What are the opening and darshan timings for Historical Govindaraja Swamy Idol (Manchinellagunta)?

The timings for Historical Govindaraja Swamy Idol (Manchinellagunta) are: Saturdays Only: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

What is the spiritual significance (Sthala Puranam) of Historical Govindaraja Swamy Idol (Manchinellagunta)?

Originally worshipped in the ancient Govindaraja shrine at Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu), the idol was cast into the sea during the 12th century by a Chola king hostile to Vaishnavism. Devotees recovered the sacred idol and brought it to Tirupati under the guidance of Sri Ramanujacharya. Because the rescued icon suffered minor transit damage—and Agamic scriptures restrict daily worship of a damaged primary icon—Sri Ramanujacharya consecrated a new sudda (lime-mortar) idol inside the main Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in 1130 CE, while this historic original granite idol was respectfully enshrined at Manchinellagunta.

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Historical Govindaraja Swamy Idol (Manchinellagunta)

Manchinellagunta, Tirupati • ~2 mins from Tirupati (1.2 km)

1.2 km

Distance

2 mins

Travel Time

Open

Status

Free

Entry Fee

Historical Heritage & Architecture

Historical Heritage

Witness a profound thousand-year-old piece of living Vaishnavite history. The monumental idol depicts Lord Vishnu in Yoga Nidra reclining on the divine serpent Adisesha with Sridevi and Bhudevi.

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Timings & Schedule

Saturdays Only: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Dress Code

Traditional / Modest

Entry Fee

Free Darshan

Parking

Street Parking

Phones & Camera

Allowed Outside Main Temple

Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya) & Bathukamma Begins

High Devotee Rush

High pilgrim footfall expected today due to festival celebrations.

Visit: 30 mins•Best: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Essential Facilities

FoodNearby Stalls

RO WaterAt Stalls

LockersNot Available

Bus / AutoHigh Frequency

RestroomsNear Gate

Taxi / CabDirect Drop

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About This Temple

The revered 1,000-year-old original reclining granite idol of Lord Govindaraja Swamy rescued from Chidambaram by Saint Ramanuja, preserved at Manchinellagunta.

Historical Govindaraja Swamy Idol (Manchinellagunta)

Historical Heritage & Architecture

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