Following the acquisition of the ancient Sri Kodandarama temple in Vontimitta (Kadapa district), the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) management has now taken over the 16th century temple of Sri Kodandarama, situated in the heart of Chandragiri town on Wednesday.
In a glittering ceremony, TTD Trust Board Chairman Chadalawada Krishnamurthy formalised the takeover, by announcing that the shrine will be developed on the lines of Bhadrachalam and Ayodhya.
The temple is located less than a kilometre from the famed Chandragiri fort of the Rayas, and is in no way inferior to the former in terms of its architectural splendour.
“As the chief custodians of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, we (TTD) are committed to develop all ancient temples and revive their lost glory,” Mr Krishnamurthy said. Earlier, he offered silk vastrams to the deities and offered prayers.
The unique feature of this temple is the presence of all the deities on a single pedestal i.e., ‘Eka Peetham’.
“The idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna, flanked by Hanuman and Garuda on either side, are on a single platform only at this temple,” observed TTD Joint Executive Officer Pola Bhaskar.
16th century temple will be developed on the lines of Bhadrachalam and Ayodhya temples