Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam (Tirumala Tholi Gadapa)

Devuni Kadapa
Town
Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam
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Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 14°15′00″N 79°07′00″E / 14.2500°N 79.1167°E / 14.2500; 79.1167
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKadapa
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
516002
Telephone code08562

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

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

  1. ^ "Devuni Kadapa is a place in Kadapa town, famous for the temple of Sri Laxmi Venkateshwara. Historically". 11 Feb 2024.
  2. ^ "Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy temple at Devuni Kadapa". 28 Jan 2016.
  3. ^ "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 Sep 2019.
  4. ^ "In a display of communal harmony, Muslims in Kadapa pray to Lord Venkateshwara". 1 Apr 2022.
  5. ^ "TTD sanctions funds for temple development". The New Indian Express. 2018.