Therani Vaikuntanatha Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Mittapalem, Therani,

Chittoor District,

Andhra Pradesh 631208

Moolavar

Vaikuntanatha

Introduction

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

Puranic Significance

The temple was constructed during 16th Century on the banks of river Kushasthali.

History says, On his request, the local rulers got the temple constructed with the permission of the mighty Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishandevaraya, who was wielding control over these areas. With the passage of time, the temple turned into a ramshackle structure, especially with the migration of the families of hereditary trustees to greener pastures like Chennai, Mumbai and beyond the shores. T.N. Gopalan, a retired Public Works engineer with the Government of Tamil Nadu and having roots in the village, was instrumental in getting the temple renovated and bringing it back to life. It took just 57 days for the entire process of resurrecting the ruined structure and breathing life into the deities through elaborate processes as enshrined in scriptures.

Special Features

Presiding Deity is called as Vaikuntanatha Swamy. The Sanctum houses the deities of Vaikuntanatha Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi on either side.