Śrī Vīra Veṅkaṭa Satyanārāyaṇa Swāmy Temple
India's great Satyanārāyaṇa Vratam kṣetra
⭐ Why it is famous
Thousands of couples perform the Satyanārāyaṇa Vratam here every day on the Ratnagiri hill, in mandapams built for exactly that purpose.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The present temple dates to 1891, built in the shape of a chariot; the sanctum is a two-tier structure with Anantha, Satyanārāyaṇa and Śiva.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 21:00
- Vratam batches 06:00, 08:00, 10:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Vratam ticket ~₹500 including materials
- Book vratam slots on arrival, early morning
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Vīra Veṅkaṭa Satyanārāyaṇa Swāmy Temple, Annavaram, KakinadaAnnavaram (ANV) — 3 km
Annavaram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Rajahmundry (RJA) — 80 km
On NH-16 between Visakhapatnam (120 km) and Rajahmundry.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthanam cottages on the hill
- Lodges at the base
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Pampa river ghāṭ
- Talupulamma Lova