Monthly Pooja (Performed on every day)
On Every day
ప్రతి రోజు చేయబడుతుంది
Cost - INR 300/- Per Month
ఖర్చు - నెలకు INR 300 / -
Swayambhu Sri Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy
Chodavaram, Visakhapatnam Dist., A.P. - 531036
Temple History
The vinayaka swami temple located in chodavaram (visaka district) had a glorious histrory of 200 years , since 200 years swami's idol have being offered with nitya dhupa and dheepa aaradanas . The almighty is showering his blessings on the people for a obstacle free life.
As per the history ,our ancestors says there are only two temples that evolved naturally (SWAYAMBHU) in ANDHRA PRADESH , they are
KANIPAKAM in Chitoor District and
VINAYAKA TEMPLE in chodavaram,Visakhapatnam District.
As years ago, people decided to establish the vinayaka swami idol in SIVALAYAM , and they decided to move the idol from where it is originally evolved(i.e., Present vinayaka temple) to sivalayam, but in the process of digging for complete idol, they were failed to find out the trunk of the idol as it is eternal .And finally a temple is constructed their itself. As for the faithful information of elders the place where the people ended trails of finding trunk is named as "ENUGU BHODHE" now it is being called as "PATHA CHERUVU".
People in and around CHODAVARAM believe that the obstacles are completely vanished, if heart full , faithful and obedient prayers are offered to him.There are Devotees from many of the places in the state who believe that he is a powerful God.
In 1956, sri Dr.CHUNDURI VENKANNA PANTHULU garu ,and temple's priest KONDAMANCHILI CHALAPATHI RAO garu had done MAHASAMPROKSHANA and conducted nitya aardans and NAVARATRI utsavs ,From 1975 onwards BALA GANAPATHI SOCIETY was mingled with governing body of temple.
The temple development went fast track in their association, many refurbishing activities are done,
Keeping the Devotees in view , they brought many facilities for the people (devotees). Complete temple is made beautiful and attractive with the paintings and art works.
In the combined association of
Andhra Pradesh state endowment department,
Priesthood of kondamanchili's family ascendants
and Governing body of temple .the temple is being well organized, facilitating devotees with all common needs and serving the almighty with more faith.
It is a strong belief of people that the wishes will come true if we heart-fully pray the Lord Vinayaka
Hence he is also called as KARYA SIDDHI VINAYAKA
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How to reach temple
- By Air
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The Visakhapatnam airport is located 50 km from Chodavaram. Many Airlines connects Visakhapatnam with Hyderabad,Banglore,Mumbai,Delhi,Chennai, Sharjah, Kuwait, and Colombo, there from you have to travel by bus to reach temple.
Devotees who are coming from Airport can get in to Chodavaram buses at "NAD Kotha Road" in Visakhapatnam. - By Train
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Visakhapatnam is an important junction on the Southern Railway. It is connected to Chennai, Banglore, Mumbai, Tirupati, Hyderabad, Orrisa and to many places around India on the broad gauge.
Devotees who are coming from vijayawada can get down at Anakapalle railway station which is nearest station to temple(Approx. 18 k.m from chodavaram)
Devotees who are coming By Train from Anakapalle railway station can get in to chodavaram busses at Anakapalle bus station and devotees coming from Visakhapatnam railway station can opt busses from visakhapatnam bus station(Known as Dwarka Nagar Bus staion). Find Your Train - By Bus/Own Vehicle
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Chodavaram and Visakhapatnam is well connected by road with important places in South India. For local transport, there are regular city bus service to Visakhapatnam,Anakapalee all the places of tourist interest from Chodavaram Bus Station and Visakhapatnam Bus Station. Tourist taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws are also available.
Devotees who are coming from Airport can get in to chodavaram busses at "NAD Kotha Road" in Visakhapatnam.
Daily/ Monthly/ Yearly Sevas
Yearly Pooja (Performed on Vinayaka Chaturthi)
On Vinayaka Chaturthi
వినాయక చతుర్థి రోజున
Cost - INR 1116/- Per Year
ఖర్చు - సంవత్సరానికి INR 1116 / -
Pancha Amruthabhishekam
On Every Wedneswday at early mornings from 6:00 AM TO 8:00 AM
ప్రతి భుదవారం ఉదయం గం || 6.00 నుండి గం || 8.00 వరకు
Cost - INR 100/-
ఖర్చు - INR 100 / -
Suddha Chavathi and Bhaula Chavathi Days Special Programs
Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Homam will be done in early hours 8:00AM on those two days.
ప్రతి శుధ్ద చవతి, భహుళ చవతి నాడు
Cost - INR 30/-
ఖర్చు - INR 30 / -
Important Festivals at temple
- Ganapathi Navarathri Vustavamulu 9 Days
- January 1st
- Bhogi panduga tirdhamu
- Ugadi(Telugu panduga dinusotham)
- గణపతి నవరాత్రి ఉత్సవములు 9 రోజులు
- జనవరి 1 వ తేది
- భొగి పండుగ తీర్దం
- యుగాధి(తెలుగు సంవత్సరాది)
- Sri Santoshi Matha Varshikostavam and other Festivals
- శ్రీ సంతోషి మాత వార్షికొత్సవం మరియు ఇతర ముఖ్య పండుగులు
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Services at Temple
Anadhanam
Temple has been organizing "ANNADANAM" in the first Sunday of every month since 1983 for nearly 300 people with the help of Endowment Department, Devotees and Bala Ganapathi Sangham.
On Bhogi & Sankranthi
There will be a Free distribution of Blankets and sarees to poor and needy on the day.
Chalivendram at Temple
During Summer season Temple comittee will put Chalivendram in presence of Devadaya and BGS .
To Tenth Class Students
Free distribution of books and pens to tenth calss school childern and yearly once free distribution of books to needy people.
Festivals & More...
The most important festivals according to hindu mythology,that is PONGAL, BHOGI & DIWALI are also celebrated greatly in the temple.
- At the times of Festivals the idol of vinayaka is adorned with special ornaments- "VISHESA ALANKARANA ".
- There is Free distribution of Prasadham to the devotees during festivals, many traditional programs and events are also being organised in the temple during festivals.
- NEW YEAR and UGADHI (Telugu New Year) are the two main festivals at the temple.People from in and around the chodavaram visit the temple in early hours in the morning and offer their prayers to the almighty for the obstacle free life.
For more information on above programs
You can reach Temple E.O on below details
Developments at Temple since 1975
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Lord ganapathi Navaratri utsavam's were organized since 1975 till to-date, every year |
| 1978 | Complete compound wall around the temple was constructed |
| 1979-80 | Minor works, Water well in east and construction of pakka building for Bala Ganapathi society took place |
| 1981-82 | Some minor works |
| 1983 | Refurbishment of temple’s Gopuram |
| 1984 | Construction of temple’s MUKHA MANDAPAM |
| 1985 | Repairs and Marble flooring in ANTHARALAYAM |
| 1986 | Construction of SRI SANTOSHI MATHA mandiram in temple premises |
| 1987 | Drainage works and PRADAKSHINA area was CC floored |
| 1988 -89 | Minor works and complete temple was painted |
| 1990-98 | Arranged water tank, Taps, Water motor , etc ., |
| 1999 | Open auditorium flooring beside SANTHOSHI MATHA mandiram |
| 2001 | Construction of " SRI BALAGANAPATHI PURANA SAHITHA MANDAPAM" |
| 2002 | Main entrance door was constructed in the north-east direction |
| 2003 | Electrical wiring and sound system was facilitated in kalyana mandapam |
| 2004 | R.C.C flooring for PRADAKSHINA area |
| 2005 | Idols of LAXMI and SARASWATHI were inaugurated and bought THIRUVIDHI UTSAVA RADHAM |
| 2005-2019 |
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| Under donor scheme |
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Near by Temples to Visit
Swayabhu Sri Gowri Parameswara Swamy
This is the temple of Lord Siva which had the history of 600 years, this is the another temple in Chodavaram with naturally evolved (Swayambhu) idol of lord shiva.
The temple grandly organizes MAHA SIVA RATRI utsavs, KARTHIKA MASA utsavs, DHANASSU and DEVI NAVARATRI’S in a grand way. This temple is located at KOTTURU,Chodavaram.
Sri Lakshmi Devi Perantalu (Lakshmamma temple)
This temple had a glorious history of 80 years, mostly people in and around Chodavaram visit this temple on every Thursdays for the blessings of the Sri Lakshmi Devmo Amma varu.
The temple is located in the area Laxmidevi peta which is very near to Kotturu junction.
Sri Kesava Swamy
This temple had a glorious history of 750 years, mostly people in and around Chodavaram visit this temple on every Saturday for the blessings of the Sri Kesava Swamy. In temple on every first sunday of every month "Anadhanam" will be held to. This event is campaignon behalf of endoments department and with devotees help.
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy
This is the temple of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha swami which is located in Arjunagiri village of Cheedikada Mandal. This place is 9 K.M away from Chodavaram, people can reach the temple by buses or autos. The idol in the temple is naturally evolved (Swayambhu).
Sri Modhamamba, Paderu
Paderu, which is well known for its coffee farms and divinely SRI MODHA MAMBA temple is 50 kms away from Chodavaram. The jouney to Paderu from Chodavarm gives immense pleasure and provides one's peace of mind.
The ghati which lasts for nearly 20 km in the journey is awestruck and gives fantastic experience to everyone. Many small waterfalls on the way welcome the tourists which depicts the hospitality of the tribal sect.
One can experience cool climate over there through out the year. Paderu also has its bookmark in the mythology. According to our ancestors, Sri Maha Vishnu in matsyavatara stayed for a period of time in Matsyagundam, which is 10 km away from Paderu.
Shiridi Sai Nadh, Venkannapalem
Sai Baba temple located at Venkannapalem Chodavaram-Anakapalle Road, is a very famous god. People around places visits on every Thursday and it is the best holiday spot during Kartikamasam season.
Sri Gayatri Matha, Devipuram
Devipuram is a Hindu temple complex located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Belonging primarily to the Shakta school of Hinduism, it is dedicated to the goddess Sahasrakshi (lit., "she who has a thousand [infinite] eyes", a form of Lalita Tripurasundari or Parvati), and her consort Kameshwara (a form of Shiva).
For more info Please visit Sri Gatathri Devi Devipuram.
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Contact us
You can drop us an email at any time on info.karyasiddhivinayaka@gmail.com
Phone
You can reach temple E.O any time on this number - (+91)-94405 10824
Address
You can drop by any time to reach E.O. at temple office
Executive Officer
S V S N Murthy Garu
Sri Vigneshwara Swamy Temple, Chodavaram.
Andhra Pradesh, India - 531036
Bank Account No.
You can now do an online transfer on below provided bank account details.
Note:- Bank account details are maintained by temple authroity (endoments departments)
Account No - 560210110001417
Account Branch Name - Bank Of India
Account Branch Location - Chodavaram Branch
IFSC Code - BKID0005602
Address - Executive Officer, Sri Vigneshwara Swamy Temple, Chodavaram.
