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Amaravathi Temple
On the southern bank of the River Krishna in Guntur district lies the modern day town of Amaravati. The capital of the later Satavahanas, it was known as Dhanyakataka and was an important junction with trade routes branching out in all directions. And along these trade routes were spread Buddhism and Buddhist influence. Thus one has a string of Buddhist sites today all along the coast, northwards and southwards from Amaravati. The vibrant ports in the east were utilised to launch Buddhism overseas Burma and Sri Lanka were brought into the Buddhist fold. Today Amaravati contains a huge stupa covered with marble sculpture. The imposing structure is 38 metres high and has a number of carvings portraying the life of Buddha. Amaravati was considered the most sacred pilgrim centre of Buddhists in India. The town is just 60 kms from Vijayawada and about 35 kms from the district headquarters city of Guntur. Though there is accommodation available at Amaravati in the form of a tourist complex and government traveller's bungalows, tourists prefer hotel accommodation at Vijayawada or Guntur.
Anupa Temple
While the Nagarjunasagar dam was being constructed, excavations revealed ruins of an ancient Buddhist university. As the reservoir would submerge the ruins, the entire site was shifted and reconstructed 4 kms away at Anupu near Nagarjunasagar.
Bavikonda Temple
Most parts of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh were part of the ancient Kalinga kingdom. At Bavikonda near Visakhapatnam, an extensive Buddhist settlement was unearthed. The name Bavikonda means hill of the wells. This would be because the settlement has its own drinking water wells. There are several stupas and a big congregation hall. The site is approachable from the port city of Visakhapatnam.
Battiprolu Temple
Located near the Krishna River of Guntur district, Bhattiprolu has what is considered to be the most ancient stupa. The ancient name of this settlement was Prathipalapura and the pre-Mauryan Stupa contained a Buddhist relic. The crystal casket in which the relic was secured is at present worshipped at the Mahabodhi Society temple at Kolkata. The Maha Chaitya built to enshrine the relic at Prathipalapura is over 40 metres in diameter. Bhattiprolu is about 40 kms from Guntur and can be reached by road or even rail on the Repalle line. State transport buses ply frequently from Guntur.
Chandavaram Temple
In the neighbouring Prakasam district lies Chandavaram, on the bank of the Gundlakamma Rivulet. The stupa here is unique and in that it is double-terraced and located atop of a hillock and could be considered the highest in elevation, next comes the Dharmarajak stupa at Taxila. The village is about 150 km from Vijayawada and approachable by road.
Thotlakonda Temple
In the same district of Visakhapatnam, 16 kms along the picturesque Vizag-Bhimili road lies Thotlakonda, where a number of stupas, viharas and chaityas belonging to the Hinayana school were found. A unique discovery providing evidence of maritime trade during that period was Satavahana coins bearing on the obverse of a ship with two masts, anchored to the shore. The site can be approached via the road running along the coastline between Visakhapatnam city and Bheemunipatnam (Bhimili), the second oldest municipality in the country.
Tourist Information of Zarasangam
Where is Zarasangam Sri kathakisangameshwara swamy Temple
Zarasangam Sangameshwara Swamy Temple: Located 26 km from Medak.
How to Reach Zarasangam Sri kathakisangameshwara swamy Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad
History of Zarasangam Sri kathakisangameshwara swamy Temple
this temple is supposed to be the place where the trinity of the Hindu Pantheon Brahma, Vishnu & Maheshwara united and hence it is called Sangameshwaram. Ketaki flower is considered a very auspicious offering to Lord Sangameshwara. Also known as Sapta Nandi Sangam, this is the sacred confluence of the Bhavanasi and Krishna Rivers. This scenic spot has a temple with a wooden Lingam. Thousands of pilgrims congregate here on Mahasivaratri day. In olden days ,a apsara named kruta told wrong evidence for that lord shiva angrily punished her.after that she was born as a tree with so many flowers to it.she was worshiped with ketaki and she will be borned on the earth then she get moksham if she worshiped with ketaki flowers. After completing viswashruti program ,bhrama was finding the place to medidate he worshiped lord paramashiva present near ketaki tree and he appeared . for his meditation lord shiva excepted his desire and told that I will accept all the puja’s life long here only told to brahma. From that time maheshwara was in the shape of arrow idol lingam,from that time he was worshiped by ketaki. Here lord shiva as called as ketaki Sangameshwara because brahma had darshan of lord shiva and ketaki worshipped. In krutayugam,king sri krupandra bupaludu was suffering from skin disease.he worshipped every god in every where.but no use.one day ketaki went to forest for hunting in the mean while he was feeling thusty ,he was searching for water he found a pond.he draink the water and went home.by drinking that water he was cured from disease suffering of it.
Places to be seen in Zarasangam
Ketaki flower is considered a very auspicious offering to Lord Sangameshwara. Also known as Sapta Nandi Sangam, this is the sacred confluence of the Bhavanasi and Krishna Rivers. This scenic spot has a temple with a wooden Lingam.
Importance of Zarasangam Sri kathakisangameshwara swamy
In shravana masam and karthika masam every Monday,on amavasya day pilgrims come here to worship god and offer puja’s.for parvathi devi kukum archana is conducted.
Tourist Information of Edupayala durgamma
Where is Edupayala durgamma Temple
It is in Medak District,and 140km from Nizamabad.
How to Reach Edupayala durgamma Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad,Kamareddy
By Train:----
History of Edupayala durgamma Temple
Here this river of seven rivulets meet at apoint.from top of this river there is a way to the temple in the den there is durgamma idol.that’s the reason it known as Edupayala durgamma. With hundreds of devotees pitching up their makeshift tents around the Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani temple here the stage is set for a three day festivity known as Edupayala Jatara in the Telangana and bordering Karnataka regions. The festival begins on the day of Sivaratri and is followed by Bandi Utsavam on Monday where hundreds of decorated bullock carts from 32 villages go around the temple and concludes on Tuesday with the Rathotsavam. It is estimated that more than 5 lakh people would visit the temple during these three days. According to the legend Nagsanpalli is the place where King Janamejeya offered the "Sarpayagam" to finish of the race of snakes. However, the snakes invoked the spirit of Ganga to flush the Sar payagam. It is believed that Ganga arrived here and split into seven rivulets touching the feet of Goddess Bhavani giving the name of Edupayala. The seven rivulets -- Vasishta, Jamadagni, Viswamitra, Goutami, Bharadwaja, Atreya and Kasyapasa -- begin their journey from the Ghanpur project and meet again just behind the sanctum sanctorum. With fairly good rainfall this year, 0.3 TMC of Manjira water has been released to Ghanpur project so that the pilgrims take their customary bath in the rivulets in front of the temple. Fifty professional divers have been kept ready to help the devotees taking bath in the rapids. The road abutting the Ghanpur project has been improved with barricades on both the sides.
Places to be seen in Edupayala
This is present in the middle of the forest.pilgrims firstly do bathe in the river and then go to worship the god.this is one memorable moment. With hundreds of devotees pitching up their makeshift tents around the Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani temple here the stage is set for a three day festivity known as Edupayala Jatara in the Telangana and bordering Karnataka regions.
Importance of Edupayala durgamma
This temple is present where 7 rivers meet at a point.
Tourist Information of Warangal
Where is Warangal 1000 pillars Temple
Warangal is 145 km northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad. Warangal is the administrative seat of Warangal District. It is the fourth largest city in Andhra Pradesh with a population of nearly 656,298 in the year 2009.
How to Reach Warangal 1000 pillars Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad,Karimnagar
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad
History of Warangal 1000 pillars Temple
Warangal was the capital of a Hindu Shaivaite kingdom[citation needed] ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty from the 12th to the 14th centuries.The old name of this newly formed city is Orugallu. 'Oru' means one and 'Kallu' means stone. The entire city was carved in a single rock, hence the name Orukallu meaning 'one rock'. The city was also called Ekasila nagaram. The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to Shiva, and the Ramappa temple situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by the famous traveller Marco Polo. Famous or well-known rulers included Ganapathi Deva, Prathapa Rudra, and Rani (queen) Rudramma Devi. After the defeat of PratapaRudra, the Musunuri Nayaks united seventy two Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from Delhi sultanate and ruled for fifty years. Jealousy and mutual rivalry between Nayaks ultimately led to the downfall of Hindus in 1370 A.D. and success of Bahmanis. Bahmani Sultanate later broke up into several smaller sultanates, of which the Golconda sultanate ruled Warangal. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered Golconda in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of Hyderabad in 1724 which included the Telangana region and some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an Indian state. In 1956 Hyderabad was partitioned as part of the States Reorganization Act, and Telangana, the Telugu-speaking region of Hyderabad state which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh.The Orugallu Fort and Veyyi Stambhala Gudi (Thousand Pillar Temple) have history, architecture and sculpture and are probably among the best of Indian temples. Kakatiya dynasty, that ruled Andhr a region from 750 AD – 1325 AD – for 575 years, still lives in the ruins of the fort and almost intact temple. You can get a first hand of the dynasty’s taste for sculpture in Veyyi Stambhala Gudi or 1000 Pillar Temple. It has a catchy and apt name. Are there thousand pillars? Yes there are – of many varieties and sizes; some of them are even part of others! The pillars that support the central ‘Natya Mandapam’ (dance floor) are large and made of multiple blocks of stone.The other catch is psychological. When you hear“Veyyi Stambalu” (thousand pillars) you imagine a farm of pillars. For my expectation, the temple was much smaller. More so because a mandapam (see left of the picture below), that contributes 400 of 1000 pillars, was dismantled by the Archeological Survey of India for reconstruction. Unlike pillars in other temples of India, pillars of the main temple, are tightly knit and form its walls and so don’t seem like there are 600 of them.The temple is star shaped with tree shrines devoted to Rudradeva (Shiva), Vishnu, and Surya (Sun). Interestingly, the third deity is not Brahma who is part of the Trinity of God [as in the Trinity (which consists of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) in Suchindrum] because the Kakatiyas worshipped Lord Shiva and Lord Surya and not so much Brahma. On the fourth side is Shiva’s vehicle, Nandi or Bull.Unlike most temples in India that face east, 1000 pillar temple faces south. Because, the Kakatiyas, worshipers of Lord Shiva, wanted early morning sun rays to fall directly on Shiva Lingam. So, of the three shrines, Shiva’s shrine faces east and other shrines face south and west. On the fourth side is Nandi. Adding to the uniqueness, the Nandi in 1000 pillar temple looks east, unlike most Nandis in Indian temples that look west.
Places to be seen in Warangal
This temple is one of the finest examples of Kakatiya architecture and a testimony to the Vishwakarma Brahmin's excellence in sculpture. Built by Rudra Deva built in 1163 in the style of Chalukyan temple art, it is star shaped and triple shrined. Recently, when the archeological department was conducting excavations, they found a water well below the kalyanamandapam, which leads to the conclusion that the foundation of this wonderful structure was built on water!
Importance of Warangal 1000 pillars Temple
Unlike pillars in other temples of India, pillars of the main temple, are tightly knit and form its walls and so don’t seem like there are 600 of them.The temple is star shaped with tree shrines devoted to Rudradeva (Shiva), Vishnu, and Surya (Sun). Interestingly, the third deity is not Brahma who is part of the Trinity of God [as in the Trinity (which consists of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) in Suchindrum] because the Kakatiyas worshipped Lord Shiva and Lord Surya and not so much Brahma. On the fourth side is Shiva’s vehicle, Nandi or Bull.Unlike most temples in India that face east, 1000 pillar temple faces south. Because, the Kakatiyas, worshipers of Lord Shiva, wanted early morning sun rays to fall directly on Shiva Lingam. So, of the three shrines, Shiva’s shrine faces east and other shrines face south and west. On the fourth side is Nandi. Adding to the uniqueness, the Nandi in 1000 pillar temple looks east, unlike most Nandis in Indian temples that look west.
Tourist Information of Vemulawada
Where is Vemulawada Temple
In andhra pradesh,there is karimnagar district.Vemulawada, located 150 km from Hyderabad is known for Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple. It is one of the very few temples devoted to Lord Siva.
How to Reach Vemulawada Temple
By Road:Busses from Kamareddy,Hyderabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad upto Kamareddy.
From hyderabad away of 100km distance there is a place kamareddy from there for every 30minutes there is bus facility.from here it 115 km away.
History of Vemulawada Temple
Lord shiva named as Raja Rajeshwara Swamy in this place.from pandava’s second person bhima had installed lord shiva statue here.this is well knowned as bhimeshwara temple.the poet bhimana is belonged to Vemulawada. Popularly known as Dakshana Kashi (Benaras of South India) the temple attracts lakhs of devotees from all over the country. The Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple is a fine example of communal harmony where both Hindus and Muslims offer obeisance to Lord Siva and Allah. The temple at Vemulawada is next only to Tirupati in terms of its revenues. The temple contributes Rs. 8 lakhs anually to the gram Panchayat for developmental activities in the pilgrim town. Special arrangements are made for the pilgrims during the festival. Several cultural and social activities are also organised by the authorities.. Besides, the temple also offers donations for other small temples. On the Sivaratri day, a record three to four lakh pilgrims throng the sacred temple at Vemulawada. Special poojas and darshans are held to mark the festivity. Mahalingarchana is performed by about hundred archakas. At midnight Ekadasa Rudrabhishekham is performed to the deity. The temple is brightly illuminated in the night, presenting an aesthetic look.
Places to be seen in Vemulawada
Along with Main temple Raja Rajeshwara Swamy , hanuman temple,ramalayam,adishashuvuu slept on vishnu temple are places to be seen.here beside the main temple there is also dargha.this denotes relationship between hindus and muslims.here bhimeshwar temple leads to beauty,peacefull ness. Free boarding and lodging is provided to the students.
Importance of Vemulawada Temple
At midnight Ekadasa Rudrabhishekham is performed to the deity.
Tourist Information of Thotapally
Where is Thotapally Temple
In vijayanagaram district it is about 8km from parvathi puram.on the way to srikakulam there is a village thotapally.it is known as small tirupati.
How to Reach Thotapally Temple
By Road:Busses from hyderabad upto srikakulam
By Train:Trains from hyderabad upto srikakulam
History of Thotapally Temple
Approxiamatly ,some years ago near this village at one place so many lorries,buses etc vechiles met with an accidents.but people in the vechiles are safe.to the old man living in that village in his dream lord venkateshwara told that in that place where accidents are occuring there dig it.then that old man told to dig the place to the people.and venkateshwara idol was found there.when it was taking out somes parts of the idol was broken and it not possible to install the idol.the people in the thotapally and surrounding villages builted the temple in that place.pilgrims bought idol of venkateshwara,padmavathi from thirupati and they installed in separate separate temples.
Places to be seen in Thotapally
The temple is sourended with beautiful trees.
Importance of Thotapally Temple
Here every year,from mahashudda ekadashi till pournami , sri venkateshwara swamy kalyana festivals will be conducted grandly.
Tourist Information of Sarangapur
Where is Sarangapur Temple
in andhra pradesh in nizamabad district it is present.from hyderabad it is about from 168km distance approxiamatly.from nizamabad it away from 3km distance.
How to Reach Sarangapur Temple
By Road:Busses from Nizamabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad upto Nizamabad
History of Sarangapur Temple
there is a large Hanuman Temple at Sarangapur, considered a holy shrine in the district. The saint Samartha Ramadas, the Guru of Chatrapati Shivaji had laid the foundation for the temple about 452 years ago.
Places to be seen in Sarangapur
Along with Hanuman Temple at Sarangapur,the places on the way is alisagar,ashok sagar to be seen.Boating facility is there. place attracts a considerable number of pilgrims every day.
Importance of Sarangapur Temple
there is a large Hanuman Temple at Sarangapur, considered a holy shrine in the district. The saint Samartha Ramadas, the Guru of Chatrapati Shivaji had laid the foundation for the temple about 452 years ago. With easy accessibility, and availability of electricity, protected water supply, dharmasala, garden, children's park etc., the place attracts a considera¬ble number of pilgrims every day. The hanuman idol here is very large in size.
Tourist Information of Jaganath Temple
Where is Jaganath Temple
Puri, on the east coast of India, in the state of Orissa is a hoary pilgrimage center, enshrining Jagannath, in a colossal temple.
How to Reach Jaganath Temple
Puri is well connected by rail and road with Calcutta and with Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneshwar, Konarak and Puri constitute the Golden triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists.
History of Jaganath Temple
The temple was originally built by the Kalinga ruler Anantavarman Chodaganga (1078 - 1148 CE). Much of the present structure was built by King Ananga Bhima Deva in the year 1174 CE. It took 14 years to complete and was consecrated in 1198 CE. It is believed that the image of Jagannath was buried thrice in the Chilka lake for protection from invaders. Puri represents one of the four peethas established by Sankaracharya, the other four being Sringeri in south India, Dwarka in Saurashtra, and Badrinath in the Himalayas. Ramananda of the 14th century - a follower of the Sri Vaishnava religious leader Ramanuja, is also associated with this temple. Chaitanya of the 15th - 16th centuries popularized the worship of Jagannath.
Places to be seen in Jaganath
Festivals celebrated here:-
Elaborate worship services are carried out throughout the day here. There are as many as 24 festivals each year, the most important one of them being the Rath Yatra or the Chariot festival in the month June - July. The spectacular chariot festival involves the procession of three colossal chariots bearing the images of Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra through the streets of Puri. Jagannath's chariot is a 35 feet square, rising to a height of 45 feet, with 16 wheels, 7 feet in diameter. More than 4000 people drag the chariot. Hundreds of thousands gather from all over the country to witness this festival. The chariot is dragged to the deity's summer abode where the deities are worshipped for a week, and then a re-enactment of the chariot festival, where they are brought back in procession happens. New chariots are made each year.
Importance of Jaganath Temple
Puri is the forerunner of the Jagannath cult in Orissa, which saw the flowering of several temples dedicated to Jagannath all over the state. Puri is an ancient shrine, enshrining Krishna - Jagannath in the form of a wooden image. Also enshrined are wooden images of Balabhadra (Balarama) and Subhadra brother and sister of Krishna respectively. Interestingly, the Rig Veda refers to Purushottama in the form of a wooden image, prepared from a log of wood floating on the ocean. Puri is also referred to in the Bhrama purana. Orissa has Konark as the Surya Kshetra, Puri as the Vishnu kshetra, Bhubaneshwar as the Hara Kshetra and Jaipur as the Parvati Kshetra Legend has it that the original image of Jagannath was found at the foot of a fig tree, in the form of an Indranila or the Blue Jewel. Its blinding brightness, prompted Dharma to request it to be hidden in the earth. King Indradyumna, of Malwa intending to discover this image, performed severe penances, and was instructed by Vishnu to go to the Puri seashore, and look for a floating log, and fashion an image from its trunk. The King did discover the log of wood. Vishnu and Vishwakarma appeared in the form of artistes and prepared images of Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra from the tree. Interestingly, the wooden images being worshipped are renewed during special occasions. New images have been installed in 1863, 1893, 1931, 1950, 1969 and 1977. Puri was a center of Buddhist worship, before it became a center of Vaishnavism again. The Rath Yatra at Puri has its parallel with the chariot procession of the Buddha's tooth at Dantapuri. Puri is located on the gentle slope of the Nila hill, adjacent to the sea. A sacred banyan tree is revered as a manifestation of Vishnu, the ocean - Balarama and a pool- the king Indradyumna. Pilgrims are required to offere worship first at a Shiva temple, and then at the banyan tree and then at the shrine to Balarama before proceding to worship Jagannath. Subhadra is to be worshipped next.
Tourist Information of Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy
Where is Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy Temple
Dharmapuri is located in Karimnagar District.130km from Jagitayal.
How to Reach Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad,Karimnagar,Jagityal
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad to Kamareddy.From kamareddy-Jagityal-dharmapuri by bus.
History of Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy Temple
Wherever the river Godavari flows towards south side and Lord Narasimha consecrated, there success and wealth will settle well hundred times than Kashi (Benarus / Varanasi). After destroying the demon king Hiranyakashapa, Lord Narasimha performed a penance in Yoga Mudra (meditation posture) at this place. Later on a king called DharmaVarma built temple for the Lord. We can see Lord Narasimha Swamy’s Yoga Mudra manifestation (Yoga Narasimha) and Ugra Narasimha (Ferocious Narasimha).
Places to be seen in Dharmapuri
Firstly south ganga do the bathe and then go to worship the lord laxmi narasimhaswamy main temple.
Importance of Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy
Dharmapuri is the ancient pilgrimage where Lord Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy is consecrated with his consort Goddess Lakshmi.In this temple, Lord Narasimha incarnated in Yoga Mudra (posture of meditation). During the celebrations of Bramhotsavalu, the Lord’s Utsav Vigraha (procession idol) is taken to procession with carious forms on various vehicles.
Tourist Information of Madhavanagar
Where is Madhavanagar Temple
From nizamabad it away from 5km. From kamareddy to nizamabad root Madhavanagar comes after Railway gate.
How to Reach Madhavanagar Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad
History of Madhavanagar Temple
So many years ago one marvaadi going in the car, in this place car was repaired .in this place he had slept under the tree. Then Sri Sai came into his dreams and told built the temple of me here. On his hands it was build this is only Madhavanagar sai temple.
Places to be seen in Madhavanagar
Clean and peaceful sai temple, dunni, Samadhi mandir are present here. A big god Shiva’s idol, navagraha temple also here. Here people celebrate every good functions and it is possible to celebrate. And also it is the place to visit for holiday also.
Importance of Madhavanagar Temple
To fulfill our desires by sai baba this mandir is every famous temple. Every Thursday it is color full with devotes and puja.
Tourist Information of Konda gattu
Where is Konda gattu Temple
In andhra pradesh it is in karimnagar district.from nizamabad 115km away.from hyderabad it is approxiamatly 160km away. About 35Kms from Karimnagar is this breathtaking temple of Lord Anjaneya Swamy
How to Reach Konda gattu Temple
By Road:Busses from Karimnagar,Hanmakonda,Warangal
By Train:Trains from -----
History of Konda gattu Temple
This is the temple of Lord Hanuman/Anjaneyulu .According to the folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd some 300 years ago. The present day temple has been built 160 years ago by Krishna Rao Deshmukh.
Places to be seen in Konda gattu
Apart from the temple, the fort of Kondalaraya & Bojjapotana caves are worth seeing at Kondagattu.Along with the main temple ,surrounding trees in the forest,beauty of the nature.
Importance of Konda gattu Temple
Situated amidst hills, valleys & water springs Kondagattu is blessed by nature and very scenic. According to the folklore, the temple was constructed by a cowherd some 300 years ago. The present day temple has been built 160 years ago by Krishna Rao Deshmukh. It is believed that if a women offers puja for 40 days at this temple then she will be blessed with a child.Apart from the temple, the fort of Kondalaraya & Bojjapotana caves are worth seeing at Kondagattu.
Where is Dwaraka tirumala Temple
It was near Eluru,Head quarters of East Godavari District.It is 42km from Eluru,and 15km from Bhimadole Junction.
How to Reach Dwaraka tirumala Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad to Vijayawada-Rajamundry Highway
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad to Vijayawada-Vishakapatnam line.
History of Dwaraka tirumala Temple
Dwaraka Tirumala is a famous temple from the ancient times. According to some Puranas, the temple is popular even in Kruta yuga and is still attracting the devotees. According to Brahma Purana, Aja Maharaja, the Grand father of Lord Sri Rama also worshiped Lord Venkateswara for his marriage. On his way to the ‘Swayamvaram’ of Indumati, he passed by the temple. He did not offer prayers in the temple. The bride Indumati garlanded him, but he had to face a battle with the kings who came to the Swayamvaram. He realized that the battle was thrust on him for ignoring the temple on the way. After realizing this, Aja Maharaja prayed to the Lord Venkateswara. Suddenly the kings stopped the battle. It is a great wonder to see two main idols under one Vimana Sikharam. One idol is a full and complete statue. The other is a half statue of the upper portion of the form of the Lord. The upper potion of the form is a self-manifested idol located by Sage "Dwaraka". The saints of the yore felt the prayers to the Lord are not complete without worshipping His holy feet. So, the saints joined together and installed a full statue behind the self-manifested idol, to worship the feet of the Lord according to Vaikhanasa Agamam. It is believed that the prayers to the smaller statue of the Lord will lead to Moksha, and the big form stands for Dharma, Artha and Kama. The Tiru kalyanotsavam is celebrated twice a year. One for the self manifested idol in the month of “Vaisakha” and the other for the installed idol in the month of “Aswayuja”. MAGNIFICIENCE OF THE SANCTUM SANCTORUM: On entering the sanctum sanctorum, one feels a most inspiring and enchanting experience. The presiding mythological deity Lord Venkateswara is visible upto the Bust size and the lower portion is imagined to be in the earth. The holy feet are said to be offered to Bali Chakravarthi in “Patala” for his daily worship. The full size idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara standing at the back of the main idol is said to have been installed by the great social reformer Srimad Ramanuja of the 11 th century. The idols of Padmavathi and Nanchari are installed in the Arthamandapa facing east. This is a full equipped shrine to be a Divyasthala. COMBINATION OF SIVA AND VISHNU ON ADISESHA: The most peculiar aspect here is that the hill appearing to be a serpant in form, even to the naked eye, confirms the mythological version that Anantha, the serpant king has taken up this terrestial form of serpant hill and is carrying God Mallikarjuna on the hood and Lord Venkateswara on the tail, thus creating a happy and harmonious compromise of Vaishnavism and Saivism at a single place. RENOVATION AND ORIGIN OF THE PRESENT STRUCTURE: The magnificent monuments like, Vimana, Mantapa, Gopura, Prakara etc., stand to the credit of Dharma Appa Raoa recent ruler (1762 – 1827) and the golden ornaments and silver vahanas stand to the credit of the generous queen Rani Chinnamma Rao of Mylavaram, Krishna Dist. (1877 – 1902). These things immortalize the glory of the shrine. The main temple is a masterpiece of South Indian Architecture with its five-storied main Rajagopuram facing the south and three other gopurams on the other three sides. The Vimana is in the Nagara style and old Mukhamantapa is extended to a great extent to suit the present day needs. There are several temples of Alwars attached to the Prakara on all sides. The whole spacious compound has been paved with stone and flower trees are grown in an order as if to feast the eye of the pilgrims.
Places to be seen in Dwaraka
Sri Swamyvari Temple ? Anjaneya Swamyvari and Sri Garuda Swamivari Temples ? Sage ‘Dwaraka’ Statue ? Alwar Temples ? Deeparadhana Temple ? Four corner Mandapams ? Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya Statue ? Daily poojas/sevas: ? Astottara Satanamarchana: This Pooja is celebrated at Utsava Murtulu.This Pooja is celebrated everyday from 9 A.M to 12 Noon. ? Kumkuma Puja: This Pooja is celebrated at Sri Ammavarlu. The Pooja is celebrated everyday. ? Gopuja The following Major Festivals are being performed in the temple: • Giripradakshina (January) • Swamy Vari Vysakha Kalyanam. (April-May) • Pavithrotsavams. (September) • Swamy Vari Aswayuja Kalyanam (September-October) • Teppotsavam. (November) Daily Festivals: Prabhutsotsavam Weekly Festivals: Snapana Yearly Festivals: A) Giri Pradakshina (Kanuma) (Pushya Masam) B) Vykunta Ekadasi (Vuttara Dwara Darsanam) (January) C) Swamyvari Aswayuja Tiru Kalyanam (Aswayuja Masam) D)Teppotsavam (Kartika Masam)
Importance of Dwaraka tirumala
dwaraka tirumalais an ancient holy place and a popular pilgrim center in andhra pradesh of south india. This pilgrimage centre is called "Dwaraka Tirumala" after the great saint,i "Dwaraka" iwho located the self manifested idol of Lord "Sri Venkateswara" after severe penance in a ‘Valmikam’ (ant hill). The devotees call Sri Venkateswara as Kaliyuga Vaikunta Vasa. This place is also called “Chinna Tirupati”. As per Sastras North Indian rivers like Ganges and Yamuna are considered to be more and more holy as they go up to the origin and south Indian rivers like Krishna and Godavary are more and more holy as they go down the river to its mouth to the Sea. It is why there are numerous shrines and holy bathing ghats, at close intervals, on both sides of the great grand rivers Krishna and Godavary in their lower regions. The region covered by our Dwaraka Tirumala is commanding the top most conspicuous position in India, being garlanded by these two great Indian rivers Krishna and Godavary, as pointed out by Brahma Purana. The devotees who wish to go and offer their donations, or tonsures or any other offerings to Lord Venkateswara, Lord of Tirumala Tirupati, called as “Pedda Tirupati”, due to some reason, if they are unable to go there, they can offer their donations, prayers and worship in Dwaraka Tirumala temple.
Tourist Information of Chukkapur narasimha swamy
Where is Chukkapur narasimha swamy Temple
How to Reach Chukkapur narasimha swamy Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad to Kamareddy,Kamareddy to Chukkapur
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad to Kamareddy.
History of Chukkapur narasimha swamy Temple
Sri laxmi narasimha swamy has installed here.here water flows every moment.here marriages are held.to fulfill the device of the pilgrims there cook food here and keep as prasadam to god and then they eat it.
Places to be seen in Chukkapur
This place is surrounded with trees.Beside that hanuman temple is located.
Importance of Chukkapur narasimha swamy
Sri laxmi narasimha swamy has installed here.here water flows every moment.here marriages are held.to fulfill the device of the pilgrims there cook food here and keep as prasadam to god and then they eat it.
Tourist Information of Bodhan ekachakreshwara temple
Where is Bodhan ekachakreshwara temple
Bodhan is just 30km away from Nizamabad,180km from Hyderabad.
How to Reach Bodhan ekachakreshwara temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad,Nizamabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad,Nizamabad.
History of Bodhan ekachakreshwara temple
In the city of Ekachakra, the Pandavas stayed in the guise of brahmanas, begging for their food in the streets. There is a cave near the city, where lived a cruel and terribly strong rakshasa (demon) named Bakasura. This rakshasa was said to issue from his cave, mad with hunger, and indiscriminately kill and eat the men, women and children of the city. The citizens prayed to the rakshasa to come to some sort of bargain in place of this rampant slaughter.
Places to be seen in Bodhan
This place is famous for Nizam Sugar Factory which was one of the largest sugar factory in Asia. It was constructed by Nizam of Hyderabad. It is now owned by a private organization.here so many temples are there among from eka chakreshwara temple like wise; Chakreshwar Swamy temple(is the biggest lingam in all of South India),Renuka TEMPLE (NEARLY 1200 YEARS AGO)Karthikeshwara Temple, Nagarshwara Temple, Ramalayam,Saibaba Temple, Bhimuni Gutta,Ayyappa temple,Now constructing Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Alayam. Bojja Ganapathi, There are many Hanuman Temples(Mainlym Maruthi Hanuman Hanuman Tekedi, Bhuimuni Gutta Hanuman, Anand Hanuman,Pedda Hanuman,Dhakshina mukhi Hanuman, Kondenga Hanuman, Rammandir Hanuman, Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara alayam(Swayambu Hanuman)) in Bodhan.
Importance of Bodhan ekachakreshwara temple
Bodhan was previously known as Eka Chakrapuram. The name Bodhan is probably derived from a contraction of the Telugu phrase, "bahu dhanyam kaladi", which means "rich amount of grain" and was so named because of the good grain harvests in the area. Rakaspet, Bodhan is the location of some of the events in the ancient Indian epic, The Mahabarata. Part of the story takes place in Eka Chakrapuram (then known as Ekachakra). In the city of Ekachakra, the Pandavas stayed in the guise of brahmanas, begging for their food in the streets. There is a cave near the city, where lived a cruel and terribly strong rakshasa (demon) named Bakasura. This rakshasa was said to issue from his cave, mad with hunger, and indiscriminately kill and eat the men, women and children of the city. The citizens prayed to the rakshasa to come to some sort of bargain in place of this rampant slaughter.
Tourist Information of Bikunur
Where is Bikunur siddeshwara Temple
On the way(NH-7) from Hyderabad to Nizamabad,near Kamareddy. It is 80km from Hyderabad.
How to Reach Bikunur siddeshwara Temple
By Road:Busses from Hyderabad,Nizamabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad,Nizamabad
History of Bikunur siddeshwara Temple
In bikunur lord shiva had installed as siddeshwarudu.this is very ancient temple.this temple is very spacies and peaceful.this idol was installed by lord rama.that’s the reason he is named as rameshwarudu.
Places to be seen in Bikunur
Along with bikunur siddeshwara temple there is a temple away of 1km is allama temple.here in this temple idol of allama is 7feet. This is one the attractive place where the rock formation. for nearly 2 Km and the temple inside the rocks really a good attraction. A CC road formed in order to provide access to the main road and streetlights were installed in the ghat road.
Importance of Bikunur siddeshwara Temple
It is one of the holy place which is beautiful ,mind feels very cool and peace.
