TEMPLES INFO

The following are the festive occasions in Tirumala in July  July 14- Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam for Anivara Asthanam  July 16- Anivara Asthanam  July 24-Sri Andal Thiruvadipura Sattumora, Srivari Purusaivari Tototsavam.  July 28 – Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Vardhanti   July 30 to August 1-Srivari annual Pavitrotsavams.  

The annual Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavams will be held in Srinivasa Mangapuram from June 25-27. Everyday there will be Snapana Tirumanjanam between 9am and 10:30am to Sridevi Bhudevi Sametha Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy in Ekantam. On June 28, Paruveta Utsavam will be observed. In view of ongoing Covid 19 restrictions, the Utsavam will be observed in Ekantam only. On June 23, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed in the temple.

Sri Muthumari Amman temple is located at Narthamalai in Pudukottai District of Tamilnadu state. The temple is 300 years old. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 11.30 am 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 19 kms from Pudukottai 40 kms from Tiruchirapalli 70 kms from Tanjavur Nearby Temples : Peraiyur Naganatha Swamy Temple – 27 kms Thirumayam Satyamurthy Perumal Temple – 33 kms Teppakulam Uchi Pillayar Kovil – 44 kms Tiruchirapalli Jambukeswara Akhilandeswari temple -   45 kms Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy Temple – 48 kms.

In view of Surya Grahanam on June 21, the locals temples in Tirupati including Tiruchanoor, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Appalayagunta will remain closed till afternoon. After Ekanta Seva on June 20, the temple doors of respective temples will be closed. They will be opened after 2.30pm and cleaning rituals like Suddhi, Punyaha Vachanam etc.will be performed.  In Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple as the rituals of Suprabhatam, Sahasra Namarchana, Nityarchana followed by evening bell and Naivedyams lasts till 7.30pm on June 21, TTD has dispensed with Darshan for devotees. However, in temples like Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy, after Suddhi and other rituals between 4pm and 6pm, the devotees will be allowed for darshan between 6pm and 7pm followed by evening Tomala Seva and Ekanta Sevas. In Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram, after Suddhi, the devotees will be allowed for darshan between 4.30pm and 6pm. In Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at Tirupati, after performing

Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swami Temple is located in Boppudi Village, Chilakaluripet Mandal, Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. This temple built in the year of 1984. Temple Timings   : 6.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 5 kms from Chilakaluripet 26 kms from Narasaraopet Nearby Temples : Bapatla Bhava Narayana Swamy Temple – 54 kms Peddakakani Sri Malleswara Swamy Temple – 55 kms Tenali Vaikuntapuram Venkateswara Swamy Temple – 68 kms Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple – 69 kms.

The Tirumala temple will be opened on June 21 by 2.30pm following Solar Eclipse. The eclipse occurs between 10:18am and 1:38pm. After the closure of the temple doors with Ekanta Seva on June 20 by 8:30pm, the temple doors will be reopened on June 21 by 2:30pm and Suddhi, Punyahavachanam, Tomala, Koluvu, Panchanga Sravanam at Bangaru Vakili.  After that first Archana, first Bell, Bali, Saattumora, second Archana, second Bell will be observed in Ekantham till 6pm. Later night Kainkaryams follows from 7am onwards and Ekanta Seva is performed at 8:30pm.  TTD has dispensed with darshan for pilgrims on June 21 following Surya Grahanam. Kalyanotsava Seva also remains cancelled.  Due to solar eclipse, there will be no distribution of Annaprasadam at Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex. Devotees are requested to make note of this and plan their pilgrimage accordingly. 

Sri Kaasi Viswanatha Swamy temple is located in located inVenkatagiri town in Nellore district. It is one the famous temple in this region. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 36 kms from Srikalahasti 44 kms from Gudur 54 kms from Tirupati Nearby Temples : SriKalahasthi Temple – 36 kms Tirupati Govindaraja Swamy Temple – 53 kms Penchalakona Narasimha Swamy Temple – 60 kms Nellore Ranganatha Swamy Temple – 85 kms.

Sri Mukhalingeswara Swamy temple is located at Mukhalingam small village in Srikakulam District. This Temple was built during 8 th Century.It is also called as Dakshina Kasi. Temple Timings : 5.00 am to 12.45 pm 2.00 pm to 7.45 pm How to reach the Temple : 50 kms from Srikakulam 28 kms from Narasanna Peta Nearby Temples : Arasavelli Surya Narayana Temple – 51 kms Srikurmam Kurmanatha Swamy Temple – 56 kms Ravivalasa Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple – 27 kms.

The Vaidyanatheswara Swamy temple is located in Talakad town in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka State. It is one of the famous pilgrimage center in South India. It is one of the Panchalinga Sthalas, the other four being in Talakad. Temple Timings : 8.30 am to 1.30 pm 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm Saturday & Sunday 8.30 am to 2.30 pm 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm During Dhanurmasam 3.30 am to 7.30 am 8.30   am to 1.30 pm 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple : 48 kms from Mysore Nearby Temples : Tirumakudal Gunja Narasimha Temple – 16 kms Nanjangud Sri Nanjundeswara Temple – 44 kms Mysore Chamundeswari Temple – 54 kms Mysore Swetha Varaha Swamy Temple – 49 kms Chamaraja Nagar Chamarajeshwara Temple – 47 kms.

Sri Astha Lakshmi Temple is located at Kothapet in Hyderabad City. It is one of the famous temple in Hyderabad. The idols of Lakshmi Devi in 8 different Postures are installed in the temple. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 7 kms from Mgbs 14 kms from Secundrabad Nearby Temples : Charminar Bhagya Lakshmi Temple – 10 kms Nampally Iskcon Temple – 12 kms Birla Mandir – 18 kms Begumpet Katta Maisamma Temple – 12 kms Jubilee hills Peddamma Temple – 25 kms.

Sri Kalika Durga Parameswari Temple is located at Vidyaranyapura in Bangalore.It is one of the famous temple in Bangalore. This temple is also reffered as Swetha Kshetra. This temple is dedicated to Kalika Durga Parameswari. She is an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Blessings of mother is sufficient to chase away any ill effects and to lead happy life The Gopuram of the temple is 108 feet tall. Other shrines in the premises are Ganapati, Lord Krishna, Lord Subramanya Swamy, Lord Narasimha Swamy. Other deities include Lord Saneeshwara and Navagrahas. Maha Abhishekam done on Sundays attracts large number of devotees. Timings 7.00 am to 12.00 pm 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm  How to reach the Temple : 14 kms from Kempegowda Bus Stand 9 kms from Yeswanthpur 26 kms from Bangalore Airport Nearby Temples : Bangalore Iskcon Temple – 11 kms Basavannagudi Nandi Temple – 24 kms Ulsoor Someswara Swamy Temple – 19 kms Ghati Subramanya Temple – 40

Sri Soumya Kesava Swamy temple is located at Nagamangala town in Mandya district of Karnataka State. This temple is famous for Rahu-Khetu Parihara Pooja. Here the presiding deity is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and 6 feet in height. He stands on a Garuda pedestal. He holds sanku in upper right hand and chakra in upper left hand, padmam in lower right hand and gadha to his lower left hand. Normally sanku in left and chakra to right hand but in this temple they are changed. Goddess Bhu devi and Sri devi are the consorts of Lord Vishnu. This temple has a 7 tier gopuram. This temple was built in 12 th century. Best time to Visit – September to February Traditional dress is allowed for darshan.  Temple Timings : 7.00 am to 1.00 pm 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 42 kms from Mandya 21 kms from Adichunchanagiri Nearby Temples : Basaralu Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple – 17 kms Adichunchanagiri Kalabhiraveswara Swamy Temple – 26 k

Sri Asthalakshmi Sameta Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple is located in Jagityal town in Karimnagar district of Telangana State. Temple Timings : 5.00 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple : 25 kms from Koratla Nearby Temples : Dharmapuri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 30 kms     Vemulawada Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy Temple – 41 kms Gudem Gutta Satyanarayana Swamy Temple – 40 kms

Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple is located at Godavarikhani in Karimnagar District of Telangana State. There are many sub temples in the temple premises. Temple Timings : 5.00 am to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 28 kms from Mancherial 27 kms from Peddapalli Nearby Temples : Manthani Mahalakshmi Temple – 24 kms Mancherial Goutameswara Temple – 26 kms Gudem Gutta Satyanarayana Swamy Temple – 57 kms Dharmapuri Narasimha SWamy Temple – 69 kms.  

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple is located at Gudem Gutta Village in Adilabad District. This temple is known as Second Annavaram. It is on the banks of the Godavari river. Many devotees come here during "Karthika Masam" to perform "Satyanarayana Vratam/Puja" and take a holy bath in the Godavari River. Temple Timings : 5.00 am to 1.00 pm  3.00 pm to 7.00 pm  How to reach the Temple : 31 km from Mancherial

Sri Jagannatha Swamy temple is located at chennur village in Adilabad District. This temple was constructed Centuries ago. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple : 47 kms from Jagityal 67 kms from Nirmal 54 kms from Korutla Nearby Temples : Dharmapuri Narasimha Swamy Temple – 33 kms Gudem Gutta Satyanarayana Swamy Temple – 68 kms Vemulawada Rajarajeswara Swamy Temple – 88 kms

Sri Baleswar Swamy Temple is located in Asifabad town in Adilabad district of Telangana State. The temple was built 400 years ago. Here Lord Shiva is in the form of Baleswar Swamy. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple : 20 kms from Asifabad 26 kms from Kagaznagar Nearby Temples : Mancherial Goutameswara Swamy Temple – 67 kms.

Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple is Situated in Kumbasi, Udupi District in Karanataka State. Ane means elephant and Gudde means hill. It is one of the seven Pligrimage places by Lord Parasurama. Lord Ganesha is in the standing position with four hands in the Sanctorum. The two hands held up, known as the Varad Hasta. The other two hands are Pointing downwards which means Salvation. The idol of 12 feet tall Vinayaka is made of a Single stone. Lord Vinayaka sports a Vaishnava tilak, so devotees praise him as Vishnu roopa ganapathi. It is also believed that the statue of Lord Ganapathi is growing every year. This temple was 1200 years old. Devotees do Tulabharam by weighing sugar, coconut, jaggery, rice against their weight. Best time to Visit – September to February. Temple Timings : 5.30 am to 8.30 pm How to reach the Temple : 90 kms from Mangalore 30 kms from Udupi Nearby Temples : UdupiSri Krishna Temple – 30 kms KollurSri Mookambika Te

Major Temples in India are ready for darshan after 80 days. Here are the some Key Points to be known before Planning for Darshan. These People are not allowed for Darshan Person above the age of 65 years Children below the age of 10 years Pregnant women Persons with comorbidity (Patients). Things to do (For Devotees) : Maintain distance: Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places as far as feasible Face masks: Use of face covers or masks will be mandatory Wash hands frequently with soap, even when they are not visibly dirty Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers Respiratory etiquette: Cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow. Dispose off used tissues properly. Individuals are advised to use Aarogya Setu App Bring your own prayer mat, if possible. Things not to do (For Devotees) : Spitting is strictly prohibited Touching of idols, holy books will be prohibited Ent