| Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | YSR Kadapa |
| Deity | Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | Devuni Kadapa |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
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| Coordinates | 14°29′00″N 78°49′59″E / 14.4833°N 78.833°E |
Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam temple sits in Devuni Kadapa,[1] in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and serves as a prelude for pilgrims en route to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. It is also known as Tirumala Tholi Gadapa (the first threshold to Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam TTD).[3] Famous for its religious harmony and cultural importance, the temple draws many pilgrims.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
Devuni Kadapa Temple was constructed centuries ago, possibly during the Vijayanagara Empire. Mentioned in the Puranas as "Kripavathi Kshetram," it is an example of Vijayanagara architecture. This temple marks the spiritual beginning of a devotee's journey to Tirumala, symbolizing the initiation of their relationship with Lord Venkateswara.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Devuni Kadapa is a place in Kadapa town, famous for the temple of Sri Laxmi Venkateshwara. Historically". 11 February 2024.
- ↑ "Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple at Devuni Kadapa". 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "TTD has set ready to organize the Navaratri festivities from September 29- October 8 at the TTD sub-temple of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara in Devuni Kadapa". 24 September 2019.
- ↑ "In a display of communal harmony, Muslims in Kadapa pray to Lord Venkateshwara". 1 April 2022.
- ↑ "TTD sanctions funds for temple development". The New Indian Express. 2018.