Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram
📍 Valmikipuram (Vayalpadu), Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh
State SignificanceTTD-managed Sri Rama temple at Valmikipuram (Vayalpadu), Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh 517299, where Lord Rama is worshipped in Pattabhirama (coronation) form.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Rama (Pattabhirama Swamy)
Pattabhirama (coronation / enthroned form of Lord Rama)
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Rama (Pattabhirama Swamy)
Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram (Vayalpadu), Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh 517299, India
Spiritual Highlights
Devotees seek character, justice and family harmony through worship of Lord Pattabhirama at Valmikipuram.
Local devotion centres on the grace of Lord Pattabhirama; oral traditions are part of Valmikipuram faith.
Rama nama, tulasi offering, Sita Rama Kalyanam and TTD sevas.
Dharma, family harmony, protection and spiritual growth.
About Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram
Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram (also known as Vayalpadu) in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh 517299, is dedicated to Lord Sri Rama in Pattabhirama form — Rama in coronation posture with Goddess Sita and brothers Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna, with Anjaneya. Tradition holds the shrine is linked with sage Valmiki and that Tallapaka Annamacharya composed keertanas on Pattabhirama Swamy of Valmikipuram.
TTD adopted Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram in 1997. Unique features include the north-facing sanctum and the coronation (Pattabhi) iconography. Sri Rama Navami, Sita Rama Kalyanam and annual Brahmotsavam are the principal festivals at Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram.
Architecture & Heritage
Traditional South Indian (Dravidian) architecture (Historic shrine; TTD administration from 1997)
North-facing sanctum with Pattabhirama murti — a noted uniqueness among Andhra Rama temples.
Presiding Pattabhirama murti with Sita and the brothers in the sanctum.
Festivals & Celebrations
Annual Brahmotsavam with Dwajarohanam, vahana sevas, Rathotsavam and Sita Rama Kalyanam as scheduled by TTD.
Sri Rama Navami season is the most prominent at Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram.
Rituals & Traditions
Daily archana, abhishekam and deeparadhana; festival sevas as per TTD.
Recitation of Ramayana / Rama nama; Annamacharya keertanas associated with Pattabhirama of Valmikipuram.
Temple prasadam offered to devotees.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire recommended.
Valmikipuram / Vayalpadu is reachable by road from Madanapalle and Tirupati; local buses available.
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Within about 200 km driving distance from Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram. Plan a yatra and cover as many of these as you can.
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Frequently Asked Questions
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Rama (Pattabhirama Swamy)
Goddess Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna, Hanuman
Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram (Vayalpadu), Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh 517299, India
How to Reach
Tirupati Airport (TIR / Renigunta), about 100–120 km
Vayalpad / regional trains from Tirupati; Madanapalle Road is a convenient railhead
Valmikipuram (Vayalpadu) bus stand — buses via Piler / Madanapalle
Valmikipuram is roughly 100 km from Tirupati via Piler. Carry water on Rayalaseema roads; confirm TTD timings for Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple, Valmikipuram.