chodavaram vinayaka temple

The vinayaka swami temple located in chodavaram (visaka district) had a glorious histrory of 200 years , since 200 years swami's idol have being offered with nitya dhupa and dheepa aaradanas . The almighty is showering his blessings on the people for a obstacle free life.
As per the history ,our ancestors says there are only two temples that evolved naturally (SWAYAMBHU) in ANDHRA PRADESH , they are
KANIPAKAM in Chitoor District and
VINAYAKA TEMPLE in chodavaram,Visakhapatnam District.
                                                         

As years ago, people decided to establish the vinayaka swami idol in SIVALAYAM , and they decided to move the idol from where it is originally evolved(i.e., Present vinayaka temple) to sivalayam, but in the process of digging for complete idol, they were failed to find out the trunk of the idol as it is eternal .And finally a temple is constructed their itself. As for the faithful information of elders the place where the people ended trails of finding trunk is named as "ENUGU BHODHE" now it is being called as "PATHA CHERUVU". People in and around CHODAVARAM believe that the obstacles are completely vanished, if heart full , faithful and obedient prayers are offered to him.There are Devotees from many of the places in the state who believe that he is a powerful God.
In 1956 ,sri Dr.CHUNDURI VENKANNA PANTHULU garu ,and temple's priest KONDAMANCHILI CHALAPATHI RAO garu had done MAHASAMPROKSHANA and conducted nitya aardans and NAVARATRI utsavs ,From 1975 onwards BALA GANAPATHI SOCIETY was mingled with governing body of temple. The temple development went fast track in their association, many refurbishing activities are done, Keeping the Devotees in view , they brought many facilities for the people (devotees). Complete temple is made beautiful and attractive with the paintings and art works.
In the combined association of
Andhra Pradesh state endowment department ,
Priesthood of kondamanchili's family ascendants
and Governing body of temple .the temple is being well organized, facilitating devotees with all common needs and serving the almighty with more faith.
It is a strong belief of people that the wishes will come true if we heartfully pray the Lord vinayaka Hence he is also called as KARYA SIDDHI VINAYAKA


Palaabhishekam and Pancha Amruthabhishekam :
On Every Wedneswday and Friday in early mornings 6:00 AM TO 8:00AM(For more information CallTemple Pradhana Arachakulu)

Important Festivals at temple :
Ganapathi Navarathri Vustavamulu 9 Days,January 1st,Bhogi panduga tirdhamu,Ugadi(Telugu panduga dinusotham)

Suddha Chavathi and Bhaula Chavathi Days Special Programs :
Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Homam will be done in early hours 8:00AM on those two days