- Special Features
Foundation YearSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureType - Dravidian architecture Completed - 10th CenturyOther Speciality
- Sthala Puran
According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yugam, Lord Sri Rama resided here along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple also has a rich historical background. It is believed to be built in the 10th century, during the reign of Chola kings. It has been maintained and developed by many kingdoms.
During the 15th century, it was especially developed by Sri Krishna Deva Raya, who was the king of the Vijayanagara dynasty. An ardent devotee of this temple, he had given special interest in the development of the Kodandarama Swamy Temple.
On the temple’s rock walls of the outer mandapam, one can see symbols of Kodandarama Swamy Temple and Raja mudrikas. The temple’s Gopuram is also worth admiring with its architectural brilliance.
Reaching this temple is not a difficult task as it is only 3 km away from Tirupati RTC Bus Stand. From Tirupati Railway station, it is about 2.5 km away.
Visiting timings at Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple are from 5 in the morning till 8.30 at the night.
The address is : Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Near Tirupati Railway Station, Tirupati-517501, Andhra Pradesh State, India. Temple Contact Telephone Number:
- Architecture
- Alankar of Deity
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- FestivalsRama Navami - Annual BramhostavamThe nine-days Annual Bramhostavam celebration starts by hoisting the yellow flag with Garuda, which is the start of the Annual Bramhostavam celebration, On that Dwajarohanam day, Lord Rama, Sita Devi, Lakshmana are taken for the grand procession along the streets near the temple,
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