Govindaraja Temple, Tirupati

Govindarajaswamy Temple, Tirupati
Rajagopuram of Sri Govindarajaswamy temple, Tirupati
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati
DeityGovindaraja
FestivalsBrahmotsavam, Vaikuntha Ekadasi
Governing bodyTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
LocationTirupati
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Govindaraja Temple, Tirupati is located in Andhra Pradesh
Govindaraja Temple, Tirupati
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E / 13.683250; 79.347194
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
InscriptionsTelugu and Dravidian languages
Website
tirumala.org

Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple is an ancient Hindu Vaishnavite temple situated in the heart of Tirupati city in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh in India. The temple was built during 12th century and was consecrated in the year 1130 AD by Ramanuja.[1] The temple is one of the earliest structures in Tirupati and also one of the biggest temple complexes in the district. The Tirupati (down hill) city is built around this temple. The temple is currently administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.[2]

  1. ^ Nair, Shantha (7 January 2014). Sri Venkateshwara by Shantha Nair. ISBN 9788184954456. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams - SRI GOVINDARAJASWAMI TEMPLE". Retrieved 10 February 2016.