Temples in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh state is best known for its rich culture and traditions. In south India, Andhra pradesh is very famous for it’s beautiful temples embedded in the state. These temples have exquisite architecture and enchanting carvings on their walls which are preserved very carefully since from our ancient days. Visit to the state of Andhra Pradesh gives piligrims a great pleasure. There are many temples in AP which are famous for its own place, architecture etc. The following are the famous temples most piligrims visit are:
Temple name Location
1) The Thousand pillar temple Hanumakonda
District: Warangal
The thousand pillar temple is an ancient temple situated in Warangal which was the ancient capital of the Kakatiyas. It very famous for its 1000 pillars, which are sculptured beautifully.
2) Sree Sailam Temple Sree Sailam
Kurnool
This temple is famous for 12 Jyothirlingas of lord Shiva. This ancient temple is situated in Kurnool with an idol of the Lord Mallikarjuna, This huge temple is built in Dravidian style is one of finest specimens of vijayanagar architecture.
3) Sree Kalahasthi Tirupati
District: Chittoor
This ancient temple represents Pancha Bhoootha element wind- Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam and Prithvi. Kalahasthi is located near Tirupati and is visited by thousands of piligrims. This temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu, of nine Grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme.
4) Bhadrachalam Dornakkal
Vijayawada
This temple enshrines the Lord Rama. It is believed that Lord Rama crossed the river Godavari as he proceded southwards to Lanka in search of his wife Sita. Visit to Bhradrachalam is very exciting as the journey is through boating in between Papikonda hills.
5) Kanakadurga temple Vijayawada
The Kanakadurga temple is also one of the most visited temple in Andhra pradesh. This temple is located on the hills in Vijayawada. This temple enshrines the Durga matha aspect of Shakti.
6) Amaravathi Vijayawada
This is ancient city of Amaravati is the home of Amareshwara Shiva temple located on a small hill rock of Krouncha Shaila, a long side the river Krishna. This river is considered as very spirituous, a ritual dip in this river is considered to be meritorious.
Amaravati was a center of Buddist stupa and sculpture that depicts the life of Buddha are of great beauty.
7) Rajarajeshwara Temple Vemulawada
District: karimnagar
In Vemulawada the Rajarajeshwara temple enshrines the Lord Shiva. Here there are other ancient temples dedicated to Kedareshwara, Waddegeswara and Bhimeswara.
8) Yadagiriguta Yadagirigutta
District: Nalgonda
This cave temple is situated at the height of 300 feet on the hill known as Yadagiri enshrines the Lord Lakhmi Narsimha Swamy. People around the state visit this very often and get delighted.
9) Simhachalam Vishakapatnam
The presiding diety here is Varaha Lakhmi Narasimha. This temple is located at a hill called the “hill of the lion” at a distance of 18 kms from Vishakapanam. The image of the idol resembles a Shivalingam covered with sandal paste and this sandal paste is removed once in a year, during Chandana Visarjana so the piligrims see the features of Varaha and Narsimha on the image.
10) Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple Tirupati
District: Chittoor
The temple of Lord Venkateshwara is situated on Venkatadri, one of the Seven hills of Tirumala so it also known as the “Temple of Seven Hills”. This temple is also called as Balaji temple, which is not only famous in India but is the most visited place of worship in the world.
11) Gnana Saraswathi Temple Basar
District: Adilabad
Basar is famous of Goddess Saraswathi temple located on the banks of river Godavari. The temple of Goddess Saraswathi is known for knowledge and learning. Children are brought here for learning ceremony called as Akshara abyasam.
12) Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple Kanipakam District: Chittoor
Kani means wetland and pakam means flow of water into wetland. This temple enshrines Lord Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka as up-holder of “Truth”. The Swayambhu idol of Kanipakam solves disputes between people by taking a “special oath” and taking a holy dip in the temple tank and swear before the lord.
13) Ramappa Temple Palampet, Venkatapur Mandal
District: Warangal
Ramappa temple enshrines Lord Shiva. This beautifully sculptured temple was built on the classical pattern of being lifted above the world on a high star-shaped platform. Staring at its base to its panels, pillars and ceiling are sculptured figures drawn form Hindu mythology. It is a must visited place.
14) Veerabhadraswamy Temple Lepakshi , Hindupur District: Anantapur
The presiding deity in this temple is Veerabhadraswamy. In this temple each mandapam pillars are carved with life sized images of dancers, musicians and other sculptures, created by artists of the Vijayanagaram Empire. The huge Granite Nandi Bull is carved out of single stone.
15) Gangamma Temple Denuvakonda
District: Prakasam
Goddess Gangamma is a powerful goddess for the yadav community they celebrate “Jatara” in the name of her on full moon day.
16) Birla Mandir Hyderabad
Birla Mandir enshrines Lord Venkateshwara. The temple entirely built in white marble on a 280 feet high hill rock called Naubath Pahad. The temple does not have traditional bells, as Swamiji wished that the temple atmosphere should be conducive for meditation.
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