Located in the heart of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple is one of the revered and significant religious pilgrimage sites of the Hindu religion. Many devotees come from far and wide to have the divine Darshan of Lord Govindaraja Swamy’s idol. Let’s discover the rich history and significance of this temple in this article.
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History Of Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple In Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
The legend of the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple says that when Muslim rulers invaded South India, the devotees brought the presiding deity of Chidambaram, Sri Govindaraja Swamy, for safety in Tirupati.
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“After the situation at Chidambaram returned to normalcy, the Vigraham of Lord Sri Govindaraja Swamy was taken back to Chidambaram from Tirupati. One day, Sri Ramanujacharya had a vision of Lord Govindaraja Swamy in his dream. He was advised by the Lord to make arrangements for Him to reside in Tirupati. Sri Ramanujacharya, by then was aware of Sri Govindaraja Swamy’s stay at Tirupati during the Muslim invasion. With the king's help, he visited the place he saw in his dream. To their astonishment, they found the Vigraham of Lord Govindaraja Swamy in that place. Sri Ramanujacharya advised the king to construct a temple for the Lord and houses for the people, who perform Kainkaryam in the Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple,” as shared on the temple’s official website, www.tirumala.org.
Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple In Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: Significance
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According to ancient scriptures, Sri Govindaraja Swamy is the elder brother of Sri Venkateswara Swamy. It is said that if you worship the idol at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, you are blessed with immense wealth and the wisdom to manage it well. Along with that, those seeking marital bliss should also perform puja at this temple.
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