The Swarnagiri Sree Venkateswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is located in Manepally Hills in Bhuvanagiri, Telangana. If you’re planning a visit, this guide covers Swarnagiri Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas to ensure a divine experience.
Swarnagiri Temple Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days:
- Morning: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Festival Days (Brahmotsavam, Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Vinayaka Chavithi):
- Extended hours: 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Break: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM cleaning and rituals.
General Darshan is free. VIP Darshanam (₹100) and Donor Darshanam (₹500) skip long queue. During Brahmotsavam (March-April), arrive by 4:30 AM to avoid 2-3 hour queues.
Pooja Timings:
- Suprabhatam: 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM.
- Sahasranama Archana: 7:00 AM.
- Suvarna Pushpa Archana: 8:00 AM.
- Veda Ashirvachanam: 9:00 AM.
- Nityotsava Puja: 12:00 PM.
Special poojas like Srivari Kalyanam (₹5000, celestial marriage) shine during Vaikuntha Ekadasi (December).
Aarti Timings:
- Morning Aarti: 5:45 AM.
- Midday Aarti: 12:30 PM.
- Sandhya Aarti: 6:30 PM.
- Ekanta Seva Aarti: 8:30 PM.
The Sandhya Aarti at 6:30 PM, is a highlight, arrive by 6:15 PM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Annaprasadam Seva: 12:00 PM.
- Thomala Seva: 6:00 AM.
- Sahasra Deepaalankarana: 6:30 PM.
- Tiruppavada Seva: 9:00 AM.
Book seva and offering via temple office (+91-8688-121234). Annaprasadam serves 10,000+ during Rathasapthami (February).
How to Reach Swarnagiri Temple:
- By Road: 47 km from Hyderabad.
- By Train: Bhongir Station (5 km).
- By Air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (65 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Traditional attire (men: dhoti/pant-shirt; women: saree/salwar).
- Best Time: Oct-Mar (15-25°C). Avoid Jun-Sep (heat).
- Note: No phones in sanctum. Use free cloakrooms.