This sacred temple stands as a shining testament to the unwavering faith, love, and devotion of the Sacheripete families towards Lord Lakshmi Venkatesha and the revered gurus of the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community.
Sacheripete is a small but spiritually vibrant locality near Mundkooru, home to around 18 GSB families. Known for their deep-rooted bhakti, the residents formed a bhajana mandali that became well-regarded in the region, participating in bhajan saptahs across various temples. While their primary place of worship was the nearby Shri Vithobha Rakhumai temple in Mundkooru, a significant turning point came when Shri Sudheendra Teertha Swamiji of Kashi Math emphasized the importance of local temples and associations to nurture community bonding and uphold dharma.
Heeding this divine call, and in the absence of a dedicated temple space, Shri Sundara Nayak graciously offered his home to install an idol of Shri Lakshmi Venkatesha. This humble yet sacred beginning was marked on Vijayadashami day, 5th October 1990, when the idol was formally consecrated, and the Lakshmi Venkatesha Bhajana Mandali was born. For over a decade, Shri Sundara Nayak performed daily pujas with immense devotion and led the weekly Friday bhajans, keeping the flame of faith alive.
Years of tireless effort by the community bore fruit when the government sanctioned half an acre of land for the construction of a temple. Despite limited resources, the families came together, contributing not just financially but also physically—each offering their time, energy, and skills. Their shared dream materialized when the temple was formally inaugurated on 1st March 2002 by Shri Vidyadhiraja Teertha Swamiji of Gokarna Math. The sanctum houses a beautiful pancha loha (five-metal) idol of Lord Lakshmi Venkatesha, and daily worship is conducted by local families. On special occasions, priests from other temples are invited to perform elaborate rituals.
To support the temple’s maintenance and activities, a sabhamantap was constructed, used both for religious events and for community celebrations—providing a sustainable source of income. For many years, the community relied on the generosity of nearby temples to borrow a palanquin for festive processions. Eventually, Kashi Math gifted them an existing palanquin, which, after careful refurbishment, is now proudly used during utsavas.