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SRI VENUGOPALA SWAMY TEMPLE

Karvetinagar, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

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The main deity of this temple Sri Venugopalaswami an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and faces East direction. Lord Krishna holding flute at the reading position and his favorite pot of butter is kept at the feet. As the Lord is positioned in-front of a cow, the time and circumstances are clear and precise, But the presence of his consorts Sri Rukmini Ammavaru and Sri Satyabhama Ammavaru brings us a greater perspective about the temple and the Lord. It tells us that Lord Krishna is ever-present while transcending the limits of time and life.

Goddess

Here Sri Venugopalaswami resides along with his consorts Sri Rukmini Ammavaru and Sri Satyabhama Ammavaru.

Interesting Facts

  • Karvetinagara Samsthaana is famous for ancient orthopedic treatment called Salya vydya.
  • Also famous for Veera Nruthya means dance of warriors.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit is the Winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.

Weather

Highest - March to July (42 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Average - May (40 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - November to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to November

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.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. 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
APSRTC Bus Stand, Puttur
13 KM 0866-2570005
PUTTUR RAILWAY STATION
13 KM 08577-221800
Tirupati International Airport
44 KM 0877-2275354

Architecture

This temple beholds the beautiful image of Venugopala Krishna, an eternally charming Lord Krishna holding flute at the reading position and his favourite pot of butter kept at the feet.

History

The poet and singer, sarangapani, has contributed more than 200 padams, in dedication to the Lord Sri Venugopala Swamy of Karvetinagaram. Kanchi Mahaperiyava, his holiness Sri Chandrashekara Swamy, stayed in Karvetinagaram in Andhra between March 1971 and August 1971. We can see the contributions of Vijayanagara kings also. This temple was built by the King Venkata Perumal of Venkataraja dynasty in 14th century, Vijayanagara ruler, in the early 15th century, in 2007 T.T.D undertook it.

Temple Timings

Day

Sevas

Abhishekam
All Days
06:00 - 07:00
1
Adults
1 Hr
5.00/ Person

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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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SRI VENUGOPALA SWAMY TEMPLE

Karvetinagar, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

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