Sri Srinivasa Temple, Tiruchanur – History, Timings & Travel Guide

 

Location

• District: Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
• Setting: On the serene banks of the Swarnamukhi River

Historical Significance

• Estimated to be 250 years old, this temple served as a spiritual refuge for devotees unable to reach Tirumala in earlier times.
• Sri Ranga Ramanuja Mahadesikan Swamy, a devout Sri Vaishnava saint, established an Ashram beside the temple and offered daily kainkaryams for nearly 50 years.
• His disciple, Sri Koliyalam Swamy, continued the tradition for over 70 years.
• In 2008, the temple was officially taken over and renovated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Presiding Deity

• Lord Srinivasa, a form of Vishnu, is worshipped here with deep reverence, especially by those following the Sri Vaishnava tradition.

Temple Timings

Time Slot	Ritual
4:30 am – 5:00 am	Suprabatham
5:00 am – 6:00 am	Sahasranamarchana, Suddhi, Nityarchana
6:00 am – 7:00 am	Suddhi, First Bell
7:00 am – 11:00 am	Sarva Darshan
11:30 am – 12:00 pm	Break Darshan
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm	Suddhi, Second Bell
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Sarva Darshan
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Unjal Seva
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	Night Bell, Suddhi
7:00 pm – 9:05 pm	Sarva Darshan
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm	Ekanta Seva

How to Reach

• 250 meters from Tiruchanur Bus Station
• 5 km from Tirupati
• 8 km from Renigunta Railway Station
• Well-connected by APSRTC and private transport options

Nearby Temples

• Sri Padmavathi Amma Temple, Tiruchanur – 700 meters
• Sri Parasareswara Swamy Temple, Yogimallavaram – 900 meters
• Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram – 15 km