Therani Vaikuntanatha Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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Therani Vaikuntanatha Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Mittapalem, Therani,

Chittoor District,

Andhra Pradesh 631208

Moolavar

Vaikuntanatha

Introduction

The Vaikuntanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located at Therani village in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Puranic Significance

• The Vaikuntanatha Temple was constructed in the 16th century on the banks of the Kushasthali River.
• The local rulers, upon request, had the temple built with the permission of the mighty Vijayanagara Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya, who was in control of the region at the time.
• Over time, the temple fell into a state of disrepair, primarily due to the migration of the hereditary trustees’ families to cities like Chennai, Mumbai, and beyond.
• The temple was eventually revived by T.N. Gopalan, a retired Public Works engineer from Tamil Nadu, with roots in the village. His efforts were pivotal in the restoration process.
• The restoration took just 57 days, during which the temple was brought back to life, and the deities were ceremonially re-enshrined as per the traditional scriptures.

Special Features

• The presiding deity of the temple is Vaikuntanatha Swamy.
• The sanctum houses the deity of Vaikuntanatha Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi on either side.

Century/Period

16th Century

Nearest Bus Station

Nagari

Nearest Railway Station

Ekambarakuppam

Nearest Airport

Tirupati

Location on Map

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