History
Apart from Dhruva Bera, the idol of Ugra Srinivasa is the oldest idol in the temple. The date when the idol was consecrated is unknown though records indicate that the idol existed much before the Bhoga Srinivasa was presented in the 10th century A.D. Records show that the idol was used as utsava murti till the 14th century when Malayappa swami was found and used as utsava murti.
The name Venkatatturaivar means 'resident Godhead of Venkatam' in Tamil language.
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