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| Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple |
Temples are places of
spiritual enhancement for devotees. Govindaraja Swamy temple is located in
Chittoor District in the state of Andhra Pradesh at Tirupati city. It is among
the oldest buildings found in Tirupati. The temple has a close relationship
with Tirumala Balaji Temple and the city of Tirupati is located around the
temple. Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple consists of the largest complex in the
city.
The Presiding deity is Sri Govindaraja Swamy
the God of wealth increase, who is Lord Venkateswara's elder brother. The
Govindaraja Swamy got wealth from King Kubera. The wealth offered assistance
during the wedding ceremony between Lord Venkateswara and his wife Padmavathi.
The wedding was the most beautiful wedding to be admired during those ancient
days. It is developed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. This temple attracts many
devotees from all walks of the world.
The
History behind the Govindaraja Swamy temple.
The history draws back to
the 12th century when Saint Ramanujacharya constructed the temple. Ordinarily, the temple's main deity was Sri
Parthasarathi. In addition, Sri Ramanuja put Sri Govindaraja in 1130 AD.
Through the help of the Yadavaraya dynasty, the chariot was decorated and
repaired in the temple. Through different reigns, starting with the
Vijayanagara dynasty there were more developments. The temple takes the
architecture of South India.
The
Govindaraja temple architecture.
The temple architecture
from the South India design. It has two gopuram:
·
The interior gopuram is from the 14th
century. It has carvings which show scenes of Sri Krishna and Ramayana.
·
The exterior gopuram.
The temple also consists
of two shrines presided by Sri Krishna and Sri Vishnu. The shrines include:
·
The southern shrine is Sri Krishna (Sri
Parthasarathi).
·
The Northern Shrine is Govindaraja.
Other shrines include:
o
Sri Ramanuja temple.
o
Sri Chakrathalwar.
o
Sri Parthasarathy Swamy temple.
o
Sri Mudal Alwar temple.
o
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy temple.
o
Sri Manavala Mahamuni temple.
o
Sri Andal temple.
o
Sri Vedantha Desikar temple.
o
Sri Salai Nachiyar Ammavari temple.
o
Sri Woolu Alwar temple.
o
Sri Vyasaraya Anjaneya swamy temple.
o
Sri Anjaneya sawamy temple.
o
Sri Thirumangai Alwar temple.
o
Sri Nammalwar temple.
o
Sri Kurath Alwar temple.
o
Sri Eduru Anjaneya Swamy temple.
o
Sri Sanjeevaraya Swamy temple.
o
Sri Madhurakavi Alwar temple.
Timings
at Govindaraja Swamy temple.
The table below indicates
the Sevas, timings, and ticket costs of Govindaraja Swamy temple:
NB.
Children below 12 years, the aged, and the physically disabled do not pay for
entry fee tickets.
Festivals
at Govindaraja temple.
Many festivals are
conducted in Govindaraja Swamy temple. These festivals are:
§ Teertha
Snanam celebrations one is expected to shower in the temple holy water inside
the sanctuary.
§ Sahasra
Deepalankara which involves the lighting of 1,000 lights.
§ Suprabhatam
is held in the morning. Psalms are sung to stir up the spirits.
Other festivals are such
as:
ü Float
festival.
ü Neeratotsavam.
ü Bramhostavam
is celebrated for ten days.
ü Utsavams.
ü Adhyanotsavam.
ü Rathasapthami.
ü Pavithrosthavam.
ü Godaparinayam.
ü Vainkuta
Ekadashi.
ü Rath
Yatra.
ü Buggotsavam.
ü Jyestabhishekam.
Ways
to reach Sri Govindaraja Temple.
There are numerous ways
on how to reach Sri Govindaraja temple:
Ø By Road.
There are available buses
and cars to take you to Govindaraja temple at fair prices.
Ø By Air.
Chennai International
Airport is the nearest airport lying 108 kilometers from Govindaraja Swamy
temple.
Ø By Rail.
Reningunta railway
station lies 10 km from Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple.
Nearby
accommodations.
There are different
places to stay, for people who visit Govindaraja temple. Such places are:
§ The
Hotel Fortune Select Grand Ridge is located on Tiruchanoor Road. The hotel lies
beside the Shilparamam Theme Park. It is a five-star hotel.
§ From
Tirupati Railway Station, there is Hotel Bhimas Deluxe which is 0.25 kilometers
from the station. The hotel is situated at G Car Street and it gives accommodation
through available rates.
Points
to note.
Before visiting the
Govindaraja temple, mind the following points:
v Do
not carry cell phones or any electric gadgets on the temple premises.
v Observe
Seva such as Abhisheka and Archana for spiritual enrichment.
v Devotees
can do puja offerings. The puja offering includes:
o
Natural products.
o
Blossoms.
o
Desserts.
v Devotees
are advised to dress in any decent outfit covering both knees and shoulders.
v Do
not make unlawful noise in the temple premises.
Places
to visit while in Govindaraja temple.
Pilgrims can visit
different places while at Govindaraja temple like:
ü Sri
Alarmelmanga Sametha Venkataeswara Swamy temple with deity Lord Venkateswara.
ü Sri
Ramanuja temple with Lord Vaishnava.
ü Sri
Ranganatha Swamy temple with Ruler Ranganatha.
FAQs.
1. Lord Govindaraja is believed to be
the deity of which aspects in devotees' lives?
Lord Govindaraja is the
deity of increasing wealth.
2. At what time is Suprabhatam Seva
conducted in Sri Govindaraja temple?
Suprabhatam Seva is conducted
from 5:00 am to 5:30 am at Sri Govindaraja temple.
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