Annavaram is in the Chennai to Howrah main railway line. Annavaram is situated 32 Km from Pithapuram, 51 Km from Kakinada and 72 Km from Rajahmundry.It is famous for Lord Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Swamy temple, situated atop the Ratnagiri Hills on the banks of the river Pampa.
One of the most popular temples in Andhra Pradesh, a unique Yanthra based on Tripad Vibhuti Narayan Upanishad exists here. The shrine is constructed in two storey, the lower one containing the Yantra and upper one housing vigrahas of the Lord.The idol which is about 4 metres high is in cylindrical form.The base in the lower sanctum represents Lord Vishnu and the middle portion represents Lord Shiva. The image of the deity forming a single idol and representing the Hindu Trinity is of unique attraction.
In this temple premises, there is a sun dial which shows the Indian Standard Time.The Kalyana Mahotsavam of the deity during May attracts thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the State.
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Festivals
- Telugu New Year’s day on Chaitra Suddha Padyami (March-April).
- Sita Rama Kalyanam on Chaitra Suddha Navami (March – April).
- Sri Krishna Jayanti on Sravana Bahula Ashtami (July – August).
- The Lord’s Jayanti on Sravana Suddha Vidiya (July – August).
- Ganapathi Navarathrulu in Bhadrapadam (August – September).
- Sarannavarathrulu in Asviyujam (September – October).
- Kanaka Durga Jatara on Vaisakha Suddha Panchami (April – May).
- Giripradakshinam on Karthika Suddha Purnima (October – November).
- DeeJwalatoranam in Karthikam (October – November).
Accommodation
Devastanam Cottages are available on the hills.
| Sri Satyanikethan Choultry | 64 Rooms | Vana Durga Choultry | 12 Rooms |
| V.I.P. Rooms | 6 Rooms | Paying Guest House | 6 Rooms |
| Sri Satya Deva Guest House(S.S.G.H.) | 60 Rooms | Sri Sita Rama Choultry (S.R.C) | 94 Rooms |
| T.T.D Choultry | 21 Rooms | Centenary Cottage | 64 Rooms |
| Prakash Sadan | 86 Rooms | Ratanagiri Choultry | 11 Rooms |
| Satya Surya Choultry | 34 Rooms | Eswara Guest House | 2 Suites |
| Vinayaka Guest House | 2 Suites | Piligrim Rest House | 2 Halls |
| Locker for Piligrim Facility | 328 Nos | Mats for Piligrim Facility | 27 Nos |
Temple Authorities
Executive Officer
Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Devasthanam
Annavaram
Sankhavaram Mandal.
East Godavari District
Pin- 533 406
