About Chengalamma Parameswari Temple
Chengalamma Parameswari Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Sullurupeta town in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, near the Tamil Nadu border and Pulicat Lake. Dedicated to Goddess Chengalamma, a form of Shakti and regarded as the gramadevata of the town, it attracts devotees year-round. Believed to have origins in the Chola period, the temple features traditional South Indian architecture, a gopuram and vibrant festival celebrations, especially its annual Brahmotsavams.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a busy South Indian temple complex centered on the sanctum of Goddess Chengalamma, with a gopuram, pillared halls, and shrines within a walled courtyard. The surroundings include shops selling flowers, coconuts and offerings, prasadam counters and open courtyards for queuing. Devotees perform darshan, offer prayers and participate in rituals. During festivals the temple is decorated and hosts processions, cultural programs and large gatherings.
Key highlights
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Presiding deity Goddess Chengalamma worshipped as gramadevata of Sullurupeta
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Traditional Dravidian architecture with gopuram and pillared mandapas
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Annual 10-day Brahmotsavams and Navratri celebrations attracting large crowds
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Swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of the goddess in the sanctum