Daily Schedule
Darshan Timings
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan is open for darshan throughout the day with special poojas at scheduled times.
Morning Darshan
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Suprabhatam at 6:00 AM. Peak time: 7-9 AM
Afternoon Darshan
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Evening Pooja at 7:30 PM
Special Darshan
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Available on festivals and weekends
Night Close
8:30 PM
Mangala Harathi and closing ceremony
Sacred Offerings
Sevas & Poojas
Perform sacred sevas at the Brindavan. Book in advance during festival season.
Abhishekam
₹500
Sacred bathing ceremony of the Brindavan
Archana
₹100
Offering of flowers with 108 names
Deepa Aradhana
₹200
Lighting of sacred lamps
Anna Santarpane
₹5,000
Mass feeding of devotees
Veda Parayana
₹1,000
Vedic chanting at the Brindavan
Mangala Harathi
₹300
Evening lamp ceremony
Sacred Calendar
Festivals 2026
Key festivals and celebrations at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple this year.
14-15 January 2026
Makara Sankranti
Harvest festival with special poojas and cultural programs
26 March 2026
Ugadi
Telugu & Kannada New Year celebrations
14 April 2026
Sri Rama Navami
Birth celebration of Lord Rama with 9-day utsav
August 2026
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana Major Festival
Annual commemoration - largest gathering. 5-day celebrations with special sevas, cultural events, mass feeding. Book hotels 2-3 months in advance!
2 October 2026
Navaratri Begins
9 nights of divine celebration
20 October 2026
Deepavali
Festival of lights with special lamp lighting at Brindavan
25 December 2026
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Special darshan and prayers throughout the day
For Devotees
Temple Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines for a blessed darshan experience.
Dress CodeTraditional/modest clothing. Men: dhoti/pants, shirt. Women: saree/salwar.
PhotographyNot allowed inside the Brindavan sanctum. Permitted in outer areas.
Mobile PhonesSwitch to silent mode inside the temple. No video recording.
FootwearRemove footwear before entering. Shoe stands available at entrance.
Smoking & AlcoholStrictly prohibited in and around the temple premises.
Queue SystemFollow the queue. Special darshan for elderly and disabled.
Plan Your Visit
How to Reach Mantralayam
Mantralayam is well-connected by road and rail from major cities.
By Air
Nearest airport: Kurnool (80 km)
Hyderabad Airport: 300 km
Bangalore Airport: 380 km
Taxis available from all airports
Hyderabad Airport: 300 km
Bangalore Airport: 380 km
Taxis available from all airports
By Train
Mantralayam Road Station
Direct trains from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai
Auto/taxi to temple: 15 km
Direct trains from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai
Auto/taxi to temple: 15 km
By Road
KSRTC & APSRTC buses from:
Bangalore: 380 km (6-7 hrs)
Hyderabad: 300 km (5-6 hrs)
Kurnool: 80 km (1.5 hrs)
Bangalore: 380 km (6-7 hrs)
Hyderabad: 300 km (5-6 hrs)
Kurnool: 80 km (1.5 hrs)
Get in Touch
Temple & Booking Contact
Temple Office
+91 9490168859
Hotel Bookings
bookings@hotelsinmantralayam.com
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