Srungara Vallabha Swamy Temple

Getting there

• By air

  The nearest airport is Rajahmundry, about 35 km from Peddapuram town. The village lies in Peddapuram Mandal.

• By train

  Samarlakota Railway Station is about 15 km from the temple.

• By road

  The temple is reached by the Kirlampudi-Prathipadu road. Kakinada is about 31 km away.

Why devotees come here

Srungara Vallabha Swamy Temple stands in Chadalada Tirupati village, also called Tholi Tirupati, in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is dedicated to Vishnu in the form of Srungara Vallabha Swami.

The temple is dedicated to Srungara Vallabha Swami, a manifestation of Venkateswara, who is Vishnu. The presiding deity is shown in a smiling posture. The legend of the temple is linked to the story of Dhruva, found in the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana. Tholi Tirupati is believed to be the place where Vishnu blessed Dhruva.

The temple was built before the 12th century. Emperor Krishnadevaraya, during a visit, installed a copper idol of Bhudevi. In 1956 the temple came under the Endowments Department, to ensure its preservation and continued religious significance.

The temple follows the traditional Dravidian style. The sanctum holds the main deity standing, with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi. The Ranga Mandapa has eight carved pillars, and the Mukha Mandapa has sixteen pillars that hold around 13 inscriptions. During the Brahmotsavams and Rathotsavams, the deities are taken in procession around the village.

Festivals

• Chaitra Shuddha EkadasiKalyanotsavam

  One of the major annual festivals held at the temple.

• DhanurmasaDhanurmasa rituals

  Special rituals are held at the temple during this month.

Tips for your visit

• Devotees believe that bathing in the well during the Kartika month brings blessings, particularly for progeny.
• The Godavari Urban Development Authority (GUDA) has started building an arch gate at Divili village, about one km from the temple, to make the temple easier to reach.

Questions people ask