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Temple Icon Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Thallapaka

📍 Thallapaka, Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh

State Significance

A Vishnu temple at Thallapaka, the birthplace of saint-composer Annamacharya, dedicated to Lord Chennakesava and maintained under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Thallapaka

🕉️ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Lord Vishnu (Chennakesava)

Temple Category:

Vishnu Temple (TTD managed) (Explore Cluster)
Temple Timings:

Opens 6:00 AM, closes 8:00 PM
Location:

Thallapaka, Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh (Explore temples in Kadapa)

Full Address:

Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Thallapaka, Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

Believed to bless devotees with prosperity, protection and fulfilment of prayers.

Miracle Beliefs:

Devotees hold that sincere worship of Chennakesava here is answered with grace.

Devotee Practices:

Devotees offer archana, perform pradakshina and sing Annamacharya keertanas.

Spiritual Benefits:

Prosperity, protection and spiritual upliftment.

About Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Thallapaka

Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple at Thallapaka is dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Chennakesava and lies in the village revered as the birthplace of Tallapaka Annamacharya (Annamayya), the celebrated saint-composer whose keertanas glorified Lord Venkateswara. Under TTD care, the temple holds special significance as a Vaishnava shrine in the very village that gave the tradition its greatest devotional poet. Devotees offer archana and abhishekam to Lord Chennakesava, and the temple stands as a living link to the spiritual and musical heritage of the Annamacharya lineage.

Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

South Indian (Dravidian) Architecture (Traditional (period to verify))

Architecture Highlights:

Traditional South Indian temple with sanctum for Chennakesava Swamy.

Sacred Objects:

Idol of Lord Chennakesava in the sanctum.

Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:
🎊 Brahmotsavam Vaikunta Ekadashi Annamacharya Jayanti observances
Special Events:

Vaishnava festivals and observances honouring Annamacharya's heritage.

Seasonal Celebrations:

Brahmotsavam and Vaikunta Ekadashi celebrations.

Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Daily archanas, abhishekam and festival sevas.

Special Traditions:

Devotional traditions linked to the Annamacharya lineage of Thallapaka.

Prasada Available:

Prasadam as offered by the temple.

Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional Indian attire recommended.

Accessibility:

Reachable by road; assistance available for the elderly.

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Within about 200 km driving distance from Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Thallapaka. Plan a yatra and cover as many of these as you can.

Temple Location

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How to Reach

Nearest Airport:

Kadapa Airport (approx.)

Nearest Railway:

Rajampet Railway Station (approx.)

Nearest Bus Stop:

Thallapaka / nearby bus stop

Travel Tips:

Visit alongside the Sri Siddeswara Swamy Temple at Thallapaka and honour the birthplace of Annamacharya.

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