Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Temple – Penuganchiprolu

Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Temple is located in Penuganchiprolu village in the NTR district of Andhra Pradesh State. Penuganchiprolu, earlier called “Pedakanchi”.  In Penuganchprolu, there are more than 101 temples are there. 

Chinna Tirunala was the most famous celebrated festival in the temple, It is Five days of celebration every year from Phalguna Pournami. 

More than ten lakhs of Pilgrims visit the Temple every year. Thousands of women at Penuganchiprolu bear Bonalu (A recipe Cooked With Rice, Jaggery and milk) as an offering for the Tirunallu. Devotees from Telugu states, Odisha, Tamilnadu, and Karnataka will visit this temple.

Tirupatamma Temple Celebrated Festivals:

Pedda Thirunallu: It is celebrated for five days Every year, starting from Magha Pournami,

Chinna Thirunallu: It is Five days of celebration every year from Phalguna Pournami.

Colour Festival: This festival begins after Sankranthi and has celebrated once every two years.

How to Reach the Temple : 

By Rail:- 

The nearest railway station is Madhira. The Distance between penuganchiprolu to madhira is 18 km.

Guntur Railway Station – 100 km.

Vijayawada Railway Station – 72 km.

By Bus:-

· guntur to penuganchiprolu distance: 100 km

· Vijayawada to penuganchiprolu Temple distance: 72 km

· nandigama to penuganchiprolu Temple distance: 18 km

· khammam to penuganchiprolu distance: 50 km

· madhira to penuganchiprolu distance: 17 km

· Jaggaiahpet to penuganchiprolu: 18 km

By Air:-

The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram region).

 Nearest Places to Penuganchiprolu Temple : 

Kondapalli Reserve Forest:

        Kondapalli Reserve Forest is a reserved forest in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is spread over an area of 30,000 acres and is under the protection of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. Tella poniki softwood has found in the forest, which is useful in making the Kondapalli Toys.

Sri Yogananda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy:

        Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, called Yadagirigutta temple or Yadadri, is a Hindu temple placed on a hillock in the town of Yadagirigutta in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri(D) Telangana.

Kondapalli Fort:

        It, also locally known as Kondapalli Kota, lies to the west of Kondapalli, Ibrahim patnam mandal in Vijayawada, the second largest city of Andhra Pradesh, India NTR district. Prolaya Vema Reddy of Reddy Kingdom built this historical fort during the 14th century CE.. It is also known as Kondapalli Quilla.  

Hamsaladeevi Beach:

        It was translated as “Swans Island” in the local language. The Krishna River meets the Bay of Bengal at this point. Outside of Hamsaladeevi, the Krishna River joins the Bay of Bengal.

 

 

 

 

Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Temple Chinna Tirunal Dates 2024 – Penuganchiprolu

Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Temple is located in Penuganchiprolu village in the NTR district of Andhra Pradesh State. Penuganchiprolu, earlier called “Pedakanchi”.  In Penuganchprolu, there are more than 101 temples are there. 

Chinna Tirunala was the most famous celebrated festival in the temple, It is Five days of celebration every year from Phalguna Pournami. 

More than ten lakhs of Pilgrims visit the Temple every year. Thousands of women at Penuganchiprolu bear Bonalu (A recipe Cooked With Rice, Jaggery and milk) as an offering for the Tirunallu. Devotees from Telugu states, Odisha, Tamilnadu, and Karnataka will visit this temple.

Chinna Tirunala Schedule 2024:

March 25 – Akanda Jyothi (6:03 am)

March 26 – Rathotsavam (6:26 pm)

March 27 – Divya Prabotsavam(8:34 pm)

March 28 – Pasupu KumKum Procession

March 29 – Bonalu

How to Reach the Temple :

By Rail:- 

The nearest railway station is Madhira. The Distance between penuganchiprolu to madhira is 18 km.

Guntur Railway Station – 100 km.

Vijayawada Railway Station – 72 km.

By Bus:-

·  Guntur to penuganchiprolu distance: 100 km

·  Vijayawada to penuganchiprolu Temple distance: 72 km

·  Nandigama to penuganchiprolu Temple distance: 18 km

·  Khammam to penuganchiprolu distance: 50 km

·  Madhira to penuganchiprolu distance: 17 km

·  Jaggaiahpet to penuganchiprolu: 18 km

By Air:-

The nearest airports are Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram region).

Kodandarama Swamy Temple - Vontimitta

 Kodandarama Swamy Temple - Vontimitta

Kodandarama Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Rama, located in Vontimitta town in Vontimitta Mandalam of Kadapa District in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta (or Ontimitta) is the largest and most famous temple in Kadapa district. This temple set within a complex of sprawling ramparts, the temple has three towering gopurams and mandapas with a wealth of ornate sculptures depicting Lord Rama and his consorts.

The temple, is built in Vijayanagara architectural style, and is dated back to 16th century. It is stated to be the largest temple in the region. It is located at a distance of 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Kadapa and is close to Rajampet.

Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple History:

Unlike most temples dedicated to Rama, there is not a single statue of Hanumana inside vontimitta temple.

According to the local legend, this temple was built in a single day by Vontudu and Mittudu they was nishada (boya) vamsha, who were robbers-turned-devotees of Rama. After building this extraordinary 32 pillers temple, they are said to have turned into stone.

Another legend says that Lord Rama spent some time in Vontimitta at the time of aranyavasam with Sita and Lakshmana. One day Sita felt thirsty, then Lord Rama shot an arrow deep into the earth, and then spring of water came out. Later that water spring became 2 small tanks and named them as Rama Theertham and Lakshmana Theertham.

Another story is, Lord Jambavantha has placed Lord Rama Idol in this temple consists of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana Idol on the single rock.

Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple Vontimitta Specialty:

This temple Mandapam contains 32 pillars called as “Madhyarangaradapam”.

The main idol of this temple Lord Rama worshipped as Lord Kodanda Rama Swamy, and found the bow on his right hand and arrow on his left hand in standing posture along with Sita and Lakshmana made of the single rock

The other temples are Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, Goddesses Sita, Lakshmana, Lord Kanuma, and Lord Ganesha.

This temple has 3 ornate Gopurams (towers) of which the central tower, which faces east, is the entrance gateway to the temple; the other two towers face north and south. This central tower is built in five tiers, and a number of steps are provided to access the approach gate of the tower.

Significance

While earlier the official Ramanavami celebrations of the state were held in Bhadrachalam, after Andhra's bifurcation, the Kodandarama Swamy Temple was chosen as the venue (From 2015) . The Brahmotsavam of the temple falls around Ramanavami (March-April).

How to Reach

The closest airport near this temple is in Kadapa which is 35 kms away. 

Vontimitta is the nearest Train Station.

This temple is well connected by Kadapa.

Sri Kodanda Rama Temple Brahmotsavam 2024 Dates - Vontimitta

          Kodandarama Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Rama, located in Vontimitta town in Vontimitta Mandalam of Kadapa District in Andhra Pradesh, India.

         Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta (or Ontimitta) is the largest and most famous temple in Kadapa district. This temple set within a complex of sprawling ramparts, the temple has three towering gopurams and mandapas with a wealth of ornate sculptures depicting Lord Rama and his consorts.

Brahmotsavam Schedule 2024:

          Vontimitta Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy temple brahmotsavams in 2024 will start from April 17 and end on  April 25.

April 16 - Ankurarpanam

April 17  – Dwajarohanam,  Sesha vahanam.

April 18  – Venugana Alamkaram, Hamsa Vahanam.

April 19  – Vatapatrasai Alamakaram, Simha Vahanam.

April 20  – Navaneetha Krishna Alamkaram, Hanumantha Vahanam.

April 21  – Mohini Alamkaram, Garuda seva.

April 22  – Shivadhanurbanga Alamkaram, Sri Sitaramula kalyanam (8pm)

April 23  – Rathotsavam.

April 24  – Kaliyamardana Alamkaram, Aswa Vahanam.

April 25  – Chakra snanam, Dwajavarohanam.

April 26  – Puspha Yagam.

How to Reach the Temple :

This temple is Located around 25 km from Kadapa, 

                                                   16 km from Siddhout

Srinivasa Mangapuram: Pushpayagam to Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy on April 04

           The annual Pushpayagam in Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy, Srinivasa Magapuram temple will be performed  on April 4^th with Ankurarpanam on April 3^rd . The Annual Bramhostavam's held in this temple from February 29 to March 8.

          Pushpayagam is usually performed in any temple to atone any wrongs (or) errors committed  by priests, Office staff, and devotees either knowingly (or) unknowingly. It is believed that by performing this, all the errors committed by will be wiped off.

          As a part of this, Snapana Tirumanjanam will be held on April 4th between 10:00 am and 11:00 am for Sridevi Bhudevi Sametha Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Utsavarlu.

          Pushpayagam will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm. In this festival deities will be offered a floral bath with different types of flowers like Tulsi, Chamanti, Gunneru, Mogali, Malle, Jaji Sampangi, Gulabi, Kalua.

          TTD has canceled Astottara Sata Kalasabhishekam on April 3, Tiruppavada, and Nitya Kalyanotsava Sevas on April 4 due to the annual Pushpayagam.

Information by THE CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, TTD, TIRUPATHI.

 

Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam 2024 Dates – Thatiparti, Nellore

          Sri Panduranga swamy Temple is located in Thatipatri Village in Podalakooru Mandal in Nellore district of Andhrapradesh.

This year Brahmostavam will commence from March 21 to March 25th.

Brahmostavam Dates 2024:

March 21 – Dwajarohana, Pallaki Seva

March 22 – Garuda Vahana Seva

March 23 – Kalyanotsavam, Ginnebiksha Seva

March 24 – Agnigunda Pravesam

March 25 – Vasantotsavam, Ekanta Seva

How to Reach the Temple :

This temple is Located around 30 km from Nellore,

Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Brahmostavams (tirunalu) 2024 Dates – Mangalagiri

          Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple is located in Mangalagiri Village, Guntur district of Andhrapradesh. The celebrations are held for 11 days, beginning on Phalguna shudda shasti with Ankurarpanam and ending on Phalguna Shudda poornima with Pushpayagam.

          This year 2024, Mangalagiri panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple brahmostavam starts on 16th March  and ends on 27th March. 

Brahmostavam Schedule 2024:

March 17 – Dwajarohanam     

March 18 – Hanuman Vahana Seva 

March 19 – Rajadhiraja Vahana Seva

March 20 – Yaali Vahana Seva

March 21 – Chinna Sesha Vahana Seva, Simha Vahana Seva

March 22 – Hamsa Vahana Seva (morning), Gaja Vahana Seva (night)

March 23 – Kalpavruksha Vahana Seva (morning), Ponna Vahana Seva (night)

March 24 – Aswa Vahana Seva,  Divya Kalyana Mahotsavam(night)

March 25 – Garuda Vahana Seva(early morning), Rathotsavam 

March 26 – Vasantotsavam

March 27 – Pushpayagam

How to Reach the Temple :

This temple is Located around 25 km from Guntur, 

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Annual Brahmotsavams 2024 Dates - TARIGONDA

          Sri lakshmi narasimhaswamy temple is located in Tharigonda Village, Gurramkonda mandal, in Annamayya district of Andhrapradesh. It is the birth place of Tarigonda Vengamamba.

          This year annual Brahmotsavams will commence from 16^th to 25^th March. On this occasion, spiritual and cultural programs are organized daily under the auspices of TTD charitable projects.

The details of Vahanaseva's are as follows:

March 16 – Dwajarohanam (Meena lagnam), Hamsa Vahanam

March 17 – Mutyapupandiri Vahanam, Hanumantha Vahanam

March 18 – Kalpavruksha Vahanam, Simha Vahanam

March 19 – Tiruchi Ustavam, Pedda Sesha Vahanam

March 20 – Tiruchi Ustavam, Gaja Vahanam

March 21 – Sarvabhupala Vahanam, Kalyanotsavam (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm),  Garuda Vahanam

March 22 – Rathotsavam, Dhuli Ustavam

March 23 – Suryaprabha Vahanam, Chandraprabha Vahanam, Paruveta Ustavam, Aswa Vahanam

March 24 – Vasantotsavam, Chakrasnanam, Dwajavaraohanam.

March 25 – Pushpa Yagam (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) 

How to Reach the Temple :

This temple is located  96 Kms away from Tirupati

                                           28 kms from Madanapalle

Nearest Railway station is at Vayalpadu which is 7 Kms away.

Nearest airport is at Tirupathi.