Swarnagiri Temple

Heard and saw posts on social media lot about this place. So ventured out solo one day. Googled abt the place and finally went to Uppal bus depot. But couldnt get the direct bus. Enquired there in the bus depot and took a bus to Bongir. It was so crowded that I had to footboard for 1hr. There was traffic due to an accident and hence took so much time. But enjoyed the journey footboarding. After another hour reached Yellama temple stop, as suggested by the locals to get down here and take shared auto. Though shared autos were many, i was only one to go to temple. So waited for 20mins yet no luck of any other passengers. Luckily one guy was talking with the auto drivers and he was working in the temple premises. He offered a lift to temple. Dint have any other option and took the lift on his bike. In 10 mins reached the temple and he guided and explained abt the temple. So thankful for his gesture.

The vibe of the Temple was almost like Tirumala. The chant of 'Om namo Venkatesaya', the steps to the temple, the smell of the laddu, smell of the oil and lights lit near the entrance. Since I went early, there was no crowd. We can buy coconut,tulsi garland at the footsteps. There is Garuda and Hanuman statues nearby. Deposited the mobile for Rs5/- near the entrance and went inside. 

The inner temple is beautiful. It resembled mostly like Tirumala. Felt happy and peaceful. The main deity Swarnagiri Venkateshwara is huge, beauty. Cant take our eyes from Him. Had a very satisfactory darshan. No jaragandi jaragandi concept. Probably if it was crowded they might say though. The inner temple had various sannidhis for Ramanuja, Venugopal, Lakhsmi, Andal. We can donate for Anna dhaanam and also there was Tulabharam. When we take a pradhikshana, we can see Vimana Venkateshwara also here. There was a line for prasadam. Had hot pongal and the atmosphere made me feel as if I was in Tirumala. Felt really happy being there.

Then came out of the inner temple, collected mobile and went around. By this time crowd started and the optional entry fee Rs50/-  was operational.

Then went around the temple. Next to Hanuman, there is Jal Narayan. Its another beauty. Hope next time i get a chance to visit in evening with lights.

We get all prasadams laddoo, pulihora, vada etc at nominal price in a counter near exit and also when you get down.

Then took a shared auto from outside temple to Bongir bus depot. From there direct bus to Uppal. Thanks to Telangana govt for free bus service for women. Had a great 1 day solo local trip experience.

Thanks for reading 😄