pūjyāya rāghavendrāya satyadharmaratāya ca bhajatāṃ kalpavṛkṣāya namatāṃ kāmadhenave

1. Matha/Temple Timings

Darshan Timings

Matha or Temple opens 6 AM daily. Darshan is available in two sessions: morning and evening. Morning from 6 AM to 2 PM and in the evening from 4 PM to 8:30 PM. closing time is 8:30 PM every day.
  • Morning Darshan: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Evening Darshan: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

2. Stay Details

Accommodation Options

  • SRS Matha Rooms
    online booking is available, 250 rooms are made available online about 28-30 days in advance,
    Note there are restrictions like only 2 days can be booked using a single ID, also they do not extend the stay for online bookings. Expect hiccups during extension.
    There is strict check out policy, deposit will not be refunded if check out is delayed.
  • Private rooms: Book through online stay booking portals like GoIbibo, Make my trip etc
It is recommended to book accommodation in private hotels when visting for mutiple days specially during peak season.

3. Seva Details

Complete seva list with fee, sankalpa time, period, and notes.
Refer to Dress code section for seva dress code details.

Seva Name Seva Fee (Rs) Sankalpa Time Period Notes
ARCHANA SAHITA HASTODAKA10007:30 AMMorning-
PANCHAMRUTHAM10007:30 AMMorning-
KSHEERABHISHEKAM10007:30 AMMorning-
PHALA PANCHAMRUTHA20007:30 AMMorning-
SARVA SEVA30007:30 AMMorning-
TAILA NANDA DEEPAM (1 MONTH)30007:30 AMMorning-
UTSAVARAYARA PADAPOOJA30007:30 AMMorning-
MAHA POOJA50007:30 AMMorning-
UNJAL SEVA50006:45 PMEvening
GRUTA NANDA DEEPAM (1MONTH)50007:30 AMMorning-
GOPOOJA50007:30 AMMorning-
POORNA SEVA80007:30 AMMorning-
GO-GRAASA SEVA100007:30 AMMorning-
KANAKA MAHA POOJA125007:30 AMMorning-
RATHOSAVAM200006:45 PMEveningYou have to be present in the morning for sankalpa at 7.30AM. Rathotsava around 7pm in prakara.
RAJATHA GAJAVAHANA SEVA600006:45 PMEveningYou also have to be present in the morning for sankalpa at 7.30AM. Rathotsava around 7pm in prakara
SUVARNA RATHOTSAVAM800006:45 PMEveningYou also have to be present in the morning for sankalpa at 7.30AM. Rathotsava around 7pm in prakara
GODAANA1100007:30 AMMorning-
BANGARU PALLAKI SEVA1200007:30 AMMorning-
NAVARATHNA RATHOVASAM1500006:45 PMEveningYou also have to be present in the morning for sankalpa at 7.30AM. Rathotsava around 7pm in prakara
VASTRA SAMARPANA SEVA RAYARA BRINDAVANA3500007:30 AMMorning-
VASTRA SAMARPANA SEVA ALL BRINDAVANAM7500007:30 AMMorning-
DINAIKA SAMPOORNA SEVA12500007:30 AMMorning-
DINAIKA SAMPOORNA ANNADANA SEVA20000007:30 AMMorning-

4. Dress Code

5. Special Darshan

Seva fee(listed above) or Annadana fee both online and offline reciepts can be used for special darshan. Darshan types are categorized based on contribution amount, with different benefits and access levels. Below is a summary of darshan types based on contribution categories.

Note:

General Darshan

Cost: Free / Standard Queue

Best during: Off season

Special Entry (<1000)

Cost: Below 1000 INR

Best for: Faster access

Premium Darshan (1000+)

Cost: 1000 INR and above

Best for: Priority entry + Nearest to Rayara Brindavana

6. How to Reach

By Road

Many state transport and private buses run from Bengaluru daily.
Hyderabad to Raichur has good connectivity, Mantralaya is about 45 KMs from Raichur and has frequent bus service.

By Rail

Manthralayam Rd Station is nearest railway station to Mantralaya, it is about 16 KMs from Mantralaya.
Cabs and autos are available outside the station. They charge about Rs 400 for a cab and Rs 50 per person for auto.

By Air

Nearest airport is Hyderabad about 290 KM from Mantralaya.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

What are darshan timings?

Darshan timings are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Is traditional dress mandatory?

Traditional dress is mandatory for seva. For darshan, men may wear pants but shirt/vest should be removed.

Can I use online seva receipt for darshan?

Yes. Online and offline seva or annadana receipts can be used for special darshan as applicable.