Venkateswara Temple – The Famous Temple of Lord Venkateswara

In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the Venkateswara Temple is a Vaishnavite temple situated in the town of Dwaraka Tirumala in the Eluru district.

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Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu, is dedicated to the temple. The temple is also known as Chinna Tirupati, meaning Small Tirupati.

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This pilgrimage center, "Dwaraka Tirumala," is named after the great saint, "Dwaraka," who located the self-manifested idol of Lord "Sri Venkateswara" after severe penance in a ‘Valmikam’ (ant hill).

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Sri Venkateswara is called Kali Yuga Vaikunta Vasa by the devotees. This place is also known as "Chinna Tirupati".

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According to the Brahma Purana, our Dwaraka Tirumala region occupies the most prominent position in India, flanked by the two great Indian rivers Krishna and Godavari.

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The Dwaraka Tirumala temple is famous for its ancient architecture. The temple is said to be popular even in Satya Yuga according to some Puranas and is still attracting devotees.

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Brahma Purana states that Aja Maharaja, the Grandfather of Lord Sri Rama, also worshiped Lord Venkateswara for his marriage.

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To see two main idols under one Vimana Sikharam is a great wonder. A full and complete statue is one idol. The other is a half statue of the upper portion of the form of the Lord's body.

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It is believed that the smaller statue of the Lord represents Moksha, and the big form represents Dharma, Artha, and Kama.

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Tiru kalyanotsavam is celebrated every six months. There is one self-manifested idol for the month of "Vaisakha" and one installed idol for the month of "Asvijaa."

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