Dwaraka Tirumala Temple is located in Andhra Pradesh near Eluru. This temple has been named ‘Dwaraka Tirumala’ after a great saint ‘Dwaraka’ who located the idol of sri venkateshwara after penance.
Also known as Chinna Tirupati is a famous temple since ancient times. The temple has two idols under one roof, where one idol is a complete statue of Lord that has been installed by the saints while the other is only the uppermost part of Lord that has been self-manifested by sage Dwaraka.
The Tiru kalyanotsavam is held twice in the year separately for both the statues. For self-manifested idol it is celebrated in the month of vaisakhaa, while for the installed idol in the month of Aswayujaa.
Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name |
Shri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala |
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Timings |
6 AM - 9 PM |
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Address |
West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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Entry |
Free |
Temple Timings
The Temple is open everyday. The temple opens at 4 AM for suprabhatam however, the darshan for the public starts from 6 AM.
The timings for the temple visit are as follows:
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Session |
Timings |
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Morning |
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Afternoon |
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
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Evening |
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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Temple Closed |
1 PM - 3 PM |
Temple Schedule
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Time |
Activity |
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4:00 AM – 4:30 AM |
Suprabhata Seva (Saturday & Sunday) |
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4:30 AM – 5:00 AM |
Suprabhata Seva (Monday to Friday) |
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5:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
Bringing of holy water, daily worships, Balabhogam, and Prasadam distribution (Teerdhapu Binde) |
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Snapana Seva (Only on Fridays) |
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6:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Special and early Darsanam of Swamy for devotees |
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8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
Vedaparayanam |
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9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
Worships by devotees (Arjita Poojas) |
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9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon |
Daily Arjita Kalyanam |
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12:00 Noon – 12:15 PM |
Maha Naivedyam and distribution of Prasadam |
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1:00 PM |
Temple Closes |
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Free Darsanam (Sarva Darsanam) & Prabhutvotsavam |
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3:30 PM |
Temple Closes |
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Evening worships (Sayamkalarchana) |
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8:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
Sevakalam, Pavalimpu Seva |
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9:00 PM |
Temple Closes |
Temple Ticket Price/ Entry Fee
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Darsanam Type |
Timings |
Ticket Price |
Description |
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Seeghra Darsanam |
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
₹100 per head |
Special Darsanam with a shorter waiting period |
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Athi Seeghra Darsanam |
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
₹200 per head |
Faster access than Seeghra Darshan |
Online Ticket Booking
In order to get faster darshan at the temple with less queue you need to buy seperate darshan tickets as mentioned above.
You can either purchase tickets directly from the temple premise or you can also book your darshan tickets online from their website.
To book darshan tickets click on the link given below:
Narasimha Sagar
The pilgrims believe to take holy dip at this theertham before visiting the temple. Located towards the west of the village Narasimha Sagar is also named Swamyvari Pushkarini and Kumara Thirtha. Being the only source of water supply Kumara thirtha is the only bathing ghat here.
Sevas and Poojas Details
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Pooja/Seva Name |
Price |
Details |
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Suprabhata Seva |
₹300/- per person |
Performed at 4:00 AM on Sat & Sun, 4:30 AM on weekdays. Includes 2 free laddus. |
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Astottara Satanamarchana |
₹300/- |
Performed at Utsava Murtulu daily (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Duration: 20 mins. Allows 2 for Seeghra Darsanam. |
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Nitya Arjita Kalyanam |
₹2,000/- |
Daily at 9:30 AM. Includes Panche-Kanduva, Jacket piece, 1 big laddu, Pulihora, and Sarakara Pongal. Allows 6 people for Darsanam & Anna Prasadam. Not performed on special festival days. |
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Veda Aashirvachanam |
₹1,116/- |
Vedic blessings with Vastra Bahumanam (Shaluva + Jacket piece), 1 big laddu, and a memento. |
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Arjita Brahmotsavam |
₹516/- |
Daily at 8:30 AM. Includes worship of deities on Garuda, Hanumanta, and Sesha Vahanams. Includes Vastra Bahumanam and 2 small laddus. |
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Kumkuma Puja |
₹300/- per person |
Performed daily at Sri Ammavarlu. Duration: 20 mins. |
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Gopuja |
₹116/- |
Performed at Sapta Gokulam. Duration: 20 mins. Allows 2 for Seeghra Darsanam. |
Weekly Sevas
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Pooja/Seva Name |
Price |
Details |
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Snapana Seva |
₹301/- |
Performed only on Fridays (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM). Includes Abhishekam for Utsava idols. |
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Swarna Tulasidala Kainkarya Seva |
₹1,116/- (for 2) |
Performed only on Wednesdays (6:30 AM – 7:00 AM). |
Yearly Sevas
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Pooja/Seva Name |
Price |
Details |
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Astotharam |
₹1,500/- |
Permanent worship on a chosen day every year for 10 years. Prasadam sent by post. |
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Gosamrakshna Pathakam/Gopuja |
₹1,116/- and above |
Annual Gopuja on a chosen day. If absent, performed on devotee's name and Gotram. |
Other Sevas
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Pooja/Seva Name |
Price |
Details |
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Silver Garudotsavam |
₹1,000/- |
Garuda Vahanotsavam celebrated in the temple. |
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Silver Seshavahanotsavam |
₹1,000/- |
Silver Sesha Vahanotsavam celebrated in the temple. |
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Kovela Pallaki Utsavam |
₹1,000/- |
Celebrated in the temple premises with the deity on a Pallaki (palanquin). |
Prasadam at Temple premise
On exit every devotee is given prasadam everyday. However, if you wish to get extra prasadam you can purchase from the Temple premises at the following cost:
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Prasadam |
Price |
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Laddu (each) |
₹15/- |
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Pulihora (one packet) |
₹10/- |
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Sarkara Pongali (one packet) |
₹15/- |
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Vada (each) |
₹20/- |
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Big Laddu (each) |
₹100/- |
Accommodation
The temple offers accommodation for visitors at a low cost at various choultries, cottages and kalyana mandapam. There are Ac and Non-ac rooms and choultries available both at up-hill and downhill with water heaters and 24 hours power supply. The dormitories offered by the temple start from Rs. 10 per person.
For booking rooms click on the link below:
How to Reach
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Particulars |
Details |
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Flight |
Vijayawada Airport (38 kms) |
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Train |
Bhimadole Railway Station (17 kms) |
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Road |
Bhimadole Road Junction (15 kms) |
FAQs
Q: What is the other name for Shri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple?
A: Shri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple is also named as Chinna Tirupati located near Eluru.
Q: What are the Chinna Tirupati Temple Timings?
A: The temple is open for darshan from 6 AM to 9 PM everyday. However, note that the temple remains closed from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Q: Are there any entry fees for darshan at the temple?
A: General Darshan is free for all. If you wish to get darshan early then you can buy tickets costing Rs. 100-200.
