Bobbili - Sri Venugopalaswamy Aalayam

Sri Venugopalaswamy is the ilavelpu of the Rajas of Bobbili, Andhra' Pradesh, who earned for themselves as the honorific title of valorous rulers and protectors of Dharma of a unique type. They built in their capital Bobbili, a befitting shrine for their house-hold deity Sri Venugopalaswamy and allowed public also to worship this Lord of cow-herds for carefree virtuous life. The temple built with imposing dimensions and adorned with superb sculpture with mini-shrines for adorable deities has been luring public for over centuries. The archamurti is a specimen of supreme artistry of the sculpture and it casts a spell on the adorers, the moment they come into the sannidhi. Not only it feasts the eyes, but fills the souls of the adorers, if they accept Him as their Savior on total unconditional surrender to His will. The Rajas were offering soulful prayers before taking decision of every important state affair, whether during times of war or peace. As the Lord rained munificent blessings, their progress became enviable and inimitable. Regular ritualistic worship is offered with due veneration both by public and royal household. The Periodical festivals celebrated on grand scale are drawing huge crowds and they are justifying the status and dignity of the rulers.

It lies in the Bobbili town of Andhra Pradesh, accessible by train or bus.

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