Venugopala Swamy Temple

Venugopala Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as Venugopala Swamy located in Hamsaladeevi village, Koduru Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated at the sacred confluence (Sagara Sangamam) where the Krishna River meets the Bay of Bengal, it is a revered Vaishnavite pilgrimage site. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture and attracts devotees especially during Krishna Janmashtami and for holy dips at the nearby beach.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna playing the flute, located a short walk from the beach at the Krishna River-Bay of Bengal confluence. The premises include the main sanctum, gopuram-style entrance, and open courtyard. The surroundings are coastal and rural, with sandy beach, river mouth views, and pilgrim facilities. Visitors can have darshan, observe rituals, walk to Sagara Sangamam for the confluence view, and experience a calm pilgrimage atmosphere.

The temple is an ancient Vaishnavite shrine believed to have origins in the Chola period and later renovated by local rulers. Its location at the Krishna Sagara Sangamam has given it long-standing religious importance as a sacred confluence site mentioned in regional traditions.

The temple is culturally significant as a prominent Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre in coastal Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Lord Krishna as Venugopala. It is revered for holy dips at the river-sea confluence and draws large gatherings during Krishna Janmashtami, Vaikunta Ekadasi and other Vaishnava festivals.