Swarnagiri Sree
Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is a magnificent and grand temple that was
inaugurated last year in Anantharam Rural, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District. The
temple gets its name, Swarnagiri, meaning "Gold Hill", from its
gold-covered main gopuram and its location atop the scenic Manepally Hills.
Situated just 48 km from Hyderabad, on the route to Yadagirigutta, this temple
has quickly become a spiritual and architectural marvel.
Spanning 22 acres, the
temple was built over six years by the renowned Manepally family, prominent jewellers
in Telangana State who also serve as its custodians. It was consecrated on
March 6, 2024, and since then, it has drawn immense crowds. In just one year,
an estimated 1.3 crore devotees have visited this sacred place.
The temple follows the
rituals and traditions of Tirumala Devasthanam, ensuring an authentic and
divine experience for worshippers. Beyond daily pujas, it hosts grand cultural
events and festivals, further enriching its spiritual significance. Architecturally,
it exemplifies the Dravidian style, with intricate carvings and towering
gopurams. The sanctum sanctorum is crowned by a five-storied Vimana Gopuram,
while four majestic Rajagopurams grace its perimeter. Among its standout
features are a 12-foot idol of Lord Venkateshwara, the largest of its kind in
Telangana, and a striking 27-foot monolithic statue of Lord Hanuman standing
outside the main compound.
Despite being so close to
the temple and frequently hearing about its growing popularity, it took us a
year to visit. We finally went on Thursday, March 13, choosing a weekday to
avoid large crowds. Arriving at 8 AM, we had the privilege of performing the
Suvarna Pushpa Archana, a special offering conducted in the sanctum sanctorum
under the Ashta Lakshmi Mandapam. The darshan was truly divine and deeply
fulfilling as we worshipped Lord Venkateshwara Swamy, along with Padmavati
Devi, Godha Devi, Vinayaka, Krishna, Hanuman, and the floating Vishnu at the
Pushkarini.
Since photography is not
permitted inside, the attached pictures were taken outside the main temple.
Hopefully, they will give you a glimpse of this magnificent place.
Swarnagiri Sree
Venkateshwara Swamy Temple has undoubtedly become a must-visit spiritual
destination near Hyderabad!
DASHAVATHARAM
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