About
Konetirayala Swamy Temple, also called the Venkateswara Temple, is in Keelapatla, Palamaner, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The presiding deity is Lord Venkateswara, who is known here as Konetirayudu. The temple is administered by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board.
In Konetirayala temple, Moola Virat is similar to Lord Venkateswara swamy at Tirumala Hills. Lord Venkateswara Swamy in Keelapatla is named as Koneti Rayudu. Lord standing here with his “Kati Varada Hastham” posture, holding Sankhu Chakram and having the impression of Sridevi and Bhudevi on both sides of his chest.
History
Local belief holds that Lord Venkateswara first placed his holy foot at Keelapatla and then reached Tirumala. This belief is recorded without a documentary source.
The legend of Saint Brughu (Bhrigu) explains the link with other Venkateswara shrines. After the saint kicked Lord Vishnu’s chest, he was sent to earth to atone and was told to establish the Lord’s idol in seven places. Keelapatla is traditionally counted among the Venkateswara temples connected with this legend, along with Dwaraka Tirumala near Vijayawada, Srinivasa Mangapuram and Diguva Tirupati.
Historical details such as who built the temple and when are not given in the sources checked, so none are stated here.
Temple Timings
6:00 AM To 7:00 PM
Timings are not confirmed on an official website; check with the temple before travelling.
How To Reach
Keelapatla is a short drive from Palamaner town in Chittoor District, which is the usual base for reaching the temple by road. Chittoor is the district headquarters and Tirupati is the nearest major airport and rail hub. Exact distances and bus timings are not confirmed on an official source, so check locally before travelling.
Address
Konetirayala Temple, Keelapatla, Palamaner, Chittoor District, 517408, Andhra Pradesh .
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