Govindarajaswamy Temple, Tirupati | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Tirupati |
Deity | Govindaraja |
Festivals | Brahmotsavam, Vaikuntha Ekadasi |
Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
Location | |
Location | Tirupati |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Dravidian architecture |
Inscriptions | Telugu 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]