Vontimitta Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh

Vontimitta Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama present in Vontimitta city of Rajampet taluk in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Vontimitta Sri Lord Rama Temple

Vontimitta Temple Info:

Primary Deity	Lord Rama
Location	Vontimitta
Date Built	16th Century
Important Festivals	Sri Rama Navami
Timings	6:00 AM to 1:00 PM 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Architecture	Dravidian Architecture
Contact	085892 74042
State	Andhra Pradesh
District	Kadapa
Country	India

Vontimitta Temple is at a distance of around 25.1 km from YSR Kadapa district and it takes about 28 minutes to reach this ancient historic and cultural temple by road.

It was the official temple for conducting Sri Ramanavami celebrations declared by the Andhra Pradesh State as Sri Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam is now a part of newly formed Telangana State.

Though I am not a professional storyteller, I will do my best to describe this temple in my own words. So, let's start the divine journey.

The 450-year old Lord Sri Rama temple is located on Kadapa-Tirupati road. The temple has ample space for vehicle parking.

Vontimitta Temple History:

Ancient legends say that the famous Vontimitta temple is built in a single day by ardent devotes of Bhagawan Sri Rama, Vontudu and Mittudu.

After construction of this wonderful temple with 32 pillars, both devotees sacrificed their lives and transformed into statues. Even today you can find them at the entrance of the temple.

Another interesting fact about this temple is that it is the only place in India where Sri Seeta Rama Kalyanam is celebrated at night.

It is one of the most beautiful Lord Rama temple in India and is praised in the past by the famous French traveller, Tavernier in the year 1652.

It is believed that Lord Jambuvantha has placed the Lord Rama idol in this temple. Garbhagudi consists of Bhagawan Sri Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Laxmana idol engraved on a single rock.

Also, one can find Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple to the right and Lord Vinayaka Temple in a beautiful dancing posture in the main Mandapam of the temple.

Another surprising fact about Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy temple is that it is one of the few temples in India, where the idol of Bhagavan Sri Rama is without Lord Anjaneya Swamy at his side.

The Vontimitta temple mandapam architecture was designed by the Vijayanagara rulers.

Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya, a great devotee of Lord Rama lived on Tallapaka village very close to Vontimitta and is said to have visited Vontimitta temple and praised Lord Sri Rama in his Keerthanas.

Also, Kishkindakanda is believed to have happened in this region.

TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) has recently taken over the Vontimitta Temple.

Mahakavi Bammera Pothana spent his whole life here praising Sri Rama and finally dedicated his Mahabhagavatham to God in Vontimitta.

Language Spoken at Vontimitta:

Languages spoken by the local people at Vontimitta are Telugu and Urdu.

How to Reach Vontimitta Temple:

Pilgrims across the country can reach this amazing temple by buses, vehicles or trains.

By Bus

Kadapa-Tirupati bus route pass through Vontimitta. APSRTC ply frequent buses from Cuddapah [Kadapa] to Vontimitta.

By Train:

Chennai to Mumbai railway line pass through Vontimitta town.

1. Vontimitta Rail Way Station/VNM [1.4 km, 4 mins]
2. Bhakarapet Rail Way Station [8.2 km, 8 mins]
3. Kadapa Rail Way Station/HX [25.9 km, 30 mins]
4. Tirupati Rail Way Station/TPTY [117 km, 1 hour 48 mins]

By Air:

Kadapa Airport (CDP) is a domestic airport present in Kadapa. The nearby international airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) at Hyderabad.

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Vontimitta Temple Timings:

Morning	Evening
6:00 AM to 1:00 PM	2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Nearby Places in Vontimitta:

1. Rajampet: 28.6 km [30 mins]
2. Kadapa: 26.2 km [28 mins]
3. Tirupathi: 116 km [1 hour 47 mins]
4. Srikalahasti: 133 km [2 hours 3 mins]
5. Horsley Hills: 154 km [2 hours 58 mins]
6. Brahmamgari Matham: 103 km [1 hour 39 mins]
7. Tallapaka: 28.1 km [30 mins]

Here I am going to share with you all the great photos I took at Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple.

Festivals Celebrated at Vontimitta:

Important festivals celebrated at Vontimitta are Rama Navami (Birth day of Rama).

Sri Rama Jayanthi, Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsavam and annual Navahnika Brahmotsavams are celebrated in grand scale at this temple.

Also, APSRTC will be operating special buses from nearby places like Kadapa and Nandaluru to Vontimitta temple during Sita Rama Brahmotsavam celebrations period.

Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam 2024

Kodanda Rama Swamy annual Brahmotsavams of 11-day fete will commence on April 16 with Ankurarpanam followed by Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam on April 22 and conclude on April 26 with Pushpa Yagam this year.

 

The important events in Navahnika Brahmotsavams (Nine Days Annual Fete) include:

1. Ankurarpanam
2. Garudaseva
3. Seetha Rama Kalyanam
4. Chakrasnanam
5. Pushpayagam

Nearby Temple Attractions:

1. 💎 Pushpagiri Sri Laxmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple
2. 💎 Brahmamgari Matham
3. 💎 Devuni Kadapa Temple
4. 💎 Nandalur Soumyanatha Swamy Temple

Read More: Famous Temples to Visit in Kadapa

Vontimitta Temple Route Map:

Author Notes:

I got a good opportunity to see the famous Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Vontimitta. We spent several hours there seeing the marvelous architecture of Vontimitta Temple.

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