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Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple, Chittoor District
Locality/village : Keelapatla Village
State : Andhra Pradesh
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Chittoor
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Telugu, Hindi & English
Temple Timings : 6.00 AM and 8.00 PM.
Photography : Not Allowed
Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple, Chittoor District
Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple (also known as Venkateswara Temple) is a famous Hindu Temple of Lord Venkateswara located in Keelapatla Village, Andhra pradesh, 47 km from Chittoor, 55 km from madanapalle, 7 km from palamaner. Keelapatla is in forest area with fertile lands,full of bamboo bushes and honey. History says that this temple was constructed by the Regents of Pallava Kings in the 9th and 10th centuries. This temple in Thondu Mandal speaks of the styles of Pallava and Chola culture. Here in the Village of Keelapatla, Lord Venkateshwara is called as Konetirayadu.
When Saint brughu came to earth after kicking on the lord vishnu’s chest and forgiveness by lord about saint’s sin Saint Kashyapa advised him to establish the lord idols in 7 different place which shows the features of lord venkateshwara swamy. So he established(prathista) lord in 7 different place i.e., dwaraka tirupathi(near vijayawada),kalyana venkateshwara swamy (srinivasa mangaapuram) keelapatla (near palamaneru), diguva tirupathi(near mulbaagal, karnataka), etc.., but all these places are hidden by the saint with his magical powers that only the devotees can view. Because there is no existence of lord venkateshwara to the tirumala. that means All these temples are established befor the arrival of Lord venkateshwara to the earth.
After lord’s arrival Brughu came to the existence with agasthya maharshi and the he removed his powers and the common people came to know about these idols(vigraham) under the tree’s. after that the kings came forward to build devasthanams (temples) to the lord venkateshwara swamy of brughu establishments. History says that Sathavahans, Pallavas, Renuti Cholas, Rastrakootas Banus, Chalukyas, Pandyas, Yadava Kings, Vijayanagar Emperors, Matli Kings, Moghul Kings, Arcot Nawabs, Tippu Sultan, Britishers and Palegars ruled over this area.In the 15th century, the poet Thallapaka Annamacharya praised in his lyrics, Lord Venkateshwara with different names. One lyric begins with the word “Konetirayadu”. This is the famous Annamayya lyric “Podagantimayya mimmu Purushothama, Nedayakuvayya Mammu Koneti Rayadaa”
The Lord is said to bless everybody who seeks help. The temple represents ancient Indian sculpture and architectures which had reached its pinnacle in the age of the Pallavas and Cholas. The innermost section in the temple houses the stone image of Koneti Rayadu with his ‘Kati Varada Hastas’ and ‘Shankhus Chakras’ . Sridevi and Bhoodevi are printed on his chest. This makes the idol look similar to Tirumala. Several other ancient idols and statues all talk about the sculptures and the glorious architectural of this place or temple. Lord Venkateswara at Keelapatla is kept along with his other forms called the Kalpataru, that is a divine tree which showers boon upon the worshippers. There is also another statue of Chintamani, a kind of divine power and lastly, Kamadhenu, the divine, wish-fulfilling cow.After visiting Lord Koneti Rayala Swamy, the people can walk on to visit Tirumala by a footpath built through the forest area. There are quite a few resting places to freshen the devotees on the way to Tirumala. They believe that Lord Venkateshwara first came to Keelapatla and then moved on to Tirumala, so the tradition is followed by the devotees. They also believe that they can get everything in their life if they have belief in the glory of the Lord.
By Road: Koneti Rayala Swamy Temple (also known as Venkateswara Temple) is a famous Hindu Temple of Lord Venkateswara located in Keelapatla Village, Andhra pradesh, 47 km from Chittoor, 55 km from madanapalle, 7 km from palamaner.
By Rail: The nearest Railway Station to the temple is Chittoor railway station.
By Air: The Temple can be reached through nearest Renigunta Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.
This temple Opening & Closing times is 06:00 to 12:00 (All days of the week(Morning)) and 17:00 to 20:00 (All days of the week(Evening)). During this period major part of the Lord Venkateswara rituals are performed. Archana, Aarti and Abhisekham are the daily pujas performed.
From the ancient times, the rulers of Vijayanagara had started festivals like Brahmotsavams, Sankranthi, Ugadi, Rathasaptami, Vaikunta Ekadasi. The Brahmotsavam is performed for a period of 9 days with grandeur. Many people from different places come together to celebrate this occasion. These festivals are celebrated on a large scale.
After having the darshan of Lord Koneti Rayala Swamy, the devotees proceed to Tirumala; there is a footpath through this forest area. On the Way to Tirumala, there are resting places that give relaxation to the piligrims.
Some devotees still walk through this foot path these days. Forest, hills, rivers also become friendly to the piligrims and they make their journey without worrying about the risks. Man can achieve anything by having self confidence and belief in the Lord. For good deeds, the Lord will extend his co-operation to the devotees.
