1. Details

The Swarnagiri Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, India. The temple is situated on a hilltop and is one of the largest and most beautiful Balaji temples in South India.

This temple was built by the Manepalli family and was consecrated in 2024. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and has four Rajagopurams (gateway towers) on four sides. The main deity of the temple is a 12-foot-tall statue of Lord Venkateswara, which is said to be the largest in Telangana.

The temple is open to all devotees and is a popular pilgrimage destination. The temple is well-maintained and offers a variety of facilities for pilgrims, including accommodation, food, and transportation.

2. History

The  Swarnagiri Temple was built by the Manepalli family, a prominent business family from Telangana. The construction of the temple began in 2018 and was completed in 2024. The temple was consecrated on March 7, 2024, by Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swami, a spiritual leader from the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.

3. Architecture

The  Swarnagiri Temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple has four Rajagopurams (gateway towers) on four sides. The main Rajagopuram, which is located on the eastern side of the temple, is 108 feet tall. The temple also has a number of mandapams (halls), including a Mahamandapam (main hall), a Kalyana Mandapam (wedding hall), and a Yagasala (sacrificial hall).