Kodandarama Temple, Tirupati – A Place of Divine Worship
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Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is one of the famous temples in Tirupati, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, located in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu, is dedicated to the temple along with Sita and Lakshmana.
There is also a sub-shrine for Anjaneya the mount of Lord Sri Rama at the temple.
At this temple, Rama Navami is celebrated with major grandeur.
At this temple, Rama Navami is celebrated with major grandeur.
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.
Another biggest festival in the temple is the nine-day annual Brahmotsavam which is celebrated every year between March and April.
A three-day Tapootsavam will be celebrated at the temple in April where the processional deity of Sri Rama, along with Sita and Lakshmana, is taken on a boat to Sri Ramachandra Pushkarini.
According to Varaha Purana, Lord Sri Rama, along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana, resided here during Treta Yuga on his return from Lankapuri.
A Cholas built it during the tenth century AD.
There is also a sub-shrine for Anjaneya the mount of Lord Sri Rama at the temple.
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