Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Upamaka
📍 Upamaka, Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh
State SignificanceA 1,500-year-old self-manifested (Swayambhu) temple in Upamaka, Andhra Pradesh under TTD care. Famous for its dual hill-and-ground layout, it is the only major shrine where Lord Venkateswara is worshipped as the Kalki Avatar riding a horse.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Krishna (Venugopala)
Venugopala (Krishna with the flute)
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Krishna (Venugopala)
Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Upamaka, Anakapalle District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Spiritual Highlights
The deity is widely believed to bless childless couples with progeny (Santana prapthi).
Devotees hold that heartfelt worship of Venugopala brings peace and fulfilment.
Devotees offer archana, sing bhajans and celebrate Krishna Janmashtami.
Joy, prosperity and deepening of devotion.
About Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Upamaka
Overview: The Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple in Upamaka is an ancient sub-shrine located at the base of the Garuda Parvatha hills in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Acting as the Kshetrapalaka (guardian deity) of the primary 1,500-year-old Swayambhu Venkateswara Swamy temple on the hill, it is historically famed as a Pavalimpu Sthalam (a resting place for the Lord). The base temple is believed to have been originally consecrated by Sage Narada.
Spiritual Significance: While the primary hilltop shrine is dedicated to Sri Venkateswara Swamy (manifested as the Kalki Avatar), the Lord at the base temple is affectionately referred to as Santana Venugopala Swamy. He is widely revered by devotees for his unique blessings, specifically granting progeny to childless couples.
Architecture & Heritage
South Indian (Dravidian) Architecture (Traditional (period to verify))
Traditional South Indian temple with sanctum for Venugopala Swamy.
Idol of Lord Krishna as Venugopala in the sanctum.
Festivals & Celebrations
Krishna Janmashtami celebrated with special worship.
Janmashtami and Vaishnava festival celebrations.
Rituals & Traditions
Daily archanas, abhishekam and festival sevas.
Krishna Janmashtami observances.
Prasadam as offered by the temple.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire recommended.
Reachable by road; assistance available for the elderly.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Krishna (Venugopala)
Goddess Rukmini, Goddess Satyabhama
Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Upamaka, Anakapalle District, Andhra Pradesh, India
How to Reach
Visakhapatnam Airport (approx.)
Anakapalle Railway Station (approx.)
Upamaka / nearby bus stop
Combine with temples and attractions in the Anakapalle-Visakhapatnam area.