Tenali, also known as "
Andhra Paris" is a small town and a Mandal in
Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in South India.
Tenali is best known for its great historical, literary, art and cultural heritage.
Vaikunta Puram Venkateswara Temple Tenali
Popular Temples in Tenali
Tenali, is one of the sacred places of Panchavati with many ancient temples in the delta area of Krishna River.
Some of the famous temples present in Tenali are:
1. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Temple:
Address: Bose Rd, Kothapet, Ramalingeswara Pet, Tenali, Andhra Pradesh 522201.
Phone: 099599 41970
Temple Route Map:
2. Vykuntapuram Venkateswara Swamy Temple:
Sri Lakshmi Padmavathi Sametha Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as
Vykuntapuram Temple is one of the most visited temples dedicated to
Lord Venkateswara Swamy in Tenali.
The temple is located just 2 km away from Tenali Railway Junction and Bus Station.
Sri Tulluru Bala Narasimha Rao Gowda is the founder of this temple. Endowments Department has taken over this temple in the year 1973.
Lord Hanuman Statue - Tenali
Devotees who are unable to visit Tirupati Balaji Temple can visit Vaikunta Puram Venkateswara Swamy temple and get the blessings of Lord Balaji.
Festivals:
Popular festivals and events celebrated at this temple are Ugadi, Varalaxmi Vratham, Sri Rama Navami, Annual Brahmotsavams, Deepavali and Hanuman Jayanti.
Accommodation Facilities:
Devotees can get accommodation at two Sadans maintained by the temple.
| Sadan Name |
Information |
| Padmavathi Sadan |
25 Rooms Rs.400/- per day |
| Srinivasa Sadan |
15 Rooms Rs.300/- per day |
Temple Timings:
| Days |
Morning |
Evening |
| Saturday |
Morning 5:30AM to 2:00PM |
Evening 3:30PM to 8:00PM |
| Rest of the Days |
Morning 6:00AM to 1:00PM |
Evening 3:00PM to 8:00PM |
Address: Vaikuntapuram, Chinnaravur, Tenali, Andhra Pradesh 522201
Route Map:
3. Sri Parvata Vardini Sameta Rameswara Swamy Temple:
Sri Rameswara Swamy Temple also called as Paatha Sivalayam is another famous temple in Tenali attracting many visitors from nearby places.
Address: Pillalamarri Vari St, Ganganamma Peta, Ramalingeswara Pet, Tenali.
4. Ashta Lakshmi Temple:
5. Venu Gopala Swamy Temple:
Address: Ganganamma Peta, Ramalingeswara Pet, Tenali, Andhra Pradesh 522201.
Route Map:
About Tenali:
Tenali is often called as rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh as three canals of Krishna river digged during the British period flow through the city.
The town resembles Paris, France's capital city where river canals pass through the city.
It is the second largest town after Guntur city in the Guntur district. Bay of Bengal sea is just 30 km away from Tenali.
Tenali has produced many great poets, scholars, educationalists and actors from ancient days.
Recent archaeological evidence revealed that Tenali was once called as "Teravali" and has the roots of both Buddhism and Jainism.
Tenali Ramakrishna, popularly known as Vikatakavi is believed to be born near Tenali (Some people say that he was born in Garlapadu).
He is a famous Telugu poet and one among the Ashtadiggajas at the court of Krishna Deva Raya, the emperor of the Vijayanagara dynasty.
Tenali Ramakrishna Kavi Kalaskhetram is one of the main tourist attractions to visit in Tenali is:-
Tenali Ramakrishna Kavi Kalaskhetram:
Tenali Ramakrishna Kavi Kalaskhetram is a famous Auditorium in Tenali.
This auditorium resembles a Multiplex with good seating capacity and a large hall often rented out for cultural activities, felicitation and dramas.
This is a well equipped auditorium for viewing programs with good facilities and plenty of parking space.
Climate in Tenali:
It is hot and humid during the summer season in Tenali. Winters are milder and becomes very pleasant making it perfect place for visitors.
How to reach Tenali:
Reaching Tenali is not an issue as the town is well connected to all the major cities by Road and Rail networks.
By Train:
Tenali is a major South Central Railway junction present in Andhra Pradesh. It is present on a railway line connecting Chennai and Kolkata.
This station being a major junction, all super fast expresses have halts in this station.
By Bus:
APSRTC run frequent buses from Tenali to all nearby towns and cities like Guntur, Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Bangalore.
By Plane:
Vijayawada Aiprort (VGA) at a distance of around 52 km is the nearest airport to reach Tenali as the town doesn't have an airport.
Nearby Cities and Towns:
- Duggirala (9 km)
- Chebrolu (12.8 km)
- Guntur (23.8 km)
- Mangalagiri (26.6 km)
- Ponnuru (20.8 km)
- Repalle (46.2 km)
- Avanigadda (48.9 km)
- Bapatla (48.9 km)
- Vijayawada (41 km)
- Hyderabad (299.6 km)
- Vizag (381.1 km)
Other Attractions in Tenali:
Chinaravuru VGTM Park (Satyanarayana Park) present at Ramalingeswara Pet is a perfect getaway for kids and adults.
Park Timings:
| Morning |
Evening |
| 5AM to 9AM |
4PM to 8PM |
Nearby Temples:
There are many famous temples to visit in close proximity of Tenali.
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Nice information all about Tenali Temples , Vykuntapuram is next place of Dwarakatirumala , spacious temple and best place to visit , Ashtalakshmi ammavari temple also very nice place to see , all together all temples are listed , balatripurasundari ammavari temple also good temple to see , Thanks author to share this much useful information
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