God
The main deity of this temple Sri Govindaraja Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Govindaraja Swamy faces East direction. The Lord is seen reclining on his serpent bed with Sridevi and Bhudevi, four-faced brahma appearing on the lotus rising from the navel, bearing the divine weapons Shanka, Chakra and others in his four arms.
Goddess
Goddess Andal (Godadevi) is seated on a lotus in her Four-armed form, holding a lotus in each of her upper hands, while her other two hands are in poses of 'Abhaya', fearlessness and 'Varada', benediction.
Interesting Facts
- Govindaraja Swami temple also has two main shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, the shrine to the North is Sri Govindaraja while the shrine to the South is Sri Parthasarathi.
- The idols of Rukmini and Satyabhama are also here. The original temple had Sri Parthasarathi on the main Altar, Sri Ramanuja added the Sri Govindaraja deity around 1130 AD.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit Tirupati is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - March to July (42 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Average - May (40 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - November to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to November
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and gpitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 A.P.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND, Tirupati |
1 KM | 0877-2289907 |
 Tirupati Railway Station |
300 MTRS | 0877-2225810 |
 Tirupati International Airport |
16 KM | 0877-227 5354 |
Architecture
Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple is facing East direction, with Dravidian Style of Architecture. In this temple Lord Vishnu is incarnated as Sri Govindaraja Swami. The Lord is seen as reclining on his serpent bed with his head towards the south and feet to the north. In 14th - 15th century, a gopuram of Seven stories was built by Vijayanagara kings with 11 Kalasas. Adding on to the beauty of Gopuram is the handwork recreating various scenes of hindu epics like Ramayana, Bhagavata along with instances from the life of Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
Govindaraja Swamy temple is built with Gray Green Granite stone., the inner walls of the temple are carved with the holy verses in Sanskrit and Dravidian language. A large number of inscriptions found in this temple and in the Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala help us to trace its history. The earliest of the records belong to the year 1235 A.D when the Chola King, Raja Raja III was ruling the place. In the year 1239 A.D. the queen of Viranarasinga of Yadavaraya made a gift for decoration of the chariot and carrying necessary repairs. The temple came in for greater importance in 1506 A.D. during the rule of Saluva dynasty of Vijayanagar and from then onwards different rulers in a different way developed the temple. The sprawling tank with beautifully well laid steps on four sides and artistically built stone mandapam in the middle of the tank.
Religious Significance
Legend goes back to the time of Islamic reign in South India. When the Southern parts of India, witnessed muslim invasion, to maintain its safety, statue of Lord Govindaraja Swamy, deity of Chidambaram was brought to Tirupati, which was later brought back once the situation returned to its normalcy. However, revered Saint Sri Ramanujacharya had a dream where Lord Govindaraja Swamy informed him about his wishes to reside in Tirupati. Owing to this when he visited the place he saw in his dream, he found the statue of Lord Govindaraja Swamy there. It was then, he advised the king to build a temple in the same place.
History
Temple was consecrated in 1130 AD by Vaishnavaite saint Sri Ramanujacharya. In the year 1239 A.D the queen of Viranarasinga of Yadavarayas made a gift for decoration of the chariot and carrying necessary repairs.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Darshanam Details
| Darshanam | Price | Estimated Time | Entrance From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Entrance | 10.00 | 1 Hr | |
| Quick Darshan | 20.00 | 30 mins |
Sevas
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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