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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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