Sri Kariya Manikya Swamy Temple, Nagari

📍 Nagari, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

State Significance

An ancient Vaishnavite shrine in Nagari, Andhra Pradesh, revered as the sacred site of the Gajendra Moksham episode and officially managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: Opens 5:30 AM, closes 8:30 PM

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Darshan Timings: Morning: 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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

Parking: ✓ Available

🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Vishnu (Kariya Manikya Swamy)

Temple Type:

Vaishnava (Vishnu) temple (Explore Cluster) →

Deity Forms:

Standing form of Lord Vishnu flanked by his consorts

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Primary Deity:

Lord Vishnu (Kariya Manikya Swamy)

Temple Category:

Vaishnava (Vishnu) temple (Explore Cluster)

Temple Timings:

Opens 5:30 AM, closes 8:30 PM

Location:

Nagari, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh (Explore temples in Tirupati)

Tour Packages:

3+ tour packages available (Explore packages in Tirupati)

Full Address:

Perumal Koil St, Nagari, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517590

Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

Believed to grant liberation (moksha) to sincere worshippers and relieve them from deep-seated anxieties.

Miracle Beliefs:

Worship here is believed to completely remove obstacles, grant peace, and protect devotees from sudden danger, particularly fears related to water.

Devotee Practices:

Participating in early morning Suprabatham, Archana, Abhishekam, and witnessing the grand Garuda Seva during major festivals.

Spiritual Benefits:

Absolute protection from harm, deep inner peace, and steady progress toward spiritual liberation.

About Sri Kariya Manikya Swamy Temple, Nagari

Sri Kariya Manikya Swamy Temple, also popularly known as Sri Perumala Swamy Temple, is an ancient shrine located in the town of Nagari on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. According to sacred tradition, this is the exact spot where Lord Maha Vishnu slew the crocodile Makara and rescued the elephant-devotee Gajendra, an episode immortalized in the Bhagavatam as the Gajendra Moksham. The presiding deity, Kariya Manikya Swamy (a magnificent form of Lord Vishnu), is enshrined alongside his consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi in the temple's serene garbhagriha. Renovated in recent times and now administered by the TTD, the temple continues to draw devotees for its daily rituals and vibrant festival calendar, serving as an important and highly accessible pilgrimage stop near Tirupati.

Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

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

Architecture Highlights:

A traditional sanctum, mandapa and gopuram in classical South Indian style.

Sacred Objects:

The presiding idol of Lord Kariya Manikya Swamy in the sanctum.

Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:

Vaikunta Ekadasi Ratha Saptami Kanuma Utsavam 🎊 Karthika Deepam

Special Events:

Kanchi Garuda Seva, Tirumala Saturdays, Pavitrotsavams, and Dhanurmasa Poojas.

Seasonal Celebrations:

Celebrations aligned with the Vaishnava calendar through the year.

Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

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

Special Traditions:

Vaishnava worship traditions centred on Lord Vishnu.

Prasada Available:

Yes, temple prasadam is offered to devotees.

Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional Indian attire recommended; mobile phones are generally not permitted for photography inside the main sanctum.

Accessibility:

Highly accessible. The temple is located roughly 50 km from Tirupati. It is reachable by frequent APSRTC buses heading to Chennai/Nagari, or by train directly to the Nagari Railway Station (NG) which is within the town limits.