The sacred place where the supreme deity of Kaliyuga Sri Venkateswara Swamy with his wives Sridevi and Bhudevi appeared to King Thondaman Chakravarthi, who built the temple in Tirumala and received his puja and prayers and stayed according to the king’s wish is ” Thondamanadu ”.
The temple deity “Thondamanadu” Sri Venkateswara Swami who is known for his consideration of devotees who are in urgent need of God’s blessings and generously blesses all devotees.
Thondaman Chakravarthi, who was the brother of Aakasaraju, ruled the kingdom of Thondamandalam or Thurdeeramandalam with this place as its capital. Therefore, this place was named “Thondamanadu”, located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
Thondamanudu Sri Perumal Swamy Temple Timings:
Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Thondamanudu Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple History:
It is known from the Historical Evidence that Temple was constructed during the 9th and 10th Century AD. The Vimana of this temple resembles that of the Anandanilaya Vimana of Tirumala. The kings of Chola, Pallavas, Vijayanagara and other rulers performed pujas here for their well-being. During the later 20th century the temple lost its Glory.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams took over the temple in 2008 and initiated many developmental works and reconstructed the temple. After reconstruction, in 2016 kumbabhishekam was performed. In August 2017, TTD organized Pavitrotsavams in the temple.
How to reach Thondamanudu Sri Perumal Swamy Temple:
It is located 35 km away from Tirupati and 9 Km from Sri Kalahasti.
Buses that go to Sri Kalahasti go via Thondamanadu.
Thondamanudu Sri Perumal Swamy Temple Address:
Gangamitta Road,
Urandur Village,
Andhra Pradesh 517640.
