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Lakshmi Venkateswara Temple

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Lakshmi Venkateswara Temple

Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy in Devuni Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

Checked 21 Oct 2026 with 4 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Cuddapah Airport is about 9.5 km away, on the outskirts of the city.

  • By train

    Kadapa railway station is about 6.1 km away.

  • By road

    The temple is about 2.1 km from the centre of Kadapa, at Seven Roads.

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Why devotees come here

The Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple stands in Devuni Kadapa, in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Legend says its idol was established by Kripacharya. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam undertook its work, and the Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam was announced for 23 to 26 August.

Devuni Kadapa is famous for its temple of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swami. The temple stands in Devuni Kadapa, in YSR Kadapa district. Legend says the idol of Venkateswara was established by Kripacharya. Tradition also says that Tallapaka Annamacharya visited this place.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) undertook the work on this temple. The Kadapa district government describes the temple as an example of Vijayanagara architecture. Its style is classic Dravidian, with a towering gopuram, or gateway tower, and carved pillars.

Inside, the main sanctum holds the idol of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swami. Beside it stand figures of Lakshmi and other deities. TTD set the Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam and Kumbhabhishekam for 23 to 26 August, the joint executive officer Dr A. Sarat said.

Festivals

This year

  • 23 to 26 AugustAshtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam and Kumbhabhishekam

    Announced by TTD joint executive officer Dr A. Sarat.

Every year

  • Ugadi, the Telugu New YearUgadi

    A devotee couple wakes at 4 am on Ugadi to prepare for darshan here.

Tips for your visit

  • Rituals were set to begin with Chatushthanarchana at 7.30 am on 25 August, according to the news report.
  • On 26 August, the Maha Poornahuthi and Mahasamprokshanam were set for 9.45 am to 11.30 am.
  • News reports name it Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple in Devuni Kadapa, so search with that name for updates on the ceremony.

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Questions people ask

Who established the idol at Devuni Kadapa?

Legend says the idol was established by Kripacharya. This is a legend, not settled history.

What style is the temple built in?

The Kadapa district government describes it as an example of Vijayanagara architecture. Its gopuram and carved pillars follow classic Dravidian design.

Who undertook the temple's recent work?

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam undertook the work. TTD also announced the dates of the Mahasamprokshanam ceremony.

Did any saint visit this place?

Tradition says Tallapaka Annamacharya visited this place. The Kadapa district government page also repeats this account.

Is darshan open during the ceremony?

Devotees were to be allowed darshan only after the Mahasamprokshanam was complete. Ask the temple for the current schedule before you go.

How we checked this page

On 21 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Tourist Places, YSR (Kadapa) District (Government of Andhra Pradesh) kadapa.ap.gov.in
  2. Devuni Kadapa, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  3. Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam Begins At Devuni Kadapa Temple (Deccan Chronicle) deccanchronicle.com
  4. Mahasamprokshanam at Devuni Kadapa Temple From Aug. 23 (Deccan Chronicle) deccanchronicle.com

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