Sri Pattabhirama Swamy Temple
In the temple at ‘Valmikipuram’, Lord Rama is worshipped as Sri Pattabhirama Swamy, and named as the wish-fulfilling god of devotees. The sthalapurana says that once Jambavant had reached Ayodhya, visited Lord Rama and left again.
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While reaching this area in the middle of the way, he realized 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.
A visit to Sri Pattabhiramaswamy of Valmikipuram will be a blissful experience for the devotees.
Sri Pattabhirama Swamivari Brahmotsavams will be held from 12-04-2024 to 20-04-2024.
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