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Sri Sorakayala Swamy Temple - श्री सोराकायला स्वामी मंदिर

Sri Sorakayala Swamy Temple () - Nager St Narayanavanam Andhra Pradesh

Key Highlights
◉ Devotees offer and tie bottle gourds in the temple as a symbol of faith and wish fulfillment.
◉ The temple is the Jeeva Samadhi of Sri Sorakayala Swamy.
◉ A holy fire called Dhuni has been burning continuously since the saint’s time.

Sri Sorakayala Swamy Temple is a famous spiritual shrine located in Narayanavanam, near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Sri Sorakayala Swamy, an Avadhuta saint believed to possess divine healing powers and spiritual energy. \"Sorakaya\" in Telugu means bottle gourd.

History and Architecture of Sri Sorakayala Swamy Temple
The temple is famous for its eternal fire (dhuni). Devotees believe that the vibhuti (holy ash) distributed as prasadam possesses miraculous healing properties for physical and mental ailments. The temple houses the Jeeva Samadhi of Sri Sorakayala Swamy. The temple is located opposite the Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

Sri Sorakayala Swamy was known to always carry a bottle gourd with him and would dispense medicines, turmeric, and herbs to cure the illnesses of local devotees. Devotees offer bottle gourds (Sorakaya in Telugu) at the temple.

On August 9, 1902, the saint entered Jeeva Samadhi (a state of living samadhi) at the site. A shrine was built over his resting place.

Devotees visit seeking relief from:
❀ negative energy
❀ mental stress
❀ black magic effects
❀ health and life problems

Sri Soorakayala Swamy Temple Darshan Timings
Sri Soorakayala Swamy Temple is open throughout the week, and darshan timings are from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Major Festivals at Sri Soorakayala Swamy Temple
The Aaradhana Guru Pooja Festival is the main festival at Sri Soorakayala Swamy Temple, celebrated on Garuda Panchami.

How to Reach Sri Soorakayala Swamy Temple
Sri Soorakayala Swamy Temple is located in Narayanavanam, near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is easily accessible by road and local transportation. The temple is approximately 38 kilometers from Tirupati, and about 5 kilometers from Puttur Railway Station. Tirupati International Airport is the nearest airport.