Narapura Venkateswara Temple, Jammalamadugu Explained
Sri Narapura Venkateswara Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in Jammalamadugu, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh India.[1] [2] The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, who is referred to as Narapura Venkateswara. According to the temple history, the temple derives its name from Narapuraiah, a devotee of Venkateswara, who constructed this temple based on what he considered the deity's wishes. Within the main premises of the temple, there is Anjaneya temple, Kalyana Mantapam, and Goshala. The temple has been under the control of TTD since 2008. The temple is generally crowded on Saturdays being it a significant day for Venkateswara.
Administration
The temple, at present is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. since 23rd October 2008. Since then all the poojas are performed as per Pancharatra Agama.
Festivals and Occasions
The temple gets very highly crowded on the day of Vaikunta Ekadashi. Annual Brahmotsavams or Thirunalla will be held for nine days in the month Vaisakha, which falls in the month of May.[3] During all days of Brahmotsavam, the processions of the god's idol are done on palanquin and in the form of different Vahanas. On the day of Rathotsavam, procession will be on the temple's chariot. People within the town and around the villages of Jammalamadugu come to see the festival.
See also
Notes and References
- News: Constable crushed under temple chariot. 24 July 2017. The Hindu. 28 September 2016.
- News: TTD takes over temple in Jammalamadugu. 24 July 2017. The Hindu. 9 October 2016.
- News: 607th birth anniversary of Annamayya from May 5. 24 July 2017. Deccan Chronicle. 10 January 2016.
