Sri Talupulamma Ammavaru temple is very popular throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh. Thousands of devotees visit the temple daily specifically on the auspicious days of Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Devotees prepare their food (Prasadam), have it Prasadam, and leave the premises after worshipping the Deity.
The presiding deity, Sri Talupulamma Ammavaru, is a very powerful deity, and the devotees believe that their desires will be fulfilled if they have darshan of the Goddess. The temple is located in a very peaceful and beautiful atmosphere, surrounding picturesque hills and valleys. Having a picnic-like atmosphere, it has become a tradition that devotees arrive in the morning and leave by evening.
The temple is located between two thickly forested hillocks and offers a magnificent view of the valley of East Godavari, which is known as “The God’s Own District”. It is not far from the famous Temple town of Annavaram and is a mesmerizing destination for all kinds of travellers who love nature, adventure or pilgrims. Truck and car owners who live in the Godavari and North Coastal Districts have a strong belief that Goddess Thalupulamma Thalli will protect them from accidents and make them financially stable. As a token of their devotion, the truck owners used to offer animal sacrifices and also paint their vehicle registration numbers on the walls. Those who buy new vehicles visit this temple for the grace of the Goddess.
Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Temple Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sashvata Pooja Details:
Kumkuma Pooja: Rs.250.00
One day free prasadam Rs.500.00 (in Ammavari Jathara)
Garagalu Sambaram Rs.1000.00 (Ammavari Jathara)
Sashvata Kumkuma Pooja: Rs.5000.00
Sasvata Pulihora Prasadam Sevas:
Maharaja Poshakulu : Rs.25,000.00
Raja Poshakulu : Rs.10,000.00
Poshakulu : Rs.5,000.00
Dathalu : Rs.1,000.00
Talupulamma Ammavari Special Poojas:
Sri Talupulamma Ammavariki Chandi Homam for every Pournami.
Sri Talupulamma Ammavariki Panchamrutha Abhisheka on Ammavari Janma Nakshatra day (Swathi Nakshatra)
Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Temple History:
It is believed that the great Sage Agastya was so enthralled by the scenic beauty and tranquillity of this place that he settled down there and meditated. He lived here by eating fruits and drinking water from these mountains. He named these mountains as “Darakonda and Teegakonda”. Even now, one can see a continuous stream flowing down from the “Darakonda hill”.
About Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Temple:
Goddess Thalupulamma Thalli is believed to be a “Swayambhu” deity. The word “thalapu” means “thought”, and she is called Thalupulamma Thalli because the mere thought of the devotee is sufficient for her to bless them with her grace. The Goddess is so kind-hearted and compassionate that she doesn’t wait for her devotees to come to her, but by just one mere thought of her, she goes to her devotees and grants them what they ask for. One must climb a long and steep flight of steps to reach the sanctum of Goddess Thalupulamma Thalli. While climbing, the devotees halt for a few minutes at midway, where they worship Lord Vighneswara and others. As a tradition, the devotees who visit this temple prepare their food (Prasadam), offer it to the Goddess, have the Prasadam and then leave the premises after worshipping the deity. During their vehicle puja ceremony, devotees can cook non-vegetarian food, and there are a lot of shops that sell chicken and goat. They arrange everything for cooking the food and give them on a chargeable basis. After completing the puja and food, the leftover items are left behind or given to the local people. Thalupulamma Thalli Temple closes early at 6:00 P.M., and no one stays back in the night because of the presence of wild animals. It is also believed that the Goddess visits this hillock at night. Devotees visit this place in large numbers on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and also during festival seasons.
Important Festivals Celebrated:
Ammavari Jathara is the main festival, celebrated in “Chaitra Masam”, Which starts from “Bahula Vidiya Tadhiya”. This festival is celebrated for 15 days. There are no other festivals celebrated in this temple.
Near By Temples:
From this temple towards Rajahmundry, Sri Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Swamy Temple, Annavaram, is 17 km, and Towards Visakhapatnam, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Upamaka is 18 km.
Talupulamma Temple Address:
Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Temple, Lova,
Nandivampu,
Tuni Mandal,
East Godavari,
Andhra Pradesh – 533401
Phone No:9492671091
