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Sanjeevaraya Swamy Temple Vellala, Kadapa - Velpu.com

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SANJEEVARAYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Vellala, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Sri Sanjeevaraya Swamy is the main deity of this temple. Here lord is an incarnation of Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuma is 16 feet tall and will be in standing posture. He gigantic posture of Sri Sanjeevaraya is a feast to the Eyes. In his gold like feet has Nuupuram and in his ankle the Thandai adores. His left leg forward as he moves to the enemy territory to destruct the power of enemy. Lords is seen wearing peethambaram in kacham style, which is highly ornamented. He is wearing ornamental waist band. His long tail is raised above his head. With his right hand Lord is assuring the devotees not to fear through ‘abhya’ mudra. His left hand is resting on the hip holding the weapon ‘Gadha’ and in the kankana adorns the wrists. His utriyam is shown flowing. His chest is adorned with many malas and other ornamental chains and one of them has Sri Rama and Sri Sita embossed locket. His flowing hair is locked neatly. Here Sri Sanjeevaraya Swamy deity was installed by the king Hanumath Mallu.

Interesting Facts

  • It is located on the bank of Kumudavathi river.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38 °C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (33.7 °C during the day and 25 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (26 °C during day and 17 °C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Jammalamadugu Bus Station
24.1 KM 9959225786
Railway Staion Jammalamadugu
21.8 KM 7995087668
Tirupati International Airport
209 KM 0877-2275354

Architecture

In Tretayuga, Rama – Ravana war Lakshmana injured and fell unconscious state few medical herbs were required. So Rama ordered to Hanuman for bring Sanjeevini from Himalayas. Hanuman went to Himalayas and brought the mountain return to Lanka. Sanjavarayanjaneyaswamy temple was built in Vijanagara style of architecture. Sanjavarayanjaneyaswamy temple has a Five tier Rajagopuram. The stone Dhwaja Stamba of this temple which is special signature of Vijayanagara Style. Sri Ganesha and Sri Anjaneya are sculptured in the Dhwaja Stamba. At the entrance of temple, main Mandapam is located. In the arch above the main Mandapam Sri Anjaneya with folded hand in Sindhura Veerna can be seen. The outer wall of the main temple is surrounded with a platform supported by stone pillars.

Religious Significance

Sri Hanumath Mallu an army chieftain came to this place for hunting. He fell sick while on sujorn and was compelled to stay at the village Vellala. While on camp at this place one day he was given a divine direction that he should bring to bank the statue of Sri Hanuman from inside the Kumudavathi River. Anjaneya appears in his dream to construct a temple on the bank of Kumudavathi river. Hanumadh Malludu who was ruling the region, had sever illness.Anjaneya swamy appeared in his dream and told him that he is lying in the Kumudavathi river bed and asked him to construct temple for the idol, which frees him from his illness. According to the purana’s, In Tretayuga,Rama – Ravana war Lakshmana injured and fell unconscious state few medical herbs were required. So Rama ordered to hanuman for bring Sanjeevini from Himalayas. Hanuman went to Himalayas and brought the mountain return to Lanka. During the Sandhya time to offer prayers for Surya, He interrupted his journey in the bank of kumudavathi. After finish his prayers, He began to leap again in to the air. The sages who were living at the banks of Kumudavathi requested him to stay back. Anjaneya replied to them that he is in Rama’s mission and should start immediately then he told them “Vellala” in telugu it means “Have to go”. So, the village name is Vellala. Vellala Sanjeevaraya Swamy Temple was built in 15th century by Vijayanagara rulers and Nayakas was contributed.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SANJEEVARAYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Vellala, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

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