Shri Kodandarama Swamy Temple
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Deity: Rama - कोदండरामस्वामी Place: Bangalore Karnataka
Shri Kodandarama Swamy Temple. Dedicated to Rama. Located in Bangalore.
- Primary Deity
- Rama / कोदండरामस्वामी
- Architecture
- Vijayanagara architecture
- Built
- 16th century
- Builder
- Vijayanagara
- Address
- Doddanekkundi Main Road, Ambedkar Colony, Doddanekundi, Dodda Nekkundi, Bengaluru East City Corporation, Bengaluru, Bangalore East, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560037, India
History
The Kodandarama Temple at Vontimitta is one of the most prominent Sri Rama temples in Andhra Pradesh. Dated to the 16th century, it is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of Vijayanagara architecture in the Rayalaseema region. The temple complex is among the largest and most historically significant Rama temples in the state and is recognized as a centrally protected monument of national importance. It serves as the official venue for the State-sponsored Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam celebrations.
Spiritual Significance
Considered one of the major spiritual destinations in the Rayalaseema region, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims annually.
- Nearest City: Kadapa (25 kilometres)
Major Festivals
- Sri Rama Navami
Special Puja
Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam