Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple

The Govindaraja Swamy temple is one of the most ancient temples located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. This famous temple in Tirupati is a remarkable achievement of ancient South Indian architecture. It has an inspiring outer gopura and an inner gopura. The innermost gopura is the earliest one, dating from the 14th century and has sculptures that describe pictures from Ramayana and Lord Krishna's life. The temple has two main shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. The shrine to the north is Sri Govindaraja and the shrine to the south is Sri Parthasarathi (Lord Krishna). The idols of Rukmini and Satyabhama are also found here. Also, festivals like Bramhotsavam of Govindaraja Swamy and the annual Float festival attract a large number of devotees every year.How to Reach Sri Govindaraja TempleThe temple can be easily reached by taking the different modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below.By RailGovinda Swamy Temple is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The closest major railway station is Tirupati Railway Station (TPTY), at a distance of 10-12 km from the temple which is well connected to various cities of the country. From the railway station, you can take a government bus or hire a shared taxi to reach the temple.By AirThe nearest airport to Govindaraja Temple is Tirupati Airport (TIR), situated approximately 15 km from the temple. You can hire a private taxi from the airport, which will take you to the temple in 20 to 25 minutes.By RoadGovindaraja Swamy Temple is located about 1.5 km from the Tirupati City Centre in Andhra Pradesh. Direct buses from various cities of Andhra Pradesh are available to reach the city centre. From the city centre, many transportation options are available to reach the temple. You can reach there by taxi or rickshaw Or you can cover this distance by walking.Best Time to Visit Govindaraja Temple, TirupatiNovember to February is the best time to visit this holy place. This time is for the winter season, so you can better enjoy this place,and the atmosphere remains chill and energetic.