Kadapa is one of the big districts in Andhra Pradesh and is famous for the Kadapa temple also known as Shri akshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple.
One of the ancient temples in kadapa district?
The Devuni Kadapa is a historical site and part of the Kadapa City. It’s also known as Patha Kadapa, which translates to “Old Kadapa.” And as I said befoew, it is known for the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara temple.
Tirumala Tholi Gadapa Devuni Kadapa as it is called – Shri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam is another name for the Devuni Kadapa.
The town of Kadapa is named after the word Gadapa, which comes from the word “Devuni Gadapa,” which means “Lord Venkateswara Swamy’s entry.”
Because Kripacharya established Lord Venkateswara’s idol, the old name of devuni kadapa is also known as “Kripavathi Kshetram” in puranas.
Pilgrims come here to pray to Lord Venkateswara after praying to Annamacharya and potuluri Veerabramhendra Swamy.
This temple is quite popular in the Kadapa district; people come from all over to see it, and Saturdays are particularly busy.
Kadapa temple an outstading architecture
The Shri Lakshmi Venkateshwara temple is a magnificent specimen of Vijayanagar architecture. The temple itself, with its magnificent sculpture and decorations, transports us to the Vijanagar era. In the mukha mandapam, there is a sculpture of dancing Vigneshwara, a master piece from those times.
Devuni kadapa temple known as Hanumath Kshetram?
Because there is an idol of Anjaneya behind Lord Venkateshwara in the sanctum sanctorum, the Shri Lakshmi Venkateshwara temple is known as Hanumanth Kshetram. The idol of the presiding deity is said to have been installed by guru Kripacharya.
Allapaka Annamacharya, all the Sankaracharyas of Advaita mutt, the heads of Ahobilam mutt, and Mahakavi Kshetrayya are said to have visited this spot. The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam has just taken on the construction of this temple.
This temple also houses the goddess Shri Padmavati Thayar, who is commonly visited after Lord Venkateswara. The current location of Devuni kadapa is also known as Patha kadapa (old kadapa).
The temple has got lot of signifiance.
Pilgrims from all over the world and India who would like to go to Venkateswara swamy temple in Tirupathi will visit Devuni Kadapa temple, as well.
Devuni Kadapa is an archaeological treasure.
The main deity is Shri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy (Lord Vishnu). Maha Vishnu is in Vishnu form, and is standing.
Devuni kadapa temple timings
| S.No | Temple Darshan Hours | Day | Timings |
| 1 | Morning Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 6:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| 2 | Evening Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| 3 | Morning to Evening | Sat (No Break or Closing Timings) | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
During festival times, the timings may differ.
Special Poojas/Sevas
- Abhishekam is performed on Friday’s at 6:00 am. Ticket Costs Rs.100 for a person
- Aaku Pooja is performed for Hanuman on Tuesday’s for a family. Ticket costs between Rs.500 -Rs.600, as it depends on the Aaku cost .
- Saravana Nakshathram Kalyanotsavam is performed for a family. Ticket Costs Rs.100. Timings: 10:30 am – `12:00 pm.
- Seva or Darshan tickets is not needed for children below 12 years
How to reach Devuni Kadapa?
- 7 km from Kadapa Railway station.
- 4.5 km from Kadapa Bus station.
- 145 km From Tirupati, which takes 2 hours 45 mins by Road.
- The nearest international airport is at Tirupati which is 139 km away.
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