Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is one of the famous temples, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, in the holy city of Tirupati located in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama an incarnation of Vishnu along with Sita and Lakshmana. The temple also has a sub-shrine for Anjaneya the mount of Lord Sri Rama.
| Sri Kodanda ramaswamy Temple శ్రీ కోదండ రామస్వామి ఆలయం | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirupati |
| Deity | Sri Kodandarama, Sita |
| Festivals | Sri Rama Navami, Brahmotsavams |
| Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
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| Location | |
| Location | Tirupati |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
.svg)  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Completed | 10th Century |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | Standing and Facing west |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
| Website | |
| tirumala.org | |
History edit
Legend edit
According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yuga, Lord Sri Rama resided here along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.[1]
Medieval History edit
It was built by a Cholas during the tenth century AD.[2]
Administration edit
The present day temple is organised by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board.
Festivals edit
Rama Navami is celebrated with major grandeur at this temple which includes Hanumantha Vahana Seva in connection with Sri Rama Navami day, followed by Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam on Dasami and Sri Rama Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam on Ekadasi. The nine-day annual brahmotsavams celebrated every year which falls between March and April is another biggest event in the temple.[1] The Annual three-day Teppotsavams(Float festival) will be celebrated during April at the temple where the processional deity of Sri Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana will taken over a float in Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini.[1]
See also edit
See also edit
Reference lists edit
- ^ a b c d "Lord Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple in Tirupati and Sri Pattabhiramalayam Temple at Valmikipuram Gear up for Annual Mega Fete-special Story". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "www.tirumala.org". Archived from the original on 21 July 2013.