Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

On a hill called Indrakeeladri, which looks out over the Krishna River, is where the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Vijayawada is located. This temple is said to have been built in the 19th century. Lord Anjaneya Swamy, Lord Garuda, and Saint Dwaraka himself have shrines at the temple. Moreover, May and December through January are when it hosts important events.

According to mythology, Ramalinga Nayak had a dream in which Lord Venkateswara appeared to him and asked him to build a temple in his honour. The Lord also told him to carry the deity's idol from Tirumala and place it inside the temple in Vijayawada.

Following the instructions that he saw in the dream, Ramalinga Nayak brought the Sri Venkateswara idol from Tirumala to Vijayawada. He then constructed the temple and placed the deity's idol within it. The temple became a renowned holy site, and devotees all over the country began to visit it.

The lord's statue is seen above the waist, and the lower portion is imagined to be on the earth. Bali Chakravarthi, who is worshipped every day in Patala loka, is supposed to receive the holy feet as an offering.

The full-size deity of Lord Venkateswara, which sits behind the main idol, is believed to have been placed in the 11th century by the famous social reformer Ramanujacharya.

With its five main Rajagopuram towards the south and three other gopuras on the other three sides, this temple is a work of South Indian architecture.

The temple is situated on the banks of the Krishna River and provides a picturesque view of the surrounding areas. In addition, there is a park close to the temple that's frequently visited by tourists.

The temple is perched on a hill, offering a stunning view of Vijayawada. Devotees have to climb a staircase which can be incredibly challenging in order to reach the temple. Another interesting element of the temple is that the hill appears to be in the shape of a serpent.

The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Vijayawada is a well-known Hindu temple in the city centre.

The temple may be reached by a variety of modes of transportation. The closest airport is Vijayawada International Airport, which is around 20 kilometres from the temple.

The Vijayawada railway station, which is around 5 kilometres from the temple, is the closest if you're using the train. Local buses and taxis are accessible from the airport and train station to the temple. The temple is also easily accessible by personal vehicles.

The best time to visit the temple would be in the winter, specifically from November to February, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for activities and visits to the temple.

The summer months of March to May can be quite humid, which may make some tourists unpleasant. Although the monsoon season, which lasts from June to September, maybe a good time to travel, there are times when heavy rains can cause problems.

It's also important to note that the temple is especially crowded during festival seasons like Brahmotsavam, Vaikunta Ekadashi, and Ugadi.