Introduction
To get the best of the weather, the best time to visit Mantralayam is between October to March. The weather is cold and pleasant during this time, and rainfall is unlikely to hinder your plans.
Why Raghavendra Swamy is famous?
He served as the pontiff of matha at Kumbakonam from 1621 to 1671. Sri Raghavendra Swamy was also an accomplished player of the Veena and he composed several songs under the name of Venu Gopala. His shrine at Mantralayam attracts lakhs (hundreds of thousands) of visitors every year.
What should I wear in Mantralaya?
As per the Mantralayam temple dress code, men should wear dhoti and no shirt (only Angavastram). Women devotees should wear a sari or salwar kameez. Devotees will not be allowed to enter the Mantralayam temple wearing informal attire like jeans, shorts or T-shirts.
Where is Guru Raghavendra temple located?
Mantralayam
Raghavendra Matha is located on the bank of Tungabhadra River in Mantralayam in Adoni taluk of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the Speciality of Mantralayam?
Mantralayam is a pilgrim village in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River on the border with neighbouring Karnataka state. It is known for the brundavana of Raghavendra Swami, a saint who lived in 17th century and who entered into samadhi alive in front of his disciples.
Who is rayaru?
Raghavendra Swami (1595 – 1671), also known as Guru Raya and Rayaru, was an influential saint in Hinduism. He advocated Vaishnavism (worship of Vishnu as the supreme God) and the Dvaita philosophy advocated by Madhvacharya.
How to do Raghavendra Swamy Seva at home?
People who cant visit mantralayam or who cant do seva in Mutt, can also do sankalpa at home and do the pradakshine namaskara with madi and bakthi to rayaru photo at home itself. Men should wear Dhothi(white color) vasthra. women should wear saree. Dont use bed or pillows for all the seva days.
Which outfit is best for party?
A crop top and skirt, ripped jeans and shirt, one piece boho dress, hot pants or skinny jeans with a leather jacket, etc. are interesting choices.
Can we wear dress in monastery?
There is no dress code. Be dressed normally as per Indian customs. Skimpy dresses for women and outrageous dresses for men may not be accepted.
Is mobile allowed in Mantralayam?
No. You are not allowed to carry mobile phones.
Conclusion
Mantralayam is around 600 km from Chennai. It can be reached through the route of Chittoor. It is around 650 km from Mangalore. By road, one can take private buses from Mangalore to Bellary and from Bellary one can get ample number of KSRTC buses to Mantralayam.