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	\| deity = [[~~Rama~~]]		\| deity = [[Sita]]
	[[~~Sita~~]]		[[Rama]]
	\| festivals= [[Sri Rama Navami]]		\| festivals= [[Sri Rama Navami]]
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	== Legend ==		== Legend ==
	According to the local legend, the temple was built by Vontudu and Mittudu they was nishada(boya) vamsha, who were robbers-turned-devotees of Rama. After building the temple, they are said to have turned into stone.<ref name="mref1">{{cite web\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Sri-Kodandarama-Swamy-Temple-at-Vontimitta/2014/09/08/article2420257.ece\|title=Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta\|access-date= 8 September 2014\|publisher=Indian Express}}</ref>		According to the local legend, the temple was built by Vontudu and Mittudu they was nishada(boya) vamsha, who were robbers-turned-devotees of Rama. After building the temple, they are said to have turned into stone.<ref name="mref1">{{cite web\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Sri-Kodandarama-Swamy-Temple-at-Vontimitta/2014/09/08/article2420257.ece\|title=Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta\|access-date=8 September 2014\|publisher=Indian Express\|archive-date=11 May 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511025919/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Sri-Kodandarama-Swamy-Temple-at-Vontimitta/2014/09/08/article2420257.ece\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The temple was built during the reign of [[~~Chola~~]] and [[Vijayanagara]] kings around the 16th century.{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}}<ref name=Tour>{{cite web\|url=http://aptdc.gov.in/blog/sri-kodanda-rama-swamy-temple-vontimitta-kadapa/\|title=Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta, Kadapa\|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh Tourism\|access-date=19 February 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220012311/http://aptdc.gov.in/blog/sri-kodanda-rama-swamy-temple-vontimitta-kadapa/\|archive-date=20 February 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		The temple was built during the reign of [[Cholakings Agnikulas]] and [[Vijayanagara]] kings around the 16th century.{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}}<ref name=Tour>{{cite web\|url=http://aptdc.gov.in/blog/sri-kodanda-rama-swamy-temple-vontimitta-kadapa/\|title=Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta, Kadapa\|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh Tourism\|access-date=19 February 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220012311/http://aptdc.gov.in/blog/sri-kodanda-rama-swamy-temple-vontimitta-kadapa/\|archive-date=20 February 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	[[Bammera Potana]] who lived in Vontimitta wrote his [[Masterpiece\|magnum opus]] ''Maha Bhagavatham'' in [[Telugu language]] and dedicated it to Rama. Vavilakolanu Subba Rao, known as ‘Andhra Valmiki’ for translating [[Valmiki]]’s ''[[Ramayana]]'' (the Hindu epic that narrates Rama's tale) into Telugu also spent his time here worshipping Rama. The saint-poet [[Annamacharya]] is said to have visited the temple and composed and sang songs or [[kirtan]]s in praise of Rama.		[[Bammera Potana]] who lived in Vontimitta wrote his [[Masterpiece\|magnum opus]] ''Maha Bhagavatham'' in [[Telugu language]] and dedicated it to Rama. Vavilakolanu Subba Rao, known as ‘Andhra Valmiki’ for translating [[Valmiki]]’s ''[[Ramayana]]'' (the Hindu epic that narrates Rama's tale) into Telugu also spent his time here worshipping Rama. The saint-poet [[Annamacharya]] is said to have visited the temple and composed and sang songs or [[kirtan]]s in praise of Rama.
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	The temple, the largest in the region{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}} is built in Vijayanagara style of architecture, in the "Sandhara" order{{Sfn\|Kamalakar\|2004\|p=114}} within a rectangular yard enclosed by walls. The temple, located {{Convert\|16\|km}} from Siddhout via Bakarapeta, is architecturally elegant and impressive. It has three ornate [[Gopuram]]s (towers) of which the central tower, which faces east, is the entrance gateway to the temple; the other two towers face north and south. This central tower is built in five tiers, and a number of steps are provided to access the approach gate of the tower.{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}}{{Sfn\|Kamalakar\|2004\|p=114}}		The temple, the largest in the region{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}} is built in Vijayanagara style of architecture, in the "Sandhara" order{{Sfn\|Kamalakar\|2004\|p=114}} within a rectangular yard enclosed by walls. The temple, located {{Convert\|16\|km}} from Siddhout via Bakarapeta, is architecturally elegant and impressive. It has three ornate [[Gopuram]]s (towers) of which the central tower, which faces east, is the entrance gateway to the temple; the other two towers face north and south. This central tower is built in five tiers, and a number of steps are provided to access the approach gate of the tower.{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}}{{Sfn\|Kamalakar\|2004\|p=114}}

	The [[mandapa]] or the Rangamantapam, the open-air theatre, has exquisite sculptures. As the mandapa is supported over 32 pillars it is known as ''Madhyarangaradapam''.{{citation needed\|date=October 2020}} The [[colonnades]] in the mandapa have carved figurines of attendant [[apsara]]s (nymphs). The columns of the central support system on the southern side display carvings of the gods [[Krishna]] and [[Vishnu]]. Each of the corner columns have three layers carved with images of [[apsaras]] and deities. In the central part of the mandapa, there are piers which are adorned with images of the mythical creatures [[Yali (Hindu mythology)\|yali]]. The roof of the central part is built up with many decorative [[Bracket (architecture)\|brackets]] or [[corbels]].{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}} In one of the columns of the mandapa, images of Rama and his brother [[Lakshmana]] are sculpted. Rama is shown here in a standing position with bow in the right hand and arrow in the left hand. Other decorative art depiction in Rama's image consists of ''Kundalas'' (ear-rings), haras (garlands), {{~~transl~~\|hi\|valayas}}, ''[[yagnopavita]]'' (sacred thread) and so forth.{{Sfn\|Kamalakar\|2004\|p=120}} Lakshmana's figure is sculpted in [[tribhanga]] posture with his right hand held down free while the left hand holds a bow. Adornments carved on this image are ''kirtimukuta'' (conical crown), ''graivevakas'', ''channavira'', ''udarbandha'' (waist band), ''yagnopavita'' and ''purnaruka''.{{Sfn\|Gurumurthi\|1990\|p=18}} Krishna is in [[dvibhanga]] posture with the left leg firmly on the ground and the right leg bent at the knee and crossed over the left leg, a style termed as ''Vyatyastapada''. Of his two arms, the right hand is shown holding the [[Govardhan Hill]] while the other is rested on kati. The image is ornamented with ''kirtimukuta'' and many more other ornaments. Two cows are also depicted by his side.{{Sfn\|Gurumurthi\|1990\|p=20}}		The [[mandapa]] or the Rangamantapam, the open-air theatre, has exquisite sculptures. As the mandapa is supported over 32 pillars it is known as ''Madhyarangaradapam''.{{citation needed\|date=October 2020}} The [[colonnades]] in the mandapa have carved figurines of attendant [[apsara]]s (nymphs). The columns of the central support system on the southern side display carvings of the gods [[Krishna]] and [[Vishnu]]. Each of the corner columns have three layers carved with images of [[apsaras]] and deities. In the central part of the mandapa, there are piers which are adorned with images of the mythical creatures [[Yali (Hindu mythology)\|yali]]. The roof of the central part is built up with many decorative [[Bracket (architecture)\|brackets]] or [[corbels]].{{Sfn\|Michell\|2013\|p=333}} In one of the columns of the mandapa, images of Rama and his brother [[Lakshmana]] are sculpted. Rama is shown here in a standing position with bow in the right hand and arrow in the left hand. Other decorative art depiction in Rama's image consists of ''Kundalas'' (ear-rings), haras (garlands), {{Transliteration\|hi\|valayas}}, ''[[yagnopavita]]'' (sacred thread) and so forth.{{Sfn\|Kamalakar\|2004\|p=120}} Lakshmana's figure is sculpted in [[tribhanga]] posture with his right hand held down free while the left hand holds a bow. Adornments carved on this image are ''kirtimukuta'' (conical crown), ''graivevakas'', ''channavira'', ''udarbandha'' (waist band), ''yagnopavita'' and ''purnaruka''.{{Sfn\|Gurumurthi\|1990\|p=18}} Krishna is in [[dvibhanga]] posture with the left leg firmly on the ground and the right leg bent at the knee and crossed over the left leg, a style termed as ''Vyatyastapada''. Of his two arms, the right hand is shown holding the [[Govardhan Hill]] while the other is rested on kati. The image is ornamented with ''kirtimukuta'' and many more other ornaments. Two cows are also depicted by his side.{{Sfn\|Gurumurthi\|1990\|p=20}}

	The [[sanctum sanctorum]] or [[garbhagriha]] is approached from the mandapa through an [[Antarala\|antaraalayam]] or inner chamber, which is adorned with sculptures.{{citation needed\|date=October 2020}} In the garbhagriha, the central icon of Rama along with his consort [[Sita]] and Lakshmana are carved as a composite image, out of a single rock. It is also inferred that the garbhagriha is itself carved out of a single block. The Hanuman, Rama's devotee, who is generally shown with the trio is missing here. However, there is a separate temple for Hanuman here. There is also an image of [[Ganesha]] in a dancing posture in the mandapam.<ref name=Tour />		The [[sanctum sanctorum]] or [[garbhagriha]] is approached from the mandapa through an [[Antarala\|antaraalayam]] or inner chamber, which is adorned with sculptures.{{citation needed\|date=October 2020}} In the garbhagriha, the central icon of Rama along with his consort [[Sita]] and Lakshmana are carved as a composite image, out of a single rock. It is also inferred that the garbhagriha is itself carved out of a single block. The Hanuman, Rama's devotee, who is generally shown with the trio is missing here. However, there is a separate temple for Hanuman here. There is also an image of [[Ganesha]] in a dancing posture in the mandapam.<ref name=Tour />
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	* {{cite book\|last= Kamalakar \|first=G. \|title=Temples of Andhradesa: Art, Architecture & Iconography : with Special Reference to Renandu (Cuddapah) Region\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7djVAAAAMAAJ\|date=1 January 2004\|publisher=Sharada Publishing House\|isbn=978-81-88934-18-8}}		* {{cite book\|last= Kamalakar \|first=G. \|title=Temples of Andhradesa: Art, Architecture & Iconography : with Special Reference to Renandu (Cuddapah) Region\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7djVAAAAMAAJ\|date=1 January 2004\|publisher=Sharada Publishing House\|isbn=978-81-88934-18-8}}
	* {{cite book\|last= Michell \|first=George \|title=Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GdBbBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT333\|date=1 May 2013\|publisher=Roli Books Private Limited\|isbn=978-81-7436-903-1}}		* {{cite book\|last= Michell \|first=George \|title=Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GdBbBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT333\|date=1 May 2013\|publisher=Roli Books Private Limited\|isbn=978-81-7436-903-1}}


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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Vontimitta, India}}
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| name = '''Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple''' <br> '''కోదండరామస్వామి ఆలయం'''
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| state = [[Andhra]]
| district = [[Kadapa district|Kadapa]]
| location = [[Vontimitta]]
| elevation_m = 151
| deity = [[Rama]]
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| festivals= [[Sri Rama Navami]]
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'''Kodandarama Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to the god [[Rama]], located in [[Vontimitta]] town in Vontimitta Mandalam of [[Kadapa District]] in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Andhra]]. The temple, an example of [[Vijayanagara architecture|Vijayanagara architectural style]], is dated to the 16th century. It is stated to be the largest temple in the region. It is located at a distance of {{Convert|25|km}} from [[Kadapa]] and is close to [[Rajampet]]. The temple and its adjoining buildings are one of the centrally protected [[Monuments of National Importance|monuments of national importance]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Centrally Protected Monuments|url=http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/monuments.html|website=Archeological Survey of India|access-date=27 May 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626104454/http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/monuments.html|archive-date=26 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Legend ==
According to the local legend, the temple was built by Vontudu and Mittudu they was nishada(boya) vamsha, who were robbers-turned-devotees of Rama. After building the temple, they are said to have turned into stone.<ref name="mref1">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Sri-Kodandarama-Swamy-Temple-at-Vontimitta/2014/09/08/article2420257.ece|title=Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta|access-date= 8 September 2014|publisher=Indian Express}}</ref>

== History ==
The temple was built during the reign of [[Chola]] and [[Vijayanagara]] kings around the 16th century.{{Sfn|Michell|2013|p=333}}<ref name=Tour>{{cite web|url=http://aptdc.gov.in/blog/sri-kodanda-rama-swamy-temple-vontimitta-kadapa/|title=Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta, Kadapa|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh Tourism|access-date=19 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220012311/http://aptdc.gov.in/blog/sri-kodanda-rama-swamy-temple-vontimitta-kadapa/|archive-date=20 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[Bammera Potana]] who lived in Vontimitta wrote his [[Masterpiece|magnum opus]] ''Maha Bhagavatham'' in [[Telugu language]] and dedicated it to Rama. Vavilakolanu Subba Rao, known as ‘Andhra Valmiki’ for translating [[Valmiki]]’s ''[[Ramayana]]'' (the Hindu epic that narrates Rama's tale) into Telugu also spent his time here worshipping Rama. The saint-poet [[Annamacharya]] is said to have visited the temple and composed and sang songs or [[kirtan]]s in praise of Rama.
[[Jean-Baptiste Tavernier]], a French traveler who had visited this temple in 1652, appreciated the elegance of the temple's architecture.<ref name="mref1" />

== Features ==
[[File:View of Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple in Vontimitta.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of the temple]]
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[[File:Vontimitta Carving.jpg|thumb|upright|Intricate carvings on one of the stone pillars in the mandapam]]
The temple, the largest in the region{{Sfn|Michell|2013|p=333}} is built in Vijayanagara style of architecture, in the "Sandhara" order{{Sfn|Kamalakar|2004|p=114}} within a rectangular yard enclosed by walls. The temple, located {{Convert|16|km}} from Siddhout via Bakarapeta, is architecturally elegant and impressive. It has three ornate [[Gopuram]]s (towers) of which the central tower, which faces east, is the entrance gateway to the temple; the other two towers face north and south. This central tower is built in five tiers, and a number of steps are provided to access the approach gate of the tower.{{Sfn|Michell|2013|p=333}}{{Sfn|Kamalakar|2004|p=114}}

The [[mandapa]] or the Rangamantapam, the open-air theatre, has exquisite sculptures. As the mandapa is supported over 32 pillars it is known as ''Madhyarangaradapam''.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} The [[colonnades]] in the mandapa have carved figurines of attendant [[apsara]]s (nymphs). The columns of the central support system on the southern side display carvings of the gods [[Krishna]] and [[Vishnu]]. Each of the corner columns have three layers carved with images of [[apsaras]] and deities. In the central part of the mandapa, there are piers which are adorned with images of the mythical creatures [[Yali (Hindu mythology)|yali]]. The roof of the central part is built up with many decorative [[Bracket (architecture)|brackets]] or [[corbels]].{{Sfn|Michell|2013|p=333}} In one of the columns of the mandapa, images of Rama and his brother [[Lakshmana]] are sculpted. Rama is shown here in a standing position with bow in the right hand and arrow in the left hand. Other decorative art depiction in Rama's image consists of ''Kundalas'' (ear-rings), haras (garlands), {{transl|hi|valayas}}, ''[[yagnopavita]]'' (sacred thread) and so forth.{{Sfn|Kamalakar|2004|p=120}} Lakshmana's figure is sculpted in [[tribhanga]] posture with his right hand held down free while the left hand holds a bow. Adornments carved on this image are ''kirtimukuta'' (conical crown), ''graivevakas'', ''channavira'', ''udarbandha'' (waist band), ''yagnopavita'' and ''purnaruka''.{{Sfn|Gurumurthi|1990|p=18}} Krishna is in [[dvibhanga]] posture with the left leg firmly on the ground and the right leg bent at the knee and crossed over the left leg, a style termed as ''Vyatyastapada''. Of his two arms, the right hand is shown holding the [[Govardhan Hill]] while the other is rested on kati. The image is ornamented with ''kirtimukuta'' and many more other ornaments. Two cows are also depicted by his side.{{Sfn|Gurumurthi|1990|p=20}}

The [[sanctum sanctorum]] or [[garbhagriha]] is approached from the mandapa through an [[Antarala|antaraalayam]] or inner chamber, which is adorned with sculptures.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} In the garbhagriha, the central icon of Rama along with his consort [[Sita]] and Lakshmana are carved as a composite image, out of a single rock. It is also inferred that the garbhagriha is itself carved out of a single block. The Hanuman, Rama's devotee, who is generally shown with the trio is missing here. However, there is a separate temple for Hanuman here. There is also an image of [[Ganesha]] in a dancing posture in the mandapam.<ref name=Tour />

The state government has decided to take over the upkeep of this temple, which is presently with the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI). This temple is notified as an Ancient Monument (N-AP-50) by ASI.<ref name=Rama /> The two [[Sacred waters|sacred water]] [[Temple tank|tank]]s – Rama [[theertham]] and Lakshmana theertham – are located in the precincts of the temple.<ref name="mref1" />

== Administration ==
The Administration of the Temple is entrusted to the [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]] (TTD) by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]. The TTD board had passed a resolution on 29 July 2015 to get the temple under its administrative control.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ontimitta-temple-brought-under-ttd-fold/article7475456.ece|title=Ontimitta temple brought under TTD fold|date=29 July 2015|work=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Festival ==
[[Rama Navami]], the birthday of Rama, was officially celebrated by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in [[Bhadrachalam Temple]], which went to Telangana. The Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple was chosen as the alternative venue of the official celebrations in 2015.<ref name=Rama>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Vontimitta-temple-to-host-Ramnavami-fete/articleshow/46319586.cms|title=Vontimitta temple to host Ramnavami fete|date=21 February 2015|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bhadrachalam Temple]]
* [[List of temples under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]]
* [[List of Monuments of National Importance in Andhra Pradesh]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== Bibliography ==
* {{cite book|last=Gurumurthi|first=Aenuganti |title=Sculpture and Iconography: Cuddapah District Temples|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FfDVAAAAMAAJ|year=1990|publisher=New Era Publications|isbn=9789991560182 |oclc= 23760017}}
* {{cite book|last= Kamalakar |first=G. |title=Temples of Andhradesa: Art, Architecture & Iconography : with Special Reference to Renandu (Cuddapah) Region|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7djVAAAAMAAJ|date=1 January 2004|publisher=Sharada Publishing House|isbn=978-81-88934-18-8}}
* {{cite book|last= Michell |first=George |title=Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GdBbBAAAQBAJ&pg=PT333|date=1 May 2013|publisher=Roli Books Private Limited|isbn=978-81-7436-903-1}}

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