Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Venkateswara Temple, located in the Tirumala hills of Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the most famous Hindu temples in India. This temple is also called the seven hill temple and Tirupati temple. Like this temple in Andhra Pradesh, there is another Venkateshwara Swamy temple which is located in Srikakulam district. However, the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam district are quite different from each other due to their beliefs. In this article we will tell you some things related to these two temples.
Tirupati Temple of Tirumala and Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Srikakulam
The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala is an original temple of Lord Venkateswara, while the temple at Srikakulam is a replica. Tirumala Temple is situated on the hills of Andhra Pradesh and is considered to be the historical and main abode of Lord Venkateswara. While Srikakulam temple is a modern replica built by a devotee with architecture and worship like Tirumala temple.
Recognition of Venkateswara Swamy Temple
The belief of Venkateshwara Swamy Temple at Kasibugga in Srikakulam is that it is dedicated to Venkateshwara Swamy (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and devotees come from all over the world to seek his blessings. It is said that all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled here. The recognition of this temple is very high in the month of Kartik. Venkateswara Swamy Temple is also considered a wish fulfilling temple.
Who got the construction done?
According to beliefs, Venkateswara Swamy temple was built by a devotee named Narayandasu, who had seen this temple built on a mountain in his dream. That’s why he got this temple built. In front of this temple is the statue of Garutmathu, which is one of the largest statues installed in India. Devotees from far and wide come to visit this temple throughout the month of Kartik.