Located in the holy city of Tirupati in Chittoor, Andhra
Pradesh, Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is a one of the famous temple dedicated to
Lord Rama along with Devi Sita and Lakshmana. Believed to be built in the 10th
century, during the reign of Chola kings, it has been maintained and developed
by many kingdoms. It was developed in 15th Century by Sri Krishna Deva Raya of
Vijayanagara dynasty.
Location Andhra Pradesh, Chittoor, Amaravathi
Legend
According to the legends, when Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and
Lord Lakshmana were returning to Ayodhya, they had stayed at this place for a
night.According to another legend, there was an ancient cave, radiating with
incomparable glow. When asked about the source of light inside the cave, Lord
Rama had replied that the brightness is due to the divine presence in the cave.
Later, when Jambavan went inside, he saw an idol which was emanating the divine
glow. This later became as Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple.Another legend states
that this temple was built when Lord Rama paid a visit to Lord Sri Venkateswara
Swamy. It was constructed to celebrate the divine meeting.
Architecture
The temple was built based on the dravidian style of
construction. The symbols of Kodandarama Swamy Temple and Raja mudrikas of
Vijaya Nagara dynasty can be seen on the rock walls of the outer Mandapas. The
temple has a tall and royal compound wall. The idols of main deities of the
temple Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Sri Lakshmana are in a standing position.
Culture
Tirupati is the famous temple town and because of that all
the major Hindu festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Ugadi, Sankranti, Kartik
Purnima and Deepawali are celebrated with great grandeur in Tirupati. The main
festival of the town is the nine-day festival of Sri Venkateswara
Brahmotsavams. This is an annual celebration that draws in lakhs of devotees.
Tirupati Ganga Jatara is an important carnival that is held every year in May.
Historical and architectural artefacts are kept in the Sri Venkateswara Museum.
The city is famous for its prasadam - the delicious Tirupati (Thirupathi)
Laddu.
Darsan Info
05:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Darsan Dresscode
Need to wear good clothes and avoid shorts for men
Famous Festival
Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Brahmotsavams
Temple Rituals
Morning pooja and arathi starts from 05:30 AM onwards; there
after astothram and seva's to be performed inside the temple.
Unjal Seva on Every Saturday.
Sri Chaturbuja Lakshmi Ammavaru: Every Friday,
Abhishekam is performed to the Goddess.
Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy: On every Saturday
Abhishekam is performed to the Lord. In
addition there is a ‘Palanquin seva’
round the inner precinct of the main temple by the devotees.
On every Pournami day Annadanam is carried out by the Sri
Kodandaramaswamy Charitable Trust, the devotees visiting the temple are fed on
that day.
On every Friday prior to the 'New Moon Night' 'Palanquin
seva' round the inner precinct of the main temple is offered to the Goddess Sri
Chaturbuja Lakshmi ammavaaru.
On 'Punarvasu' star day abhishekam is performed to the main
deities Sri Kodandarama Swamy, Sethammavaaru, Lakshmana Swamy in the temple.
Additional Info
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Restaurant
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