Kodandarama Temple, Tirupati
| Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple | |
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  Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | Sri Kodandarama Swamy vaari Alayam |
| Telugu alphabet | శ్రీ కోదండరామ స్వామి వారి ఆలయం |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°ECoordinates: 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Chittoor |
| Locale | Tirupati |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Sri Kodandarama |
| Consort | Sita |
| Direction and posture | Standing and Facing west |
| Temple tank | Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini[1] |
| Important festivals | Sri Rama Navami, Brahmotsavams |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
| Number of temples | 2 |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | 10th Century |
| Temple board | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Website | tirumala.org |
Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is a one of the famous temples, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, in the holy city of Tirupati in Chittoor 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.
History
Legend
According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yugam, Lord Sri Rama resided here along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.[1]
Medieval History
It was built by a Cholas during the tenth century AD.[2]
Administration
The present day temple is organised by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board.
Festivals
Rama Navami will be 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, 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]
Reference lists
- 1 2 3 4 "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".
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