Venugopalaswamy Temple, Karvetinagaram, Andhra Pradesh

Venugopalaswamy Temple, Karvetinagaram, Andhra Pradesh

Venugopalaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located in Karvetinagaram Village in Karvetinagaram Mandal in Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is the only Krishna temple located in the vicinity of Tirupati, depicting the Childhood of Lord Krishna.

History

The temple was constructed by King Venkata Perumal of Venkataraja dynasty (Narayanavanam Rulers). The temple is currently being maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Sarangapani, an early 18^th century Telugu poet, had written many songs in praise of Venugopala Swamy of this Temple, in Padam tradition.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with five tiered rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwaja Sthambam and Garuda can be seen in the courtyard immediately after the rajagopuram facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an image of Venugopala Swamy with a cow behind and flanked by his consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama.

He is holding the flute at the reading position. There is a pot of butter just near the feet of the presiding deity. It is said that the deities were brought from Narayanavanam Temple. Shrines of Lord Rama along with his consort Sita & brother Lakshmana, Anjaneya, Parthasarathy, Renuka Parameshwari, Avanakshamma. Theertham associated with this temple is Skanda Pushkarini. There is a step well beside the temple.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Annual Brahmotsavam, Utlotsavam, Krishna Janmashtami, Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Ugadi, Sankranti and Gokulastami are the important festivals celebrated here. Daily rituals are held as per Vaikhanasa Agama.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for relief from worries & problems and for child boon.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Karvetinagaram Bus Stop, 13 Kms from Puttur, 13 Kms from Puttur Railway Station, 18 Kms from Narayanavanam, 38 Kms from Tirupati, 42 Kms from Tirupati Airport, 53 Kms from Chittoor, 113 Kms from Chennai and 123 Kms from Chennai Airport. The temple is situated on Chittoor to Puttur route. Direct buses are available from Tirupati but with less frequency.

Location