Golagamudi Venkaiah Swamy Temple - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Golagamudi Sri Venkaiah Swamy Temple is devoted to the revered sage and Avadhuta, Bhagavan Venkaiah Swamy.🙏

 

Bhagavan Golagamudi Venkaiah Swamy

Bhagavan Sri Venkaiah Swamy, a revered spiritual saint, lived in Golagamudi village in Venkatachalam Mandal near Nellore city.

Devotees from all backgrounds, regardless of caste, creed, or religion, gather at Golagamudi to worship Venkaiah Swamy with deep reverence and devotion.  

Avadhuta Venkaiah Swamy Life History:

Avadhuta Sri Venkaiah Swamy was born in Nagulavelluthru village 🏡 to Sompalli Pitchamma and Penchalaiah. As the eldest son 👦, he had two brothers 👬 and a sister 👧.

From a young age, Venkaiah Swamy displayed a deep inclination toward solitude and meditation.

Even as a child, he found peace in isolation, dedicating his time to spiritual contemplation, which later shaped his journey as a revered saint.

Nellore Golagamudi Venkaiah Swamy Temple

At the age of 16 🌱, Venkaiah Swamy would venture into the nearby jungle 🌳 to collect banyan leaves 🍃 (used for making leaf plates) and cut firewood 🔥. He'd load it onto a bullock cart and travel to Nellore city 🏙️ to sell it. A humble start to a spiritual journey that would soon captivate many! ✨

 
He carried out all agricultural activities with great enthusiasm and received compliments from his parents and elders. In those days he used to work in the fields for daily wages as well. From the childhood, he always like to speak the truth.

 

1️⃣ At the age of twenty, Venkaiah Swamy's behavior changed drastically.  

2️⃣ After suffering from a fever for a week 🤒, he began speaking strange and insane words 🌀.  

3️⃣ He even asked his parents, "Where will you live if our house is auctioned?" 🤔💭

 

After a month of treatment, he started running in the streets shouting loudly saying "Zakkala Yoga", "Chakala Yoga" and "Mangala Yoga" "Dubuduck Dubuduck..".

 
He avoided going to the house and stayed in lonely places 🧘‍♂️. At this stage people used to call him mad Venkaiah and did not care much about him.

 
The family has no debts so they concluded he was behaving abnormally because of high fever and started doing all sorts of treatments.

 
Venkaiah Swamy often took his meals at his sister Mangamma's house, where he amazed everyone by demonstrating his extraordinary abilities—predicting her thoughts with uncanny accuracy. Then, one day, he vanished without a trace, leaving his village in wonder and curiosity.

 After 4 or 5 years ⏳, he mysteriously reappeared in a nearby village, marking the start of his mind-blowing spiritual journey ✨.

He left his home and ventured into the nearby Penchalakona forest 🌳, where he met his Satguru there. Many local villagers considered him as a madman, but didn't understand that he has reached the stage of "Avadhoota" 🌟.

 
Acharya Sri Ekkirala Bharadwaja Master (Saimaster), who is an ardent Shirdi Sai Baba devotee recognized Golagamudi Venkaiah Swamy as a great Avadhoota.

 
He encouraged many devotees to visit Golagamudi and get the blessings of Bhagavan Venkaiah Swamy. Sri Venkaiah Swamy lived a very simple life and eat food by doing Bhikshatana.

 
Avadhuta Venkaiah Swamy attained Maha Samadhi and left this world on August 24, 1982. However, his divine presence is still very much alive, with devotees experiencing his miracles even today in the most incredible ways.

During his lifetime, Venkaiah Swamy healed countless people, curing diseases that seemed beyond medical help. Even today, his divine presence continues to protect and guide his devotees in mysterious and miraculous ways, proving that his blessings transcend time.

Nearby Places from Golagamudi:

Golagamudi is just 12 km away from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh state in South India.

Golagamudi is located 30 km from Gudur town and 127 km from Tirupati, making it easily reachable for travelers looking to explore this peaceful and spiritual destination.

Language Spoken at Golagamudi:

In Golagamudi, the main language spoken is Telugu, an important part of the local culture 🌿.

However, many people can also understand a bit of Hindi and English, making communication easier for visitors.

How to Reach Golagamudi Temple:

Reaching Golagamudi Venkaiah Swamy Temple is easy for pilgrims. First, travel to Nellore by bus or train. From Nellore, you can easily take a bus or taxi to reach Golagamudi and the temple.

By Bus: 🚌

Hop on an APSRTC bus! They run frequent services from Nellore city to Golagamudi, making your journey smooth and easy. Plus, Nellore is well-connected to all the major cities of Andhra Pradesh, so getting there is a breeze!

By Train: 🚂

Venkatachalam Railway Station (VKT) is the nearest station to Golagamudi, located just 8.3 km away. From there, you can easily take a taxi or bus to reach the temple.

If you're traveling from Chennai or Tirupati, you can get off at Venkatachalam Railway Station. For those coming from other major cities, Nellore Railway Station (NLR) and Vedayapalem (VDE) are well-connected and make reaching the area easy.

By Air: ✈️

The nearest airport to Nellore is in Tirupati, located around 102 km away. Since Nellore doesn’t have its own airport, travelers can easily fly into Tirupati and then take a short drive to reach Golagamudi.

Golagamudi Temple Timings:🕰️

Morning Abhisekam is performed at 4:30 AM every day. The holy water used in the Abhisekam is given as Theertham to the devotees.

Golagamudi Sri Venkaiah Swamy Sarva Darshanam starts at 6:30 AM. The temple Samadhi Mandir will be closed for darshan after Night Aarti.

Golagamudi temple timings are given in the following table. The timings may change over time and readers are advised to visit the official website for latest temple timings.

S.no	Pooja Details	Darshan Time (Mon-Sat)	Darshan Time (Sun)
1	Gho Pooja	3:30 AM	1:30AM
2	Suprabhatha Seva	4:00 AM	2:15 AM
3	Abhishekam	4:30 to 5:00 AM	2:30 to 3:00 AM
4	Alankaram	5:00 AM	5:30 AM
5	Morning Pooja	5:30 to 6:30 AM	4:00 to 5:00 AM
6	Sarva Darshanam	6:30 AM to 11:00 AM 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM	6:30 AM to 11:00 AM 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7	Saswatha Pooja	11:00 AM to 12:00 PM	11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
8	Evening Pooja	6:30 PM to 7:30 PM	6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
9	Ekantha Seva Except Thursday and Saturday	8:30 PM to 9:00 PM	8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
10	Temple Close Timings	After Ekantha Seva	After Ekantha Seva

Golagamudi Temple Accommodation:

Golagamudi Ashram administration is offering different kinds of accommodation. Based on your budget you can choose guest house 🏨, AC and non-AC rooms.

Guest House Names:

1. 🔆 Avadhoota Athidi Gruham
2. 🔆 Bhagavan Athidi Gruham
3. 🔆 Sadguru Athidi Gruham
4. 🔆 Guru Padam Athidi Gruham

Piligrims can also get decent budget hotels with good accommodation facility at Nellore city.

Festivals and Rituals at Golagamudi Temple:

Every Saturday evening Vuyyala Seva is performed to Bhagavan Venkaiah Swamy at 7:30 PM and Pallaki Seva is performed at around 8:30 PM.

Aradhana Utsavam is celebrated in the month of August. The festival lasts for 5 days, during which free food 🍽️ is served to all devotees.

Lakhs of devotees from across India visit Golagamudi to participate in various sevas, including:

1️⃣ Garuda Vahana Seva 🦅  

2️⃣ Rathotsavam 🚜  

3️⃣ Aswa Vahana Seva 🐎  

4️⃣ Sesha Vahana Seva 🐍  

5️⃣ Gaja Vahana Seva 🐘  

6️⃣ Theppotsavam 🚤  

Each seva offers a unique experience for devotees, making their visit truly special.

Annadanam:

At Golagamudi Temple, a delicious meal is served daily to every devotee, making the visit even more special and fulfilling. 🍽️🙏

Useful Resources:

For more details on Golagamudi Temple and Venkaiah Swamy's life, visit: 📖

 

   1️⃣ www.venkaiahswamyashramgolagamudi.org
   2️⃣ www.srivenkaiahswamy.org
    

Contact Details of Golagamudi Ashram:

Bhagavan Sri Venkaiah Swamy Ashram

Golagamudi, Venkatachalam Mandal
Nellore District
Pincode - 524321
Andhra Pradesh
India.

Phone: (+91) 861 2161105 (office) 861 2160455 (EO)
E-mail: eo@venkaiahswamyashramgolagamudi.org

Note: Contact details may change over time. 📞 Please check the website 🌍 for the latest updates.

Nearby Temple Attractions:

There are many ancient historic temples to visit in and around Golagamudi.

    1️⃣ 👉 Jonnavada Kamakshi Temple in Nellore

    2️⃣ 👉 Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple in Nellore

    3️⃣ 👉 Sri RajaRajeswari Ammavari Devasthanam in Nellore

    4️⃣ 👉 Shirdi Saibaba Temple in Gudur

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