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt or kurta and pyjama.
• Ladies: saree or salwar kameez (with Pallu Compulsory).
• All devotees are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, etc., as they are strictly prohibited, irrespective of age group.

Vadapalli Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

• Gothranamarchana: Rs. 5
• Keshakhanda (tonsuring): Rs. 25
• Asttothara Pooja: Rs. 150. No asttothara pooja on Saturdays.
• Suprabhatha Seva: Rs. 200
• Four-wheeler Vehicle pooja: Rs. 50
• Two-wheeler vehicle pooja: Rs. 20
• Nithya Kalyanotsavam: Rs. 750
• Thulabharam: Rs.50
• Special Darshan: Rs. 50
• Visishta Darshan: Rs. 200
• Godadevi Kalyanam: Rs. 1116
• Veda Aseervachanam: Rs. 1116 for a couple.

Darshan is free for children under the age of ten. The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation by the temple trust.

Instructions to Pilgrims

• Every pilgrim with a group ticket is required to report together.
• All pilgrims must present the same original photo ID (Aadhar card) that they used to make their reservation at the time of entry.
• The pilgrims are only allowed to dress traditionally. Man: Pyjamas, Kurtha, Dhoti, Shirt. Female: dupatta-paired chudidar, half-saree, and saree.
• Darshanam’s reporting was both on time and late (after 1 1/2 hours only in the scheduled slot).
• When reporting, pilgrims shouldn’t be carrying any electronics, cell phones, or bags.
• Every reservation is final. Refunds, cancellations, advancements, and postponements are not permitted.
• It is not allowed to enter Mada Streets, the Temple, or the queuing lines with shoes on.

Vadapalli Temple Timings

Day	Morning Hours	Afternoon hours
Sunday	6.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m	4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m
Monday	6.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m	4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m
Tuesday	6.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m	4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m
Wednesday	6.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m	4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m
Thursday	6.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m	4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m
Friday	6.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m	4.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m
Saturday	4.00 a.m to 1.30 p.m	4.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m

How do I reach Vadapalli Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple?

• Road travel is available from Ravulapalem town in the East Godavari district to Vaadapalli, popularly known as Konaseema Tirupati.
• The distance from the Ravulapalem RTC bus station is 11km.
• Local cars are available to get to the temple.
• There will be roadside direction signs starting from the Ravulapalem RTC bus stop.