Penjerla Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple near Kothur, Hyderabad

Penjerla Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple near Kothur, Hyderabad.. Penjerla Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple is a prominent and revered temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Penjerla village, Kothur Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. This temple is also referred to as the “Swayambhu” (self-manifested) Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, which enhances its spiritual significance for devotees.​

Location and Accessibility

• The temple is situated close to Hyderabad, specifically in Penjerla village, along the Penjarla Road in Kothur, Ranga Reddy district.​

• Address: 4836+VJG, Penjerla, Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana.​

Temple Highlights

• The presiding deity, Lord Anantha Padmanabha Swamy, is worshipped in his self-manifested (Swayambhu) form.​

• The temple features spacious premises, a serene atmosphere, and adequate parking for visitors.​

• The site and its rituals are cherished by locals and attract devotees from Hyderabad and surrounding areas.​

Temple Timings

On all days (Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays)

Morning Hours: 6 AM to 1 PM

Evening Hours: 3 PM to 7.30 PM

Other Information

• Special poojas and events can occur on Vaikuntha Ekadasi and major Vaishnava festival days.​

• Ample parking and basic temple amenities are available for visitors.​

Devotees seeking more specific pooja details are advised to contact the temple authorities or plan visits during festival days for elaborate rituals.

The Penjerla Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple celebrates several major festivals and conducts special pujas throughout the year, especially during key Vaishnava and temple-specific utsavams.​

Major Festivals

• Brahmotsavam: This is the temple’s grand annual festival, attracting a large devotee base. It features elaborate rituals, music, processions, and alankaram of the presiding deity, typically celebrated with much devotion and community involvement (recent references describe a Brahmotsavam celebration as a major event at the temple).​

• Karthika Masam: The temple observes Karthika Deepotsavam and special Karthika month pujas, with increased lighting, abhishekam, and evening deeparadhana; these events run during Karthika Masam (November).​

• Vaikuntha Ekadashi: As with all Vishnu temples, this festival is celebrated with early morning special pujas, special darshans, and recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama.​

• Ananta Padmanabha Vratham (Anant Chaturdashi): Special pujas and prayers for Lord Anantha are conducted on this day, which falls in September every year.​

Special Pujas and Rituals

• Daily temple routines include abhishekam, alankaram, naivedyam, and deeparadhana at scheduled intervals.​

• On special occasions (such as before or during Brahmotsavam, major Ekadasis, and during Karthika Masam), additional archana, Sahasranamarchana, and group bhajans are organized.​

• Festivals may include annadanam (free meal offerings) and cultural activities.