Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
Also known as: மந்திராலயம் ராகவேந்திரர் மடம் · మంత్రాలయం రాఘవేంద్ర స్వామి మఠం · मंत्रालयम राघवेंद्र स्वामी मठ
Andhra Pradesh Guru
The Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra Swamy on the bank of the Tungabhadra, and the seat of the Raghavendra Mutt.
- Deity
- Sri Raghavendra Teertha (Brindavana), Moola Rama
- Tradition
- Guru
- Place
- Mantralayam, Kurnool
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Sacred tank / theertham
- Tungabhadra river
- Era
- Raghavendra Swamy lived 1621–1671.
Sthala Puranam
Sri Raghavendra Teertha (1621–1671) was a great saint of the Madhva (Dvaita) tradition. The mutt and temple stand around his Brindavana, the place where he entered samadhi.
The mutt traces its line to Madhvacharya through Jayatirtha. The main deity worshipped here is Moola Rama, along with Digvijaya Rama, Jaya Rama and Santana Gopala Krishna.
Speciality
- Devotees believe in Raghavendra Swamy's grace for health, children and relief from trouble.
- The place lies on the bank of the Tungabhadra river.
- The yearly Aradhana festival brings very large crowds.
Festivals
- Raghavendra Aradhana (Shravana month, August)
How to reach
By airHyderabad and Bengaluru are the big hubs; Kurnool and Raichur are nearer by road.
By trainMantralayam Road station is the railhead, a short drive from the mutt.
By roadBuses from Kurnool, Raichur, Bellary and Hyderabad.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Many pilgrims stay at the mutt's guest houses. Book through the mutt's official channels.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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