| Sri Kodanda ramaswamy Temple శ్రీ కోదండ రామస్వామి ఆలయం | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirupati |
| Deity | Sri Kodandarama, Sita |
| Festivals | Sri Rama Navami, Brahmotsavams |
| Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Features |
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| Location | |
| Location | Tirupati |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Completed | 10th Century |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | Standing and Facing west |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
| Website | |
| tirumala.org | |
Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is a well known temple in the city of Tirupati located in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deity Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu along with Sita and Lakshmana. The temple also has a sub-shrine for Rama's mount Anjaneya.
History
Legend
According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yuga, Lord Sri Rama resided here along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.[1]
Medieval History
It was built by a Cholas during the tenth century AD.[2]
Administration
The present day temple is organised by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board.
Festivals
Rama Navami is celebrated with major grandeur at this temple which includes Hanumantha Vahana Seva in connection with Sri Rama Navami day, followed by Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam on Dasami and Sri Rama Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam on Ekadasi. The nine-day annual brahmotsavams celebrated every year which falls between March and April is another biggest event in the temple.[1] The Annual three-day Teppotsavams(Float festival) will be celebrated during April at the temple where the processional deity of Sri Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana will taken over a float in Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini.[1]
See also
See also
Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams
Reference lists
- ^ a b c d "Lord Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple in Tirupati and Sri Pattabhiramalayam Temple at Valmikipuram Gear up for Annual Mega Fete-special Story". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "www.tirumala.org". Archived from the original on 21 July 2013.
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