Govindaraja Swami Temple - Tirupati

Sri Govindarajaswami is the elder brother of Lord Balaji. His temple is the main landmark of Tirupati .It  is one of the most important temples in Tirupati.

There are two shrines and not one, as usual, in the centre of the innermost enclosure. These two shrines are enclosed by an outer wall. The shrine to the South is that of Krishna, popularly known as Parthasarathi, while the shrine to the North is that of Govindaraja.

The Krishna shrine is presently closed for worship. The earliest record found on the innermost gopura belongs to the fifteenth year of the Yadavaraya chief, Viranarasingadeva of 1224 AD.

History :

The Sri Govindaraja Swamy is the elder brother of Swamy Venkateswara. He is credited for carrying out the marriage that the entire universe was eagerly waiting – between the Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Swamy and Sri Padmavathi Ammavari. This marriage was attended by the gods, kings and public from every universe, those incurred huge expenses. The Govindaraja Swamy met these expenses by accepting credit from Kubera, the king of wealth. After receiving the huge credit, the Govindaraja Swamy conducted one of the magnificent marriages the world has ever seen.

According to legends, the Govindaraja  Swamy was blessed with a left hand wealth line that said that he would return the four folds of everything he spend with his hand. This prediction stays true to itself, as he now continues to receive the immense wealth of his brother, the Sri Venkateswara Swamy. According the agreement, the principal interest will be dispensed in the kaliyuga. Afterward the main principal amount will be payed after the ending of ongoing kaliyuga. With Tirupati is one of the richest temples in Modern times, there couldn't be perceivable discomfort at paying back this amount to King Kubera.

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple known for its architecture. The imposing gopuram of the temple could be seen from a distance. It is interesting to note that there are many sub temples within the main temple premises.

The festivals and functions are similar to those conducted in the Sri Venkateswara temple. The annual Brahmotsavam at this temple is celebrated in the month of Vaisakha every year. The annual float festival is also celebrated every year.

Pilgrims must visit this temple without fail. This temple complex includes museum and a cluster of shrines like those of Sri Parthasarathy, Godadevi Aandal and Pundarikavalli.

Temple Timings : 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Travel Info :

Govindaraja Swami Temple in Tirupati is situated at a distance of 1 km from Tirupati railway station and 2 km from Tirupati Bus Station.