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Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple
In the temple at ‘Valmikipuram’, Lord Rama is worshipped as Sri Pattabhirama Swamy and is named as the wish-fulfilling god of devotees. The sthalapurana says that once Jambavant had reached Ayodhya, he visited Lord Rama and left again.
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While reaching this area in the middle of the way, he realised that light was coming from a Valmeekam (ant hill). When he removed the Valmeekam, he found the idols of Sri Ramachandramurthy and a temple was built there.
In the main sanctum sanctorum of the temple, located in the heart of Valmikipuram, Sri Rama appears along with Sita Devi and his brothers. Sri Ramachandra Murthy holds a grasa mudra in his right hand and offers a Varadahasta with his left hand.
- On the right side of Sri Rama is Sita Devi, and on her right is Bharata wearing a chamara.
- On the left side of Sri Rama is Sri Lakshmana wearing Dhanurbhanas and on the left of Lakshmana is Shatrughnu wearing chamara.
Sri Anjaneya Swamy is present in Pradakshina mandapam. Valmikipuram is approximately 100 km from Tirupati and 20 km from Madanapalle.
Legend
Vayalpadu, also known as Valmikipuram, is about a hundred kilometres from Tirupati, A.P. The name Vayalpadu is believed to have evolved from Boyalapadu, due to a large Boya population and because of the abundance of vavili trees. Another popular belief is that Sage Valmiki performed penance here.
According to another tradition, it is said that Sage Valmiki discovered the idols of Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata and Satrughna at this place, which Jambavantha later consecrated. The Pattabhirama Swami Temple gained importance over time and came under the TTD.
Several inscriptions (sasanas) highlight the historical importance of Vayalpadu. During the Vijayanagara period, rulers such as Achyuta Devaraya and Saluva Narasimharaya granted land to temples in this region. These inscriptions are valuable to historians as they trace the lineage of Vijayanagara kings and reflect the religious patronage of the time.
Special Occasion
The Pattabhirama Swami Temple stands at the centre of Vayalpadu, surrounded by the Sata Sringa hills, believed to be the site of Valmiki’s hermitage, and encircled by the river Bahuda. The temple has distinct architectural features and celebrates several annual festivals, making Vayalpadu a place of great religious, historical and cultural importance. The annual brahmotsavams in this temple are performed in a grand manner.
Here another important utsavam is coronation fete. A coronation Mahotsavam will perform every year grandly in this temple. As part of this, Snapana Tirumanjanam, followed by unjal Seva and Sita Rama Kalyanam and Hanumantha Seva will be feast to eyes.
One who visits this temple will get good leadership skills. So, visit this temple and get good leadership qualities.
A visit to Sri Pattabhiramaswamy of Valmikipuram will be a blissful experience for the devotees.
Vayalpadu Sri Pattabhiramaswamivari Brahmotsavams
24-03-2026 to 01-04-2026
