Monday, July 6, 2015

Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple


Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Trivandrum, Kerala, about a minute walk from the southern gate of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It is also known as Srinivasar kovil, Perumal Kovil, Iyyengar Kovil or Desikar Sannidhi. The temple was built in 1898. The pooja's in kerala temples are based on the Namboodiri sambradayam, instead this is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Vaishanavite Vadakalai Sambradayam.This temple is also known as Srinivasar kovil, Perumal Kovil, Iyyengar Kovil or Desikar Sannidhi.Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple is located in the vicinity of Sivakasi. Located on the banks of River Vaipparu in Sattur town.The sanctum sanctorum which houses the awe-inspiring idol of the Lord of the Seven Hills is situated in the main temple complex of Tirumala. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore.The temple is 800 year old temple at present became popular after a belief that a blind king regained his sight by worshiping at this temple.Soon after some year the temple shrines became popular and started attracting devotees from different parts of the district.

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

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