Sri Chennakesava Sanjeevaraya Bheemalingeswara Temple, Vellala

📍 Vellala Village, Duvvur Mandal, YSR Kadapa District

Located gracefully on the banks of the Sagileru River in YSR Kadapa district, this ancient Trikuta temple complex marks a rare and harmonious architectural confluence of Vaishnava, Shaiva, and Anjaneya traditions.

Sri Chennakesava Sanjeevaraya Bheemalingeswara Temple, Vellala

🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: Opens 06:00 AM, closes 08:30 PM

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🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Sri Chennakesava Swamy, Sri Bheemalingeswara Swamy, and Sri Sanjeevaraya Swamy

Deity Forms:

Chennakesava Swamy (Vishnu), Bheemalingeswara (Shiva Lingam), Sanjeevaraya (Hanuman)

🕉️ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Sri Chennakesava Swamy, Sri Bheemalingeswara Swamy, and Sri Sanjeevaraya Swamy

Temple Timings:

Opens 06:00 AM, closes 08:30 PM

Location:

Vellala Village, Duvvur Mandal, YSR Kadapa District (Explore temples in Kadapa)

Full Address:

Sri Chennakesava Sanjeevaraya Bheemalingeswara Temple, Vellala Village, Duvvur Mandal, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh 516175, India

Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

Offering absolute remedy from multi-generational family friction, granting robust physical well-being, and removing chronic psychological distress or fear.

Miracle Beliefs:

According to regional Sthala Purana, the legendary Sage Agastya personally consecrated the Bheemalingeswara Lingam during his holy expedition across Southern India. Concurrently, the Sanjeevaraya shrine is rooted in the belief that Lord Hanuman briefly rested at this exact riverbank to catch his breath while carrying the colossal Sanjeevani mountain during the climatic battle of the Ramayana.

Devotee Practices:

Pilgrims routinely offer whole-hearted Vada Malas (garlands made of savory lentil donuts) to Lord Hanuman to ensure wish fulfillment. Immersing oneself or washing hands in the holy Sagileru River before entering the compound, and attending the combined early morning Abhishekam routines across the separate shrines are deep-seated local practices.

Spiritual Benefits:

Bestows complete protection against negative astral transitions, cleanses karmic burdens, and brings immense peace and prosperity to household lines.

About Sri Chennakesava Sanjeevaraya Bheemalingeswara Temple, Vellala

The temple stands as a magnificent multi-deity complex that traces its monumental structural patronage back to the golden era of the Vijayanagara Empire and the local Gandikota Nayakas during the 15th and 16th centuries. Structurally arranged in a classic Trikuta (three-shrine) layout, it neatly encompasses three independent sanctums sharing a collective courtyard, designed meticulously under a Later Vijayanagara architectural pattern. Built out of heavy, long-lasting granite blocks, the temple displays a spectacular landscape of sculpted stone mandapams and towering entry gopurams. Historically protected and expanded by regional chieftains over successive generations, the compound visually captures the spiritual unity between distinct Hindu denominations by providing equal worship prominence to Vishnu, Shiva, and Hanuman under a single consecrated boundary.

Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:

Mahashivratri Hanuman Jayanthi & Sanjeevaraya Special Celebrations Annual Kalyanotsavam Sri Rama Navami 🎊 Brahmotsavam Vijaya Dasami

Special Events:

Suprabhata Seva at 05:30 AM (₹50), Abhishekam at 06:30 AM (₹200), Sanjeevaraya Vada Mala Seva at 09:00 AM (₹500), Kalyanotsavam at 10:30 AM (₹1116), and Ekantha Seva at 08:30 PM (₹50).

Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Devotees must dress in modest, respectful attire. Traditional Indian outfits like sarees, half-sarees, dhotis, or kurtas are highly recommended. Western beachwear, tank tops, and short pants are strictly banned.

Accessibility:

The temple terrain is well-maintained with clear stone pathways. The riverside steps require careful footing, but senior citizens can navigate the flat inner courtyard areas easily.

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