Sripada Srivallabha Temple

Sripada Srivallabha Temple (श्रीपाद श्रीवल्लभ मंदिर) is a Divya Desam in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.

Overview

The Sripada Srivallabha Temple at Sripada (formerly known as Srisailam area) enshrines Lord Vishnu as Sripada Srivallabha and is one of the 108 Divya Desams. The temple is associated with the sacred footprint of Vishnu.

History and Legend

According to tradition, Lord Vishnu placed his sacred footprint (sripada) at this site. The temple has ancient origins and was patronized by various South Indian dynasties. The temple is closely linked to the Srisailam pilgrimage region.

Architecture and Features

The temple is built in the Dravidian architectural style with a gopuram entrance. The sanctum houses the deity alongside the sacred footprint. The temple complex includes a sacred tank and several subsidiary shrines.

Modern Status

The temple is an active pilgrimage site and is managed by a religious trust. It is part of the larger Srisailam-Kurnool pilgrimage circuit in Andhra Pradesh.

Verification Notes

• One of the 108 Divya Desams per traditional Vaishnava accounts.
• Audited against Wikipedia (September 2026).