Ranganathaswamy Temple, Aluru, Andhra Pradesh

Ranganathaswamy Temple, Aluru, Andhra Pradesh

Ranganathaswamy Temple  is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Aluru Village in Tadipatri Mandal in Ananthapuramu District in Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is also known as Kona Ranganatha Swamy temple. This temple is situated close to Aluru Kona Waterfalls.

Legends

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History

This temple was built in 1334 CE by Yerrama Timmaraju, a feudatory of Vijayanagara King Bukka Raya I. Yerrama Timmaraju donated vast amounts of lands to the temple to meet the temple expenses.

The Temple

This temple is situated on top of a hillock. There is an entrance arch on the road leading to this temple. The temple can be reached after climbing fifty steps. This temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwaja Sthambam, Deepa Sthambam and Garuda shrine can be seen immediately after the rajagopuram.

The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines the reclining image of Ranganatha Swamy flanked by goddess Sridevi and Bhoodevi. There are guest houses for devotees available in the temple premises. There is a natural spring next to the temple, where water flows between the rocks for the whole year.

Temple Opening Time

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

Festivals

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

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 13 Kms from Tadipatri, 13 Kms from Tadipatri Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Tadipatri Railway Station, 60 Kms from Gooty, 68 Kms from Anantapur, 109 Kms from Kadapa and 244 Kms from Tirupati Airport. The temple is situated at about 13 Kms to the north east of Tadipatri on Gooty to Kadapa route.

Location