Konetirayala Temple, Keelapatla
Konetirayala Swamy Temple (also known as Venkateswara Temple) is a Hindu temple of Lord Venkateswara in the village of Keelapatla, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1][2]
History
The temple was constructed by the regents of Pallava kings in the ninth and tenth centuries. In the 15th century, the poet Thallapaka Annamacharya had referred to this deity in his songs.[1]
Deities in the Temple
Lord Venkateswara who is referred to as Konetirayudu is the primary presiding deity of the Temple. The Deity is believed to be Kalpatharu (A heavenly tree that gives boon), Chintamani (A celestral power) and Kamadhenu (the heavenly cow that gives all). In the sanctum of the temple, Konetirayadu like in Tirumala, is in standing posture with his "Kati Varada Hastas", natural "Sankhu Chakras" and with the impressions of Sridevi and Bhudevi, on the chest. Huge Jaya-Vijayas (watchmen at the gate of the Lord's Place), an ancient Chennakesava idol with his two wives, five Alwars, Bhoovaraha Moorthy, Garudalwar, Anjaneya Swamy statues, all can be seen in the temple.
Administration
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The temple at present is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board.[2]
See also
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