Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam Dwaraka Tirumala
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Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam Dwaraka Tirumala
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, located in Dwaraka Tirumala in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, is a revered pilgrimage site often referred to as "Chinna Tirupati" or "Little Tirupati." The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and holds immense spiritual significance for devotees who seek blessings and fulfillment of their wishes.
The name Dwaraka Tirumala originates from the great saint Dwaraka, who is believed to have discovered the self-manifested idol of Lord Venkateswara after intense penance. The temple complex features a unique sanctum where two idols of Lord Venkateswara are worshipped under the same roof.
One idol is a complete statue installed by Srimad Ramanuja in the 11th century, while the other is a swayambhu (self-manifested) idol, visible only from the bust upwards, with the lower portion believed to extend underground. Devotees believe that worshipping the swayambhu idol grants salvation, while the installed idol represents Dharma, Artha, and Kama.
The temple follows Vaikhanasa Agama traditions, and rituals such as Abhishekam are not performed on the swayambhu idol due to its unique form.
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Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam Dwaraka Tirumala is located in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
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