Dwaraka Tirumala or Chinna Tirupati in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, in INDIA.

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Sri Venkateswara Swami Devasthanam Dwaraka Tirumala

 

Sthala Puranam

 

" Dwaraka Tirumala " is an ancient holy place and a popular pilgrim center in

Andhra Pradesh in South India. Sri Venkateswara Swami holy temple is on Seshadri

Hill, situated in between two holy rivers, " Krishna and Godavari " . Dwaraka

Tirumala is nearer to 'Eluru', the head quarters of West Godavari District.

 

This pilgrimage centre is called " Dwaraka Tirumala " after the great saint,

" Dwaraka " who located the self manifested idol of Lord " Sri Venkateswara " after

severe penance in a valmikam (ant hill). The devotees call Sri Venkateswara as

Kaliyuga Vaikuntha Vasa. This place is also called Chinna Tirupati.

 

The devotees who wish to go and offer their donations, or tonsures or any other

offerings to Lord Venkateswara, Lord of Tirumala Tirupati, called as Pedda

Tirupati, due to some reason, if they are unable to go there, they can offer

their donations, prayers and worship in Dwaraka Tirumala temple.

 

The decedents of " Suraneni " dynasty, the Zamindars of " Mylavaram " , are the

founder Trustees of this Temple. The decedents of “Suraneni” dynasty, are

great devotees to the Lord Sri Venkateswara. Many members of the family have

donated money, Gold ornaments, lands and also constructed many buildings. The

administration is by an executive officer. The Endowments department of

Government of A.P., has appointed a deputy commissioner as the executive officer

of the temple.

 

It is a great wonder to see two main idols under one Vimana Sikharam. One idol

is a full and complete statue. The other is a half statue of the upper portion

of the form of the Lord. The upper potion of the form is a self manifested idol

located by Sage " Dwaraka " . The saints of the yore felt the prayers to the Lord

are not complete without worshipping His holy feet. So, the saints joined

together and installed a full statue behind the self manifested idol, to worship

the feet of the Lord according to Vaikhanasa Agamam.

It is believed that the prayers to the smaller statue of the Lord will lead to

Moksha, and the big form stands for Dharma, Artha and Kama. The Tiru

kalyanotsavam is celebrated twice an year. One for the self manifested idol in

the month of “Vaisakha” Month and the other for the installed idol in the month

of “Aswayuja” Month.

 

Dwaraka Tirumala is a famous temple from the ancient times. According to some

Puranas, the temple is popular even in Kruta yuga and is still attracting the

devotees. According to Brahma Purana, Aja Maharaja, the Grand father of Lord Sri

Rama also worshiped Lord Venkateswara for his marriage. On his way to the

swayamvaram of Indumati, he passed by the temple. He did not offer prayers in

the temple. The bride Indumati garlanded him, but he had to face a battle with

the kings who came to the Swayamvaram. He realized that the battle was thrust on

him for ignoring the temple on the way. After realizing this, Aja Maharaja

prayed to the Lord Venkateswara. Suddenly the kings stopped the battle.

Interesting feature of the temple is that there is no Snapana (Abhishekam) to

main deity, because if even if a small drop of water slipped down, near the main

deities, immediately huge quantity of Red Ants (Konuju) will enter the Temple.

More over if any body that are not supposed to enter into the temple with

Alcohol, or impious nature, then also the same Red Ants will come. Only after

the temple Archakas offer purificatory rites, the red ants disappear.

There is another name to this Kshetra namely Sudersana Kshetram. If you break

any stone from hill or near Pushkarini (tank), we can find the form of Sudersana

Chakra in every stone.

 

Thousands of marriages take place all round the year in the temple precincts.

 

 

THE OTHER TEMPLE ATTACHED TO SRI VENKATESHWARA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, DWARAKA

TIRUMALA

 

Vykhanasa Agama Patasala

Sanskruthonnata Patasala

Sri Venkateswara Junior College, Kamavarapu Kota, Bhimadolu

Sub - Temples :

Sri Konda Malleswara Swamy Temple

Sri Renuka Devi (Kunkullamma Ammavari Temple)

Sri Venkateswara Swamy and Sri Jangannadha Swamy Temple, Lakshmi Puram

Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple

 

Adopted Temples :

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Mylavaram, Krishna Dt.

Sri Malleswara Swamy Temple, Mylavaram, Krishna Dt.

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Mylavaram, Krishna Dt.

Sri Buneela Sametha Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Rangapuram, W.G. Dt.

 

Details of worship and celebrations

 

Timings of workship:

 

4-00 A.M. TO 4-30 A.M.

4-30 A.M. TO 5-00 A.M.

5-00 A.M. TO 6-00 A.M.

6-00 A.M. TO 1-00 A.M.

7-00 A.M. TO 12-00 P.M.

8-00 A.M. TO 12-00 P.M.

Suprabhatam

Tirdhapubinde

Pratahkalarchana Balabhogam, Gosti Special Darsan

Aarkita Pujas

Veda Parayanam After Noon 12 P.M.

1-00 P.M. TO 3-00 P.M.

3-30 P.M.

3-00 P.M. TO 5-00 P.M. Maha Nivedana

Close of Temple

Prabhutvotsavam

Sarva Darsan

Evening 5-00 P.M. TO 9-00 P.M.

Special Darsan Night 7-00 P.M. TO 8-00 P.M.

9.00 P.M. Sayamkalarchana, Sevakalam, Pavalimpuseva

Ekantaseva Tirmanam

 

Sri Venkateswara Swami Devasthanam

Dwaraka Tirumala

Permanent Nitya Annadana Padhakam

 

 

Permanent Nityannadana Padhakam

Out of all Danams (offerings), Annadanam is the best. For the followers of Sri

Vaishnavism, Kainkaryam is the only way of reaching the

feet of Sriman Narayana. This kainkaryam is best done to the devotees of the

Lord. This endowment offers a great facility of of offering food to the devotees

of the temple. From the money donated by the donor a permanent endowment is

created. Thousands of the people are fed every day from these endowments. On

behalf of the donor the temple offers food as prasadam displaying the name and

the Gotram, of the donors on the requested day.

The various schemes are:

1. On a payment of Rs. 3,65,000/- the donor is recognized as " Mahannadata " and

will be provided with free lodging for two weeks. They can take part in the

Kalyanams and Worship of Sri Swamy and ten pilgrims will be provided with food

in their name daily.

2. On a payment of Rs. 1,00,000/- the donor is recognized as " Maha Raja

Poshaka " and will be provided with free lodging for one week. They can take part

in Kalyanam and worship on a required day every year.

3. On a payment of Rs. 50,000/- the donor is recognized as " Raja Poshaka " and

will be provided with free lodging for one week. They can take part in

Kalyanam and Worship on a required day every year.

4. On a payment of Rs. 12,500/- the pilgrims will be provided with Annadana

worship.

5. On a payment of Rs. 10,000/- the donor is recognized as a " Donor " and will be

provided with free lodging. The donor can take part in the worship for one day.

6. On a payment of Rs.1,116/- - the donor is recognized as a " Donor " and can be

allowed to take part in the worship and for free " Darsanam "

Donors will get advance intimation about the date of worship. The name of Donor

will be written on the board out side the Annadana building. The Donor can take

part in the worship and " Anadana " , in person.

If the donor is unable to be present at the time of worship and " Annadanam " , it

will be done in his name and Gothram.

The " Prasadam " will be sent to the donor by post.

 

Schemes For Contribution For Construction of Cottages

 

 

 

The administration of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple, Dwaraka Tirumala is

building may rooms and cottages for the facility of the devotees visiting this

famous temple. There are many Schemes for the contribution of construction cost

of Cottages and rooms. The munificent contributions by generous devotees for

the lodging facilities are welcome.

If an amount of 2/3 of the construction cost is donated, name plate will be

fixed on the outer wall of the room or cottage. The donor will be provided free

lodging in the same room or cottage for 60 days in a year.

Generous devotees may contact the Executive officer for further details.

 

Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple DwarakaTirumala

Details Of Worship and Celebrations

 

 

Daily Arjita Worships.

 

1: Daily (Paid) Arjita " Kalyanam " (Begining at 9.30 a.m.)Rs.750/-

2: Daily Arjita " Kalyanam " (Begining at 9.30 a.m.)Rs.500/-

3: Silver " Garudotsavam " Rs.200/-

4: Silver " Sesha Vahanotsavam " Rs.200/-

5: Village Palanquin CelebrationRs.301/-

6: Palanquin Procession around templeRs.200/-

7: Idol " Snapana " (Friday at 6-00 A.M)Rs.301/-

 

Arjitha ( Gained ) Bhogas

 

1: Sugar (Sharkara) Pongali 1.Kg.Rs.100/-

2: Pulihora 1.K.gRs.75/-

3: Laddu Prasadam(for each one) Rs.5/-

4: Sugar (Sharkara) Pongali(for each Packet)Rs.6/-

5: White Jaggery75 GramsRe.2/-

6: Pulihora80 GramsRs. 3/-

 

Details of Daily Worship and Darsanam

 

1: Sahasra namarchana Rs.35/-

2: Astottara Satha namarchana Rs.25/-

3: Seeghra Darsanam Rs.15/-

4: Astottaram near the main Idol (Couple)Rs.100/-

5: Astottaram near the main Idol (Single)Rs.58/-

6: Darsanam Rs.2/-

7: AdoptionRs.100/-

8: UpanayanamRs.116 /-

9: Begining of accounts (Dastram) Rs.116/-

10: Sri Sathyanarayana VratamRs.58/-

11: AksharabhyasamRs.58/-

12: AnnaprasanaRs.30/-

13: Stambham pataRs.25/-

14: Karpura HaratiRs.0-50/-

15: Hair Offering (Complete Shave)Rs.5/-

16: Hair Offering (Three Sceissors)Rs.5/-

17: Deeparadhna Rs.3/-

18: White Jaggery Offering Rs.0.25/-

19: Video Tax Rs.250/-

20: Marriage Application Rs.5/-

21: Pujas for Vehicles (Lorry) Rs.100/-

21: Pujas for Vehicles (Car, Tractor) Rs.75/-

22: Pujas for Two Wheelers Rs.25/-

23: Swamy Vari Calender (Large) Rs.12/-

24: Swamy Vari Calender (Small)Rs.10/-

25: Subrabhata Seva (per head) (On Saturdays and Sundays, from 4.a.m) Rs.50/-26:

Special Sahasra Namarchana for Couples (On Saturdays and Sundays) from 8-15 A.M.

to 9-00 A.M. Rs.200/-

27: Marriage fees Rs.150/-

 

Traveling Facilities

 

Dwaraka Tirumala is well connected by Road and Rail. Dwaraka Tirumala is a three

hour drive from Vijayawada. Vijayawada is well connected by Air. Taxis and buses

are easily available. Dwaraka Tirumala is 18 K.M. from Bhimadole Railways

Station, which is on the main Railway line between Vijayawada and Vizag. It is

17 K.M. from Bhimadole Road junction on the National Highway from Vijayawada to

Calcutta. This is 40 K.M. from Eluru and 50 K.M. from Tadepalligudem. Taxies are

available at all these stations. There are number of Buses through Bhimadole

junction from Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Bhimavaram, Narasapuram and

Nuziveedu R.T.C. Bus depots and also from Jangareddigudem, Kovvur, Aswaraopet,

Tiruvur and Sattupalli Depots.

 

Contact

 

DwarakaTirumala (Chinna Tirupati)

West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. PIN-534 426.

Phones: Temple:08829-71469 E.O.:08829-71436 Office:08829-71427 Fax:08829-71565

 

GALLERY :- http://www.dwarakatirumalaap.org/gallary.html

 

Dwaraka Tirumala (http://www.aptemples.com/brief/dwarakatirumala.htm)

 

Dwaraka Tirumala which is also called (Chinna Tirupati) is in Dwaraka Tirumala

Mandal of West Godavari District. It is about 40 kms from the District Head

Quaters of West Godavari District and 18 kms from Bhimadolu railway station.

Number of buses are made available from different directions to take the

pilgrims to the temple. The presiding diety is Sri Venkateswara Swamy.

 

Dwaraka Thirumala:

 

Deities worshipped

 

Swayambhu Sri Venkateswara, Alivelu Manga & Andal.

 

Special Poojas are also performed. The details can be had from the priest or the

Executive Officer.

 

Festivals celebrated

Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Kalyanotsavamu, Sri Krishnastami, Vijaya Dasami Pooja &

Vaisakha Kalyanam.

 

Eluru is the nearest town to Dwaraka Tirumala.

 

How to Reach

 

Dwaraka Tirumala in West Godavari district is situated at a distance of 20 kms

from Bhimadolu and 40 kms. from Eluru. Dwaraka Tirumala is well connected by

road and there are frequent buses from Bhimadolu and Eluru. Private transport is

also available from Bhimadolu and Eluru.

 

FAMOUS FOR WHAT IF ANY

 

The presiding mythological Deity Lord Venkateswara is visible up to the bust

size and the lower portion is imagined to be in the earth. The holy feet are

said to be offered to Bali Chakravarthy in “Pathala” for his daily worship. The

full size idol of Sri Venkateswara is standing at the back of the Main Idol.

Every year two Kalyanams are being performed.

 

LEGENDS

 

The devotees who cannot afford to go to Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam to offer

their vows can offer their vows at Dwaraka Tirumala as per the tradition.

 

STHALA PURANAM

 

Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam is situated on the top of the Seshachala Hill. A

beautiful legend of untraceable antiquity current in these parts is that a great

sage Dwaraka by name picked up and unearthed the idol of the Lord from an ant

hill, tracing from the position of an eagle perching on soap nut tree as per

instructions of Lord in Samadhi. Hence, the temple and village were named after

the sage Dwaraka. The presiding mythological Deity Lord Venkateswara is visible

up to the bust size and the lower portion is imagined to be in the earth. The

holy feet are said to be offered to Balichakravarthi in Pathala for his daily

worship. The full size idol of Lord Venkateswara standing at the back of the

main idol of Lord has been installed by the famous Vyshnavite Srimad

Ramanujacharya in 11th century A.D. According to this temple tradition, two

Kalyanams are being performed every year during the months of Vysakham and

Aswayujam, which may be in the month of April-May and September-October

respectively every year. The rituals are being performed as per Vykhanasa Agama

in this temple.

 

HOW TO REACH THE TEMPLE (TRANSPORT FACILITY) :

 

There is Bus facility available to reach Dwaraka Tirumala from various places.

 

PHONE NUMBERS OF TEMPLE / SECTIONS.

 

STD Code - 08829

E.O’s Office: 271436

Office: 271427 (EPABX)

Temple: 271469

Chairman’s Office: 271565

Lakshmipuram Temple: 271525

Sivalayam: 271345 FAX: 271766

Website : www.dwarakatirumalaap.org

Email : elr_chtpt

 

FOOD WATER FACILITIES :

 

FREE MEALS :

 

The Devasthanam is maintaining Annadanam Scheme since 1984. The Annadanam

Building is located at right side of the First step .

 

Timings : Free meals tickets will be issued from 10.45 A.M. to 11.45 A.M.

 

Meals Timings : 11 A.M. to 1.30 P.M. in Annadanam Building.

 

WATER FACILITY :

 

The Devasthanam is having 3 bores (with capacity of 50 H.P.) each for supply of

water to pilgrims, Choultries, guest houses etc. In addition to that 2,50,000

Ltrs. capacity water tank was also constructed for supply of water to visiting

pilgrims. The Devasthanam has also proposed to dig a bore well at Lakshmipuram

temple for providing water supply to visiting pilgrims and for maintenance of

gardens and it is under progress.

 

MEDICAL FACILITY :

 

The Devasthanam is maintaining First Aid Center on Saturdays and Sundays in a

month through Primary Health Centre, Dwaraka Tirumala.

 

PLACES TO VISIT :

 

1. In Temple ComplexAlwar Temples and Gopurams

2. Around Temple Kesa Kandanasala, Swamy vari Nitya Arjita Kalyana Mandapam,

Agama Patasala, Bathing Ghats, Booking counter complex, Guest houses, Annadana

Sadanam, Swamy Vari Varshika Kalyana Mandapam, Swamy vari feet at First step in

Paduka Mandapam

3. SurroundingsAnjaneya Swamy vari Statue at M.S. Choultry, Garudalwar Statue at

High School Play Ground, Arch gate at Lakshmipuram, Arch gate at beginning of

Ghat road, Radhasala, Ghat road, Gosala, Oriental High School maintained by the

temple, Narasimha sagar (Pushkarini), Clay mines

 

4. Sub Temples

 

1. Sri Malleswara Swamy Temple (Sivalayam) at up-hill

2. Sri Kunkullamma vari Temple

3. Sri Subramanyeswara Swamy Temple

4. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple

5. Rupaka Devalayam, Bhimadolu

 

5. Adopted Temples

 

1. Sri Venkateswara Santhana Gopala Swamy vari Temple (Laxmipuram)

2. Sri Venkateswara Swamy vari Temple (Mylavaram)

3. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple (Mylavaram)

4. Sri Bhramaramba Malleswara Swamy vari Temple (Mylavaram)

5. Sri Boonela Sametha Satyanarayana Swamy Temple (Rangapuram)

 

6. Parks

 

1. Sivodyanavanam at Sivalayam

2. Flower Garden at Northern side of Main temple

3. Park in Rani Chinnamma Rao Choultry

4. Garden at Laxmipuram temple

5. Stepped Garden at Sivalayam

6. Garden at M.S. Choultry

 

7. Tourist Attractive Places In addition to all the above items

1. Punnami Guest house constructed by A.P. Tourism Department.

2. Caves at Jeelakarragudem at a distance of 20 KM

 

TEMPLE ACTIVITIES :

 

1. Programmes :Bhajana and Religious discourses are being arranged every day in

temple. Burrakatha, Harikatha and other programmes are being arranged during

Brahmotsavams and other important festival days.

 

2. In the field of Religion : Chaturvedaparayanam and Sundarakanda Parayanam are

being recited every day by the concerned Veda Pandits.

 

3. Any Project taken up : Agama Patasala is being maintained with a strength of

nearly 80 students with accommodation and free meals, water facilities and with

monthly stipend Rs 450/- per head and medical facilities with the funds of the

temple.

 

SCHEMES

 

1. Annadanam : The Devasthanam is maintaining Annadanam scheme since 1984 and

subsequently this scheme has been converted into Trust in the name of Sri

Venkateswara Swamy Vari Saswatha Nitya Annadanam Trust. All the donations

received from the donors are being deposited in banks and the interest derived

thereon is being spent towards Annaprasadam.

 

1.Total Amount deposited up to 31-1-2003 is Rs.1,56,89,822.44

2.Total no. of Donors up to 31-1-2003 are 9,592

3.Daily feeding 500 pilgrims on an average.

4.Daily feeding on important days i.e. Saturdays and Sundays not less than 800

to1000 pilgrims.

5.The Commissioner, Income Tax, Visakhapatnam granted exemption u/s 80(g) for

the collection of donations by the Annadanam Trust up to 31-03-2004.

2. Archaka Welfare FundThe Devasthanam has already paid Rs. 5 lakhs towards

Archaka Welfare Fund for the year 2001 – 02. The Devasthanam has installed One

Hundi in the temple for collection of Archaka Welfare fund. 3. Free Medical

Camps The Devasthanam is providing Free Accommodation to the parties who used to

conduct Free Medical Camps.4. Donation Scheme The Devasthanam is having Donation

Scheme for Construction of Guest Houses etc., by the donors, with full amount

and 2/3rd donation.5. Forest Development SchemeNil

IMPORTANT FESTIVALS CELEBRATED

 

1. Brahmotsavams during Vysakha and Aswayuja Masams 2 times every year.

2. Pavithrotsavams during Sravana Masam

3. Adhyanotsavams during Mukkoti Ekadasi onwards – 11 Days

4. Ugadi (Chaitra Masam)

5. Krishnastami during Sravana Masam

6. Krutika Deepotsavam during Kartika Purnima

7. Teppotsavam during Kartika Sudda Dwadasi

8. Vykunta Dwara Darsanam during Dhanurmasam

9. Kanuma Giri pradakshina during Dhanurmasam

 

AUDIO-SLOKAS, DEVOTIONAL SONGS

 

1. Audio – Slokas : Suprabhatam

2. Devotional Songs : Bhakti Sudha

 

Dwaraka Tirumala Temple

 

The temple was constructed by the Myalavaram Zamindars between the years 1877

and 1902. This pilgrimage center is called Dwaraka Tirumala after the great

saint, " Dwaraka " who located the self manifested idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara.

 

Timings : Open from 5:30 am till 12:00 in the noon reopens at 4:00 pm and again

get closed at 8:00 pm.