Pattabhirama Swamy Temple

Pattabhirama Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama in his Pattabhisheka form located in Valmikipuram (Vayalpad) in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the town centre, it is known for its Vijayanagara and Chola architectural features, intricate stone carvings and gopuram. The temple is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre and is historically associated with sage Valmiki and the Vijayanagara rulers.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex with an eastern gopuram, stone-pillared mandapas, and sanctum enshrining Lord Rama as Pattabhirama with Sita and Lakshmana. The temple courtyard features carved pillars, sub-shrines and open spaces for circumambulation. The setting is within Valmikipuram town, with a calm devotional atmosphere, daily pujas, and opportunities to observe architecture, sculpture and local religious practices.

The temple is believed to have origins under the Cholas and was significantly developed during the Vijayanagara period in the 16th century. It is associated with sage Valmiki, after whom Valmikipuram (formerly Vayalpad) is named, and reflects the architectural traditions of the Vijayanagara Empire with later additions.

An important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre in Rayalaseema, the temple enshrines Rama as Pattabhirama, the crowned king after his return to Ayodhya. It is a centre for Ramayana-related traditions and hosts major annual observances such as Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavams and Vaikunta Ekadasi, attracting devotees from Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states.