Appanapalli Bala Balaji Temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.The deity is believed to be self-manifested here.
Shrine’s History
Vakulamatha wants to the see Lord as a child, on request of his mother Lord self-manifested here. Here is the story, Molleti Rama Swamy a coconut vendor, son of Molleti Munaiah and Mangamma, is an ardent devotees of Lord Venkateswara. He used to visit Tirupati regularly, once Lord in the form of a child appeared in the dreams of the devotee and told him that he will manifest in his village. One day Rama Swamy noticed Lord Balaji Idol in the weighing pan, he named the Idol as Bala Balaji and installed the Idol.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The direct bus is available from Rajahmundry and Palakollu
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Palakollu which is 35 km away
By Air
The nearest domestic airport is at Rajahmundry which is 84 km away
Shrine Timings
6:30 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Throughout the year, festivals like: Kalyana Mahotsavams from Jyeshtha Suddha Dashami to Jyeshtha Chaturdashi, Mukkoti Ekadashi, Uttaradwara Darshanam, Laksha Kumkuma Puja (on Vijayadashami) to Padmavathi Devi, Shami Puja, Laksha Tulasi Puja to Swamy on Karthika Suddha Ekadashi, Laksha Chamanthi Puja to Andal Devi here are performed and celebrated with much gaiety and devotion. The annual Brahmotsavam of His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Srimanarayana China Jeeyar Swamy varu is celebrated with intense devotion from Jyesta Sudda Dasami to Jyesta Sudda Chaturdasi during which devotional discourses and pouranic programmes are held.