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Chintala Venkataramana Temple
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Famous temples · Andhra Pradesh

Chintala Venkataramana Temple

Venkateswara, a Vijayanagara-era temple on the Penna River in Tadipatri

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 3 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    The nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru (BLR).

  • By train

    The nearest railway station is Anantapur railway station (ATP). Tadipatri town is 56 km from Anantapur, the district headquarters town.

  • By road

    State Highway 30 passes through Tadipatri, linking Anantapur and Bugga. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses run from Tadipatri bus station.

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Why devotees come here

Chintala Venkataramana Temple stands on the bank of the Penna River in Tadipatri, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, and is one of the Monuments of National Importance listed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legend says the presiding deity, Venkateswara, came to light in a tamarind tree. The Telugu word for tamarind is chinta, and that gave the temple its name, Chintala Venkataramana.

The temple was built in the mid 16th century, during the Vijayanagara Empire. Pemmasani Timmanayudu II, a contemporary of Vira Narasimharaya and Krishnadevaraya, built it. He is said to have done so after Vishnu asked for a temple at Tadipatri in a dream.

The Garuda Mandapam was set up in 1520 AD by Timmaraja. It is built as a chariot with granite wheels that turn, similar to the one at the Vithala Temple in Hampi. The gopuram, the entrance tower, rises 38 feet and carries sculptures of Hindu divinities. The temple is considered one of the finest examples of Vijayanagara architecture.

Festivals

  • September or OctoberBrahmotsavam

    The yearly festival of the temple, held in these months.

Tips for your visit

  • Look for the Garuda Mandapam, a chariot-style hall with granite wheels that turn.
  • Timmaraja set up the Garuda Mandapam in 1520 AD.
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi is also a major festival here, along with Brahmotsavam.

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Questions people ask

Why is the temple called Chintala Venkataramana?

Chinta is the Telugu word for tamarind. Legend says the deity came to light in a tamarind tree, which gave the temple its name.

Who built Chintala Venkataramana Temple?

Pemmasani Timmanayudu II built it in the mid 16th century, during the Vijayanagara Empire, as a contemporary of Vira Narasimharaya and Krishnadevaraya. Vishnu is said to have asked for the temple in a dream.

When is the main festival at the temple?

Brahmotsavam is held every year in September or October.

How do I get to the temple?

The nearest railway station is Anantapur (ATP), 56 km from Tadipatri town. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses run from Tadipatri bus station. State Highway 30 passes through Tadipatri, linking Anantapur and Bugga.

Is Chintala Venkataramana Temple a protected monument?

Yes. It is one of the Monuments of National Importance listed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Ananthapuramu District (Government of Andhra Pradesh) ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in
  2. Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  3. Chintalarayaswami Temple, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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