Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta
📍 Vontimitta, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
State SignificanceA magnificent Vijayanagara-era temple in Vontimitta dedicated to Lord Rama, famous for its single-stone idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana and its grand annual Rama Kalyanam under TTD.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Rama (Kodandarama)
Rama Temple — Vijayanagara Kshetram (TTD managed)
Kodandarama (Rama with the bow)
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Rama (Kodandarama)
Rama Temple — Vijayanagara Kshetram (TTD managed)
Vontimitta, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh 516213, India
✨ Spiritual Highlights
Believed to bless devotees with marital harmony, family unity and righteousness (dharma).
Local tradition holds that the idols were installed by devotees who experienced the Lord's grace, and that sincere prayers here are answered swiftly.
Devotees participate in Sita Rama Kalyanam, offer tulsi and perform pradakshina of the temple's grand prakaram.
Marital harmony, family well-being, courage and adherence to dharma.
📖 About Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta, in the Kadapa region of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the largest and most beautiful temples of the erstwhile Rayalaseema and is maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Built in the Vijayanagara architectural style between the 16th and 17th centuries, the temple is renowned for its imposing gopurams, spacious mandapams and finely carved stone pillars. The sanctum houses rare single-stone (ekasila) idols of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lakshmana, carved from one block of granite. The temple is celebrated across the region for its grand Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam performed during the annual Brahmotsavam, when thousands of devotees gather to witness the celestial wedding of Rama and Sita. Poets and saints, including Bammera Pothana who is traditionally associated with the site, have glorified this Kshetram.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Vijayanagara Architecture (16th–17th Century CE)
Triple gopurams, a spacious Ranga Mandapam with 32 carved pillars, and ekasila (single-stone) idols.
Ekasila idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana; the divine Kodanda (bow).
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
The annual Sita Rama Kalyanam is telecast and draws pilgrims from across the state.
Brahmotsavam is celebrated with great grandeur, usually around Rama Navami (March–April).
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Daily archanas, abhishekam and the annual celestial wedding (Kalyanotsavam).
Sita Rama Kalyanam performed on the temple's grand scale during Brahmotsavam.
Laddu and pulihora prasadam.
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire recommended.
Reachable by road from Kadapa (about 25 km); ramps available for the elderly.
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Rama (Kodandarama)
Rama Temple — Vijayanagara Kshetram (TTD managed)
Vontimitta, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh 516213, India
✈️ How to Reach
Kadapa Airport (about 30 km)
Vontimitta Railway Station (nearby); Kadapa Junction (about 25 km)
Vontimitta Bus Stand
Combine with a visit to Kadapa and Gandi Anjaneya temple; carry water in summer.
🏨 Accommodation
TTD and private lodges at Vontimitta and Kadapa.
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Gandi Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple, Kadapa city temples, Ameen Peer Dargah.
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