Attractions

Statue of the sage Raghavendra at the entrance to the temple

Raghvendra Swamy Brindavana: Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan is situated at Mantralayam, a small village in Kurnool district. The Mutt complex is the abode of Raghavendra Swami and is located at the scenic surroundings on the banks of Tungabhadra. Thousands of devotees visit this Samadhi every year to get the blessings of Raghavendra Swamy. 

Raghavendra Swamy attained Samadhi in 1671, and his Samadhi place is known as Brindavan. It is believed that Swamy blesses and helps thousands of devotees through breathtaking miracles. There are many stories about his darshan in dream and hence alleviating the sufferings of his devotees. Swamy is also nicknamed as Kamadhenu and Kalpavruksha as he gives to his devotees whatever they want.

Vedic Pathashala; Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan is situated at Mantralayam, a small village in Kurnool district. The Mutt complex is the abode of Raghavendra Swami and is located at the scenic surroundings on the banks of Tungabhadra. This Mutt complex houses a Vedic Pathshala as well. 

The Vedic Pathshala in Mantralayam is a center of excellence in Vedic Studies. Thousands of Vedic scholars all through India and abroad had their Vedic studies in this great institution. The Pathshala teaches all Vedas, Puranas, Dwaita Philosophy by Madhvacharya and Indian culture and traditions to the Vedic students. A versatile library in this centre is praise worthy.

Lakshmivenkatesvara Temple: Sri Venkateswara Temple, also called Lakshmivenkatesvara temple is located at the heart of the Mantralayam Mutt complex. The temple enshrines a lovely stone idol of Sri Venkateswara. It is believed that the idol was installed by Sri Raghavendra Swamy himself. Sri Raghavendra Swamy was offering worship to this idol everyday. This temple is a prime attraction in the Mutt complex. 

Nearby temple attractions include Manchalmma Temple, located on the left corner of the complex. The temple Goddess Manchalamma is believed to be the presiding deity of the Mantralayam. 

Timing of the temple are 6 am -12 noon and 4.30 pm - 8 pm.

Panchamukhi Anjaneya: Panchamukhi temple is a revered temple located near Mantralayam. The temple is dedicated to lord Anjaneya. It is believed that the temple idol was laid by Guru Rajaru. The temple is located in the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt complex. 

Sri Raghavendra Swami, a popular Madhva Guru who preached Dwaita Philosophy by Madhvacharya, was spent his whole life in Mantralayam. Madhva Philosophy revolves around the concepts of Hari Sarvottama and Vayu Jivottama. Hari stands for the Supreme God Vishnu and Vayu means Wind God Anjaneya or the Jiva. The temple dedicated to Anjaneya is very famous in Mantralayam.