Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, popularly known as Mantralayam Temple. It is a revered Vaishnava pilgrimage site dedicated to Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy, a 16th-century saint. His sacred Brindavana (tomb) is the heart of the temple, believed to shower blessings even today. If you’re planning a visit, this guide details Mantralayam Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas for a blissful pilgrimage.
Mantralayam Temple Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days:
- Morning: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Evening: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Festival Days (Aradhanostavam, Dhanurmasa, Maharathostavam):
- Extended hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Break: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for cleaning Garbha Graha.
General Darshan is free. Special Darshan charges ₹100 and VIP Darshan charges ₹1000 to reduces waits to 15-30 minutes. During Aradhanostavam (August), arrive by 5:30 AM to avoid 2-3 hour queues. No online darshan booking.
Pooja Timings:
- Suprabhatam: 5:30 AM (waking ritual).
- Mangala Aarti: 6:00 AM (cleansing Brindavana with holy water).
- Mantrashakta: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (mantra recitation).
- Mahapooja: 12:00 PM (offerings to Moola Rama, Mukhyaprana, Brindavana).
- Sandhya Bhoga: 7:00 PM (evening prayers).
Special poojas like Kanaka Maha Pooja (₹10,000, golden ritual) are held during Dhanurmasa (December-January). Book via temple office (+91-93939-39150).
Aarti Timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 6:00 AM.
- Maha Mangala Aarti: 12:30 PM.
- Sandhya Aarti: 7:30 PM.
The Sandhya Aarti at 7:30 PM, is soul-stirring, arrive by 7:15 PM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Panchamrutha Abhishekam: 7:00 AM (sacred bathing).
- Padapooja: 7:45 AM (foot worship).
- Bangaru Pallaki Seva: 9:30 AM (golden palanquin procession).
- Rathotsava Seva: 7:30 PM (chariot procession).
- Sankalpa Seva: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (oath-taking ritual).
Annadanam feeds 50,000+ during Dhanurmasa (december- January).
How to Reach Mantralayam Temple:
- By Road: 20 km from Kurnool.
- By Train: Mantralayam Road Station (12 km).
- By Air: Hyderabad Airport (236 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti (no shirts for pooja). Women: Saree/salwar.
- Best Time: Oct-Mar (20-25°C). Avoid Jun-Sep (heat).
- Note: No photography in sanctum. Use free cloakrooms.