Sri Annapurna Sametha Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple, Buggaagraharam

📍 Buggaagraharam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

State Significance

A Shiva temple at Buggaagraharam in Chittoor district, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kashi Visweswara Swamy with Goddess Annapurna, managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

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Sri Annapurna Sametha Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple, Buggaagraharam

🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: Opens 6:00 AM, closes 8:00 PM

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Darshan Timings: Morning: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Evening: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free darshan; special sevas as per TTD rates.

Parking: ✓ Available

🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Shiva (Kashi Visweswara Swamy)

Temple Type:

Saiva (Shiva) temple (Explore Cluster) →

Deity Forms:

Shiva Linga (Kashi Visweswara) with Goddess Annapurna

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Primary Deity:

Lord Shiva (Kashi Visweswara Swamy)

Temple Category:

Saiva (Shiva) temple (Explore Cluster)

Temple Timings:

Opens 6:00 AM, closes 8:00 PM

Location:

Buggaagraharam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh (Explore temples in Tiruvallur)

Full Address:

Sri Annapurna Sametha Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple, Buggaagraharam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

Devotees believe worship here grants freedom from want, prosperity, health and spiritual liberation, echoing the blessings sought at Kashi.

Miracle Beliefs:

Faith in the grace of the divine couple is part of local devotion; specific miracle accounts are oral tradition and not formally documented.

Devotee Practices:

Offering abhishekam to the linga, bilva leaves and prayers, and participating in special sevas conducted under TTD.

Spiritual Benefits:

Devotees seek nourishment and prosperity, good health, removal of obstacles and spiritual liberation.

About Sri Annapurna Sametha Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple, Buggaagraharam

Sri Annapurna Sametha Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple at Buggaagraharam in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Kashi Visweswara Swamy, together with Goddess Annapurna, the divine bestower of food and nourishment. The temple is one of the Saiva shrines administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages its worship, sevas and upkeep. The dedication to Kashi Visweswara connects the shrine devotionally to the sacred tradition of Kashi (Varanasi), while the presence of Goddess Annapurna emphasises the grace of sustenance. Devotees visit for darshan and abhishekam of the Shiva linga and to seek the blessings of the divine couple.

Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

Traditional South Indian (Dravidian) temple architecture (Historical period not definitively documented)

Architecture Highlights:

A traditional sanctum housing the Shiva linga, a shrine for Goddess Annapurna, and mandapa in classical South Indian style.

Sacred Objects:

The Kashi Visweswara Shiva linga and the idol of Goddess Annapurna.

Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:

🎊 Maha Shivaratri Karthika Masam observances Annapurna related celebrations

Special Events:

Special abhishekams and sevas on Maha Shivaratri and during Karthika Masam as scheduled by TTD.

Seasonal Celebrations:

Karthika Masam and Maha Shivaratri are the most significant seasonal observances.

Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Daily abhishekams, archanas and deeparadhana; special rudrabhishekams and sevas on festival days as per TTD practice.

Special Traditions:

Saiva worship traditions with abhishekam and the linking of devotion to the Kashi Vishwanath tradition, alongside veneration of Goddess Annapurna.

Prasada Available:

Yes, temple prasadam is offered to devotees.

Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional Indian attire recommended.

Accessibility:

Reachable by road from Tirupati and nearby towns in Chittoor district.

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