Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple Tirupati

Venugopala Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple was constructed around the 14th century and it is believed that this holy place was made by Saint Sri Ramanujacharya. The main deity of the temple is Sri Venugopala Swamy; the temple also houses the idols of Sri Satyabhama Ammavaru and Sri Rukmini Ammavaru. There is also a small temple of Sri Seetharamula Pattabhishekam within the temple premises. The main festivals celebrated at Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple are Gokulashtami, Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Teppotsavam and Brahmotsavam.

How to Reach Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple

The temple can be reached easily by different modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below.

By Rail

The best, budget-friendly and convenient way to reach the Venugopala Swamy temple is by rail. The nearest railway station is Tirupati Central Railway Station. The temple is 2 km away from the railway station. To cover this distance, you can go by walking or by hiring a shared taxi or auto.

By Air

The closest airport is Tirupati Airport, at a distance of 43 km from the temple. The airport is a domestic airport and direct flights from major cities like Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai are available for this airport. From the airport, the journey remains for 15 km only, which you can cover by hiring a private taxi or by sharing a taxi, which will take around 20 to 25 minutes by road.

By Road

The road connectivity of Andhra Pradesh state is very good. You can reach Tirupati city centre from any major city of Andhra Pradesh and nearby states. From the city center, you can take an autorickshaw or share an auto to reach the temple. The distance from City Centre, Tirupati, to the temple is 2 km, which you can cover by walking also.

Best Time to Visit Venugopala Swamy Temple, Tirupati

The winter season is best to visit Venugopala Swamy Temple, Tirupati. Preferred months are December and January. The temperature remains from 15 degrees to 30 degrees during that time period.