Archaeological Museum Chandragiri
| Place | Tirupati |
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| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1988 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Raja Mahal, Chandragiri Kota Chandragiri, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517101 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Fridays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 for Indian citizens Free for children below 15 years ₹250 for Foreigners (as per standard ASI |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1988, this museum is housed within the historic Raja Mahal of the Chandragiri Fort. It serves as a key repository for antiquities recovered from the fort and surrounding regions like Yaganti and Gandikota. The museum showcases the cultural and artistic zenith of the Vijayanagara Empire.
General Collections
The collection includes stone and metal sculptures from Shaivite, Vaishnavite, and Jain traditions. It also features ancient coins, weapons, historical documents, pottery, and architectural models of temples and fortifications from the 11th to 17th centuries.
Unique Historical Collections
Notable for its Pancha Loha (five-metal) bronze gallery featuring Chola and Vijayanagara icons. It also houses life-sized metal and stone replicas of Vijayanagara rulers, including Emperor Krishnadevaraya and his consorts.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/PyH1lBDkTzM?si=NoSJQjexmdEG1TFD |
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| Video Courtesy | ASI GOI |
| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
| Notes | The museum is uniquely situated in an Indo-Saracenic palace (Raja Mahal) built without timber, using only stone, brick, and lime mortar. It is a major educational hub for regional South Indian history near Tirupati. |
| Artifacts | Sculpture of Karthikeya (seated on a peacock), Vishnu in Lalitasana, Soma Skanda, Kala Bhairava, and the Navagraha collection from Yaganti. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 0877-2271242 (ASI Amaravati Circle reference) |
| Email ID | museumchandragiri.asi@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
