Devuni Kadapa name is derived from Gadapa (Gateway), a Telugu word which means Devuni (God’s) Kadapa (Gateway), God’s Gateway or Doorstep. It is believed that every pilgrim who visits  the Temple of Sri Venkateshwara at Tirumala should visit this Temple on their way to Tirumala only then only it is believed that their visit to Tirumala is complete. The Idol of the Lord Venkateswara has been established by Kripacharya.  Hence the ancient name of Devuni Kadapa is also mentioned in Puranas as “Kripavathi Kshetram.  Devuni Kadapa is also known as "Pata Kadapa/Old Kadapa - Tirumala Toli Gadapa" is a part of Kadapa city and is considered the doorstep of Tirumala, the Holy Abode of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy. In the past, Pilgrims first visited the Devuni Kadapa Temple before going to Tirumala Balaji Temple. Dancing Lord Ganapathi idol is present at Mukha Mandapam of this Temple.  Also, Golden a  Lizard Idol is present on the roof of the Temple, and Devotees touch it with their hands  to get rid of their Doshas. The Temple Architecture is in Vijayanagara Style. This sacred place is said to be visited by the great Telugu poet Kshetrayya, Tallapaka Annamayya and all Shankaracharyas of Advaita Vedanta Mutt. This Temple is also known as Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Temple as it has a West facing 5 tiered Rajagopuram. On entering the Temple there is a Vishnu Paadham or Divine Feet beyond which is a Dwajasthambam, Bali Peedam and a Garudalwar Sannadhi facing the Moolasthanam. In the Sanctum Sanctorum Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Perumal is seen in a standing posture all alone and facing West. A close look beyond the Presiding Deity reveals that there is a rock cut Anjaneya Vigraham behind the Moolavar. This is due to the fact that this Temple was initially a Hanuman Temple only which later changed to Venkateshwara Swamy Temple. Next to the Main Shrine is another Shrine for the  Padmavathy Thaayar who is seen in a seated posture facing the West.  There is a Sub Shrine for Vinayagar and Aandal. This Temple has an exclusive Sorga Vaasal.  Administration of the Devuni Kadapa Temple was taken over by TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams). Hundreds of Muslims visit Devuni Kadapa Temple and offer prayers to Lord Balaji on Ugadi day. They believe that Lord Venkateswara Swamy's Consort Bibi Nancharamma is a Muslim. This tradition of  offering Prayers to Lord Balaji by Muslims has been going on for centuries in Kadapa. They offer Vepapathi to Lord Balaji, which is made of sugarcane and jaggery. Insofar as this Temple is concerned there is virtually no difference beween a Hindu and a Muslim coming and Praying here before the Almighty. 

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Temple Timing: 6 AM to 8 PM This Temple is fully opened during the day.

Distance from Nellore to Kadapa is 176 Kms

Distance from Rajampet to Kadapa is 53 Kms

Distance from Chittoor to Kadapa is 162 Kms

Distance from Kanipakkam to Kadapa is 158 Kms

Distance from Vontimitta to Kadapa is 25 Kms

Distance from Nandyal to Kadapa is 129 Kms

Distance from Mahanandi to Kadapa is 135 Kms

Distance from Vijayawada to Kadapa is 387 Kms

Distance from Ongole to Kadapa is 236 Kms

Distance from Singarayakonda to Kadapa is 204 Kms

Distance from Mangalagiri to Kadapa is 372 Kms

Distance from Kurnool to Kadapa is 205 Kms

Distance from Mantralayam to Kadapa is 288 Kms

Distance from Ballari to Kadapa is 243 Kms

Distance from Tirupati to Kadapa is 142 Kms

Distance from Penchalakona to Kadapa is 132 Kms

Distance from Tumkur to Kadapa is 298 Kms

Distance from Bangalore to Kadapa is 265 Kms

Distance from Chikkaballapur to Kadapa is 216 Kms

Distance from Hosur to Kadapa is 262 Kms

Distance from Krishnagiri to Kadapa is 317 Kms

Distance from Dharmapuri to Kadapa is 317 Kms

Distance from Varatanappalli to Kadapa is 312 Kms

Distance from Pallikonda to Kadapa is 220 Kms

Distance from Thiruvallur or Tiruvallur to Kadapa is 228 Kms

Distance from Narayanavanam to Kadapa is 162 Kms

Distance from Nagalapuram to Kadapa is 187 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Kadapa is 237 Kms

Distance from Kaveripakkam to Kadapa is 228 Kms

Distance from Simhachalam to Kadapa is 740 Kms

Distance from Hyderabad to Kadapa is 420 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Kadapa is 291 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Kadapa R.S.

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