Sri Veera Venkata Sathyanarayana Swamy Vari Devasthanam Annavaram is one of the leading temples of India. The temple is located on the top of the Hill on the Border of the Kakinada city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Satyadev with her partner Sri Anantha Lakshmi. Lord Satyadev is an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
The uniqueness of the temple is that the image of Lord Shiva is also installed in the Sanctum. Lord Satyadev is the unique demonstration of all three main deities of Hindus – Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. The base of the idol represents Lord Brahma. In the middle of the idol is Lord Shiva and at the top idol represents Lord Vishnu.
This uniqueness of the temple attracts a lot of pilgrims and devotees here. Worshipping of these three main Deities together is extremely auspicious and spiritual.
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It is said that the Lord Vishnu settled on the hill of Ratnagiri in the Vedic time and took the moniker, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy. To acknowledge the occasion, the Lord came into the dream of one of the zamindar Sri I.V Ramanarayan in the year 1891. and told to construct the temple.
The glory and grandeur of God Satyadev can also be found in religious texts like “Skandapuranam”.
Annavaram Satyanarayana Temple is a perfect example of rich architecture and crafting built in the Dravidian style. The two-layer building contains Yantra on the lower side and Vigrahas of Lord on the upper. The main temple is constructed like a chariot. It has four wheels at the four corners of the temples.
The wheels symbolize the passage of time. The center of the chariot is the seat of the Lord who rules over the world. There are other temples in the shrine-like temple of Lord Rama, Vana Durga and Kanaka Durga. Such temples are much admired by the Devotees. Mandapam facilities are also there which can conduct the thousand Satyanarayana Vratams.
Temple premises also consist of the Veda Pathsala(School). It provides free boarding and lodging to the Brahmin students studying there.
Details
| Website | annavaramdevasthanam.nic.in |
| Contact No. | 08868238121, 08868238125 & 08868238163 |
| Address | Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh 533406 |
The opening and closing time of Satyanarayana Temple is from 3:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Below is the detailed timetable of darshan, pooja/seva and prasad timings.
| Darshan | Darshan Timings | Ticket Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Swamy Vari Sarva Darsanam | 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM 1:00 PM to 09:00 PM | Free |
| Sri Swamy Vari Pradakshina Darsanam | 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM 1:00 PM to 09:00 PM | Rs.300 |
| Sri Swamy Vari Seegra Darsanam | 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM 1:00 PM to 09:00 PM | Rs.200 |
| Sri Swamy Vari Yantralayam | 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM 1:00 PM to 09:00 PM | Rs.50 |
Below are the given pojas, Sevas and Program Details Timings
| Sevas and Pooja | Time |
|---|---|
| Sri Swamy Vari Suprabhata Seva | 3:30 AM |
| Abhishekam & Archana | 4:00 AM to 5:15 AM |
| Balabogam | 05:15 AM |
| Panchaharathulu & Neerajana Mantra Pushpamulu | 05:30 AM |
| Swamy Vari Sarva Darshanam | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Ashtothara Sathanama Poojas & Sahasranamarchanas | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Abhishekams have been performed by the Devotees for Rs. 100/- per each ticket in Yantralayam | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sri Vari Nitya Kalyanam | 09:30 AM |
| Rajabhoga Mahanivedana | 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM |
| Darbaru Mandapam who are having tickets Rs. 40/- respectively | 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM |
| Sri Swamy Vari Darbaru Seva | 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Sri Ammavarla Ekanta Seva | 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Temple Doors Close | 9:00 PM to 3:30 AM |
| SR.No | Seva | Ticket Price | Person Allowed | Seva Time | Prasadam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Swamy Vari Suprabhata Seva | Rs.116 | Single | 03:30 AM | — |
| 2 | Sri Swamy Vari Vratham | Rs.300 | Couple/Single Person | Around 1 hour from 06:00AM to 06:00PM | 500gms Bhogam Prasadam |
| 3 | Sri SWamy Vari Special Vratham | Rs.1000 | Couple/Single Person | Around 1 hour from 06:00AM to 06:00PM | 600gms Bhogam Prasadam, Bangi 150gms |
| 4 | Sri Swamy Vari Visista Vratham | Rs.1500 | Couple/Single Person | Around 1 hour from 06:00AM to 06:00PM | 600gms Bhogam Prasadam, Bangi 150gms and Kanduva, Blouse Piece |
| 5 | Sri Swamy Vari Vratham (in absence of devotees) (Devotees can perform this Vratham through online) | Rs.1116 | — | Every Day 09:00 AM | Sri Swamy Vari Prasadam will be sent by Post |
| 6 | Sri Swamivari Laksha Patri Pooja | Rs.2500 | Couple or Single | 08:00AM | — |
| 7 | Sri Ammavari Laksha Kunkumarchana | Rs.2500 | Couple or Single | 08:00AM | — |
| 8 | Sri Lakshmi Prayuktha Ayushya Homam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Couple/Single Person | Every Day 09:00 AM | — |
| 9 | Sri Vanadurga Ammavari Chandi Homam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | — | Every Friday | — |
| 10 | Pratyangiri Homam (on every pournami/amavasya day only) | Rs.750 | Couple or Single | Every Pournami 9.00 AM | — |
| 11 | Sri Swamivari Nitya Kalyanam | Rs.1116 | Couple or Single | 09:30AM | Prasadam 1kg, Bangi Prasadam 300gms, Khanduva, Blouse |
| 12 | Sri Swamivari Pavalimpu seva | Rs.50 | Single | 02:00PM | — |
| 13 | Sri Swamivari Abhishekam on the lunar star day of Makha | Rs.3000 | Couple or Single | One Day Only | — |
| 14 | Sri Sitaramula (Kshethra Palakulu) Pattabhishekam on the lunar star day of Punarvasu in Sri Ramalayam | Rs.116 | Couple or Single | On Punarvasu Star Day | — |
| 15 | Sri Vanadurga Ammavari Pratyangira Homam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Couple/Single Person | Every Full Moon(Pournami) Day | — |
| 16 | Sri Kanakadurga Ammavari Chandi Homam on Mula Nakshatram(in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Couple/ Single | Every Mula Nakshatram Day | 300 Gms Prasadam Kanduva, Blouse Piece |
| 17 | Sri Swami Vari Abhishekam (On the day of Makha Nakshatram) | Rs.3116 | — | On the day of Makha Nakshatram 03:30 AM | — |
| 18 | Swarna Pushparchana | Rs.3000 | Couple or Single | Every Ekadasi | — |
| 19 | Veda Aseervachanam | Rs.500 | Couple or Single | As Per Devotee Interest | — |
| 20 | Go(COW) Pooja | Rs.116 | Couple or Single | Daily | — |
| 21 | Surya Namskararamulu | Rs.1116 | — | Every Sunday | — |
| 22 | Sri Lakshmi Prayuktha Aushya Homam | Rs.1000 | Couple/Single | Every Day 09:00AM | — |
| SR.No | Location | No. of Counter | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | UP Hill Counter (Near Ramalayam) | 2 | 06:00AM to 09:00PM |
| 2. | Down Hill Counter (Near Steps) | 1 | Round the Clock |
| 3. | Highway Road Counter(Near Model Temple) | 1 | Round the Clock |
| Prasadam | 150 Gram | Rs.20 |
| Bangi Prasadam (Solid) | 100 Gram | Rs.15 |
Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham timings are from 6:00 AM and go up to 6:00 PM.
| Seva | Price | Person Allowed | Prasadam | Place for Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Swamy Vari Vratham | Rs.300 | Couple/Single Person | 500gms Bhogam Prasadam | Radhapath Surrounding |
| Sri SWamy Vari Special Vratham | Rs.1000 | Couple/Single Person | 600gms Bhogam Prasadam, Bangi 150gms | Raja Gopuram Inside |
| Sri Swamy Vari Visista Vratham | Rs.1500 | Couple/Single Person | 600gms Bhogam Prasadam, Bangi 150gms and Kanduva, Blouse Piece | Sri Swami Vari Dwaja Stambham |
| Sri Swamy Vari Visista Vratham (AC) | Rs.2000 | Couple/Single Person | 600gms Bhogam Prasadam, Bangi 150gms and Kanduva, Blouse Piece | AC Vratham Hall |
| SR.No | Seva Description | Ticket Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Swamy Vari Vratham (in absence of devotees) (Devotees can perform this Vratham through online) | Rs.1116 | Every Day 09:00 AM |
| 2 | Sri Swamy Vari Nitya Kalanam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1500 | Every Day 09:00 AM |
| 3 | Sri Lakshmi Prayuktha Ayushya Homam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Every Day 09:00 AM |
| 4 | Sri Vanadurga Ammavari Pratyangira Homam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Every Full Moon(Pournami) Day |
| 5 | Sri Vanadurga Ammavari Chandi Homam (in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Every Friday |
| 6 | Sri Kanakadurga Ammavari Chandi Homam on Mula Nakshatram(in absence of devotees) | Rs.1116 | Every Mula Nakshatram Day |
| 7 | Surya Namskararamulu | Rs.1116 | Every Sunday |
- Pampa River
- Thalupullamma Thalli Temple
- Uppadda Beach
- Samarlakota
- Draksharamam
- Puruhutika Devi
One can easily access the temple through own vehicle or local transportation facilities.
By Air
If you are planning to visit the temple through-plane then the nearest airport to the temple is Vishakapatnam, around 100 km from away.
By Train
The Railway station in Annavaram is around 2 km from the temple.
By Road
Annavaram is very well connected to roads and with many central cities of the Andhra Pradesh so Devotees can easily get local transportation facilities or can easily travel to the temple through the site.
FAQ’s
The nearest railway station to the temple is Annavaram railway station which is just 2 km from the temple.
There is no such Dress Code for the temple, but one needs to wear the Descent Dress Code.
Yes, one can take a Vehicle up the hill, parking facilities are available up the hill.
It takes around 1-2 hours to visit the temple.
There are around 460 steps at the Hill of Annavaram temple.
The distance between the Kakinada and Annavaram temple is 44.7 km.
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