Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple - Upamaka
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is
located at Upamaka in Visakhapatnam of Andhra Pradesh. Lord Vishnu is presiding
here in the form of Sri Venkateswara Swamy as Swamyambhu.
HISTORY :
The temple was built by Sri Krishna Bhupaludu, king of
Kandregula region of East Godavari district during 6th century. Lord Venkateswara is
presiding on Garudadri Hill. The Hill looks like the shape of Garuda. Lord is
seated on Horse along with His consort Goddess Lakshmi Devi facing North. There
is a Raamasthoopam installed on 4th May 1964 by Sri Sri Thridandi Sreemannarayana
Ramanuja Pedda Jiyar Swamy. This is one of the 108 Ramasthoopas in India. It is
believed that Praana Prathista of the main deity was performed by Narada. There
is a temple of Sri Venugopala Swamy beneath of the Hill. Sri Venugopala Swamy
is the Kshethra Palaka of this temple.
Darshan :
ALAYA DARSHANAM - DAILY POOJA
SCHEDULE
- Every day the temple allows DARSHANAM to all
DEVOTEES from 6 AM to 12 noon and again from 5 PM to 7.30 PM.
- Pooja with ASTOTHRAM and SAHASRAM be performed
everyday.
DAILY SEVAS
§ "TIRUVARADHANA
and PANCHAMRUTHA ABISHEKAM" to Moola Virattu Swamy seated on the hill be
performed everyday from 8 PM to 9 PM. In spewel occasions this Abhishekam be
performed at 4 AM.
§ SWAMY KALYANAM
Devotees who wish to perform "SWAMI KALYANAM" may do on payment of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) an any day as desired by the devotees from 11 AM to 2 PM except in the following days
Devotees who wish to perform "SWAMI KALYANAM" may do on payment of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) an any day as desired by the devotees from 11 AM to 2 PM except in the following days
1)DHANURMASAM - DEC
16TH TO JAN 16TH
2)BRAHMOSTAVAMS - 10 DAYS
3)DURING THIRU NAKSHATRAM PERIOD (Confirm with Devastanam over phone)
2)BRAHMOSTAVAMS - 10 DAYS
3)DURING THIRU NAKSHATRAM PERIOD (Confirm with Devastanam over phone)
WEEKLY SEVAS:
Every Friday "SAHASRANAMARCHANA" be performed to GODDESS ANDALAMMA
from 6 AM to 7 AM.
Festivals :
1. DHANURMASAMSOSTAVAMS -DEC 16TH TO JAN 16TH
2. ADYAYANA UTSASWAMS -In
February of SRI RAMA
3. SWAMIVARI KALYANA MAHOSTAVAM is being gorgeously solemnized
every year on Sudha Ekadasi in Palguna Masam (February-March). The Festival
attracts Lakhs of people from all corners of Andhra Pradesh. Holy fair
celebrations last for 20 days
4. BRAHMOSTAVAMS-10 DAYS (In September OR October)
These Festivals namely Brahmostavams,
Dhanurmasostavams, Adyayana Ustavams, Adyayana Utsaswams of Sri Rama are being
celebrated with pious processions like Punyakoti Vahanam, Ponna Vahanam, Garuda
Vahanam, Sapparamu, Rajadi Raja Vahanam, Hamsa Vahanm, Ashwa Vahanam, Gaja
Vahanam, Pedda Pallaki, Chinna Pallkhi Vahanam. Sevas to LORD with both "ANDALS" are
being splendidly organized in Thiru streets of village.
How To Reach This Temple :
Sri Venkateswara Swamy vari
Devastanam Upamaka is well connected by both Rail and Roadways. It is situated
at a distance of 4 Kms from Narasipatnam Road Railway Station.
BY ROAD
APSRTC Buses are available from Rajahmundry
/ Kakinada and Visakhapatnam at an One Hour interval.
APSRTC Buses are available from Tuni and
Yellamanchili at frequent intervals.
Regular Auto Services are available from
Narasipatnam Road, Addu Road and Nakkapalli.
BY TRAIN
Most of the Trains passing between Kolkatta
- Chennai line will stop at Tuni station, which is 20 Kms distance to Upamaka.
Some of theTrains passing between Kolkatta
- Chennai line will stop at Narasipatnam Road, which is 4KM distance to
Upamaka.
BY FLIGHT
The nearest Airport is situated at
Visakapatnam, which is 90 Kms distance to Upamaka.
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