| Sri Venkateswara Temple, Dwaraka Tirumala | |
|---|---|
 Gopuram of Dwaraka Tirumala temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Eluru |
| Deity | Venkateswara (Vishnu) |
| Festivals | Tiru Kalyanotsavam, Radhotsavam, Pavithrotsavam |
| Governing body | Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Devasthanam |
| Location | |
| Location | Dwaraka Tirumala |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
.svg)  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 16°57′N 81°16′E / 16.950°N 81.267°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Website | |
| www | |
Sri Venkateswara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Dwaraka Tirumala of Eluru district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Known as "Chinna Tirupati" (transl. "Mini Tirupati"), it is considered a spiritual alternative to the famous Tirupati temple.[2] The temple is unique for housing two idols of Lord Venkateswara: a self-manifested idol and a second idol installed for complete worship.[3]
The temple's origins are linked to the sage Dwaraka, who is believed to have discovered the idol after intense penance. The temple attracts around 50 lakh devotees annually, with daily pilgrim counts reaching up to 40,000 on auspicious days.[4]
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