Aluru Ranganathaswamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Aluru Ranganathaswamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Tadipathri Mandal, Juturu, Aaluru, Aluru,

Andhra Pradesh 515415

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Moolavar

Ranganathaswamy

Introduction

• Ranganathaswamy Temple, also known as Kona Ranganatha Swamy temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• Location: It is located in Aluru Village, Tadipatri Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Nearby Attraction: Situated close to Aluru Kona Waterfalls, about 13 km northeast of Tadipatri on the Gooty to Kadapa route.

Puranic Significance:

• Founder: Built in 1334 CE by Yerrama Timmaraju, a feudatory of Vijayanagara King Bukka Raya I.
• Legend: Sage Vishwamitra performed penance and yajna here, protected by Lord Rama from demon attacks led by Thadaka and her sons. Rama’s heroic actions secured the completion of the yajna.

Special Features:

• Situated atop a hillock, accessed via an entrance arch and fifty steps.
• Architecture: Faces east with a three-tiered rajagopuram. Contains Balipeedam, Dwaja Sthambam, Deepa Sthambam, and a Garuda shrine.
• Temple Structure: Includes sanctum, antrala, and maha mandapa housing reclining images of Ranganatha Swamy, Sridevi, and Bhoodevi.
• Facilities: Provides guest houses for devotees and a nearby natural spring with perennial water flow between rocks.

Festivals

Annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated during the Chaitra month. The festival starts on Chaitra Suddha Pournami day.

Century/Period

1334 CE

References:

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/11/ranganathaswamy-temple-aluru-andhra-pradesh.html

Nearest Bus Station

Tadipatri

Nearest Railway Station

Tadipatri Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Tirupati

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