Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Thalli Temple

This ancient riverbank temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Amman) and is a significant spiritual destination for devotees seeking blessings and darshan. The temple complex also houses shrines for Sri Gopayya Swamy and the samadhi mandapa of Papamamba, adding to its spiritual significance.

The temple welcomes visitors with a serene atmosphere and offers a range of darshan options, including free darshan, Seeghra darshan with fees of ₹100 and ₹200, and VIP darshan.

Devotees can participate in various poojas such as Abhishekam, Kumkum Archana, Pallaki Seva, Palabhishekam, and Archana (₹50), as well as avail Special/Quick Darshan (₹200). Rituals are performed in Telugu and Sanskrit, ensuring a traditional experience for all pilgrims.

Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Thalli Temple is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, while on Fridays and Sundays, the temple remains open continuously from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

The best time to visit is during the morning hours (8 AM–12 PM), on weekdays for a less crowded experience, or during the vibrant festival season and the annual brahmotsavam.

Major festivals celebrated here include Sri Tirupatammavari Pedda Tirunalla Mahotsavam (Jathara) during Magha Pournami (February–March), Navaratri in September–October, auspicious Fridays throughout the year, and Varalakshmi Vratham.

On these occasions, the temple organizes special poojas and annadanam, with prasadam offerings like Pongal, Laddu, and Pulihora. Regular free annadanam is especially provided on Fridays, Pournami, and festival days.

Visitors are requested to adhere to the traditional dress code: men should wear dhoti, kurta, or pyjama with upper cloth, while women are encouraged to wear saree, half-saree, or Punjabi suit/churidar with dupatta. Shorts, loungewear, and revealing outfits are discouraged.

Reaching the temple is convenient, with directions from Vijayawada (72 km) via NH65 and local roads, and from Hyderabad (190 km) via NH65. APSRTC buses and private transport are available from Vijayawada, Nandigama, and Jaggaiahpeta.

The nearest railway stations are Madhira (18 km), Bonakalu (23 km), and Vijayawada Junction (72 km). For air travelers, Vijayawada International Airport is 93 km away, and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is 197 km away.

Accommodation is accessible, with temple trust-operated budget rooms, dormitories, and choultries in Penuganchiprolu, local lodges in Nandigama (18 km), and luxury hotels in Vijayawada. The temple provides dedicated paid parking, wheelchair-accessible entrances, basic restrooms, and cloakrooms.

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the main temple hall and inner shrine, but casual photography is permitted in outer areas unless otherwise indicated.

Nearby attractions include Vedadri Sri Venkateswara Swamy Varu Temple and Sri Yogananda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (both 30 km away), Kanakadurga Temple (72 km), and Prakasam Barrage & Bhavani Island (70 km). For more information, visit the official website at www.tirupatamma.com or contact +91 86782 83204.