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The Vellayani Devi is a noticeably revered shrine in Kerala, India, committed to goddess Bhadrakali. The shrine is located in Vellayani 1.5 km west of Vellayani junction, 12 km southeast of Thiruvananthapuram on the jap financial institution of Vellayani Lake. The temple is underneath the administration of Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple shape has a bronze roof with common artwork work and contains Dravidian architecture. The temple has japanese and northern towers referred to as Gopurams with statues of distinctive Gods sculptured in them. The Gopurams characteristic as gateways via the partitions that encompass the temple complex. Vellayani Devi Temple is famend for celebrating the longest non-Pilgrimage pageant of South India and the length of the competition is round fifty six to 60 days. This pageant is held each and every three years

Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple is a Hindu temple placed in Vazhappally close to Changanassery in Kottayam district in the Indian country of Kerala. The temple is administered by means of the Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple is believed to be built by means of the first Chera king of Kodungallur. The legends endorse that the set up of the idol of god Mahadeva (Shiva) used to be carried out with the aid of Parasurama himself. This temple is one amongst the 108 Shiva temples mounted through Parasurama. It is one of the few temples in Kerala the place two nalambalams and two flag-masts are dedicated. The temple, a Grama Kshetra, additionally includes some seventeenth century timber carvings (daru silpas) depicting collectible figurines from epics. A Vattezhuttu inscription on the northern phase of the base of the cultural shrine suggests that the repairs have been accomplished in Kollam Era 840 (1665 AD).

The Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by means of the 12 poet saints, or Alwars placed close to Aranmula, a village in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, South India. Constructed in the Kerala fashion of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam committed to Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped as Parthasarathy (Partha's charioteer). The nearest railway station to the temple is positioned in Chengannur, whilst the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Parthasarathy is the different title of Krishna on account of his position as Arjuna's Charioteer in the Mahabharata war. It is one of the most vital Krishna temples in Kerala, the others being at Guruvayur Temple, Trichambaram Temple, Tiruvarppu and Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple. It is one of the 5...

Neendoor Subrahmanya Swami Temple is an historic lord Murugan temple placed in the Neendoor, Kottayam district (Kerala, India). The Neendoor Subrahanya Swami Temple is a ancient website which has delivered glory and reputation to the neighborhood area. Myths say that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa worshipped at this temple. The deity of the temple is Lord Muruga. Neendoor Subrahmanya Swami Temple hosts the arattu festival, which is celebrated on a grand scale on the Medashasti day in April–May each and every year. The Ottanarangamala Samarppanam is one of the vital rituals of this temple.

Shiva (Shiva Lingam), Devi Parvathy and Vishnu are the major deities of this temple. The sub-deities of the temple are Lord Ganesh, Nagarajavu & Nagayakshi, Brahmarakshas and Yakshi. Here devotees are thinking about the temple as two. One is Lord Shiva Temple and the different is Lord Vishnu Temple. The Lord Shiva temple has two separate sanctum sanctorums, one dedicated to Lord Shiva (Shivalingam), searching to the east, and the different for Devi Parvathy searching to the west. The Lord Vishnu temple has one sanctum sanctorum for Lord Vishnu, searching to the east. The Lord Ganesha shrine has one separate sanctum sanctorum. As per vastu, the sanctum sanctorum is placed on the "Kanni mula" (south-west corner) of Lord Shiva temple. Sri Nagaraj & Nagayakshi and Brahmarakshas are worshipping devotees on the "Kanni mula" of Lord Ganesha. Yakshi have the location underneath the Strychine tree (Kanjirum) close to the Lord Vishnu's sanctum sanctorum  ...

Pulimukam Temple is a Hindu temple positioned in Thazhava in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. Bhadra Bhagavathi is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple is located about 5 km north of Karunagappally and is reachable with the aid of National Highway forty seven There are many Upadevathas (Sub-Deities) adjoining to the temple, and a few Prathishtas had been both revamped or brought in accordance to the Deva Prashnam by means of professional astrologers recently. The primary Upadevathas in the temple premises are Yakshi, Ganesha, Nagaraja, Naga Yakshi and Rekshas. A Kavu (a patch of small wooded area which homes the serpent Gods), Karimbana tree and Ezhilam Pala tree are additionally worshipped on the faith that they residence Gandharvas and Yakshis.

Thirunakkara Mahadevar Temple situated in the heart of Kottayam city is one of the 108 revered Shivalayas in central Kerala. The temple is about 500 years old and was built by the Thekkumkoor raja. It also preserves a number of unique sculptures and murals of various Hindu deities. A common belief is that the idol of Shiva here is installed by sage Parashurama himself. The Thekkukkoor royal family considered the idol as their paradevatha (tutelary deity) in the form of "Thirunakkara thevar". There is an interesting story behind the Brahma Rakshas. One person called Moose was a great friend of the king. The king was not known for his beauty but his friend Moose was very handsome. The queen fell in love with this friend knowing which the king ordered his servants to kill Moose. Instead of killing him, the King’s servants killed the junior priest of the temple (keezh santhi). The wife of the priest became a Brahma Rakshas and started seeking revenge. So the king built a templ...

Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal city is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala. Kadakkal is well known for the social revolutionary activities held in the pre-independent period of India. Kadakkal is an agriculture village and it is known for its spice production. Main agricultural cultivation include rubber, coconut, tapioca and pepper. Kadakkal Devi Temple is one of the foremost Devi temples in Kerala. It is renowned for its unique mythology and belief. It is believed that one who worships and offering rituals to Devi (Kadakkalamma) will be protected from evil and their life will be filled with prosperity and wealth. Kadakkal Temple has four main temples situated equal distances in three directions from the Temple Pond (Kadakkal Chira): Devi Temple, Siva Temple, Taliyil Temple and Kilimarathukavu Temple. The uniqueness of the main Devi temple is that there is neither an idol nor a pujari. During the temple festival thousands of...

The temple was erected by Shri Narayana Guru in 1908. A statue of the guru was included in the temple complex in 1927. The Guru had a glimpse of his own statue at Colombo where it arrived on the way from Italy to India.it is a famous Temple. About Sri Varuthoor Kaniyil Kunhikannan's role in the foundation of Kannur Sri Sundereswara Temple narrated in Wikipedia. One such noble soul, Varathoor Kaniyil Kunhi Kannan heard many stories regarding the extraordinary spiritual activities of Guru Devan, and started looking forward to meeting him. After efforts of many days, finally he managed to reach a house in "Anju Thengu" where Guru Devan was staying. Next day he was able to have a discussion with Guru Devan at Shivagiri. He requested Guru Devan to consecrate a temple in Malabar, like those he had done in South Kerala, for the spiritual uplifting of Thiyya Community in Kannur.  However Guru Devan asked him why such a temple is required in the land which is ruled by the Q...

Parassinikadavu Muthappan temple is a temple, located at Anthoor Municipality on the banks of the Valapattanam river about 10 km from Taliparamba and 16 km from Kannur City in Kannur District, Kerala. Principal deity of the temple is Sree Muthappan, whose divinity is presented as a ritualistic theyyam enactment in two versions called Thiruvappana and Vellattam. According to the local tradition the presiding deity is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Vellattom is a minor version of the ritual enactment where the ornaments, decorations and parapharnelia are minimal thanks to which all actions including vaaythari (speech) is maximum and Attam (dance) will be at its peak. If you compare this level of enactment to the idol of a deity in a temple sanctum which is installed as per sathwic sasthra and vedic rituals, Vellattom is at par with the idol alone without the prabha-mandalam which circles it. A more easier example is the Seeveli ceremony with only the small idol on top of the elephan...

The Dakshina Mookambika Temple is a famous Saraswati temple in the town of North Paravur in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The presiding deity in this temple is Saraswati and sub-deities are Ganapathy, Subrahmanyan, Mahavishnu, Yakshi, Hanuman and Veerabhadran. A shrine devoted to Yakshi is at the southwest corner. The sanctum sanctorum is in the midst of a lotus pool. According to legends, Thampuran (ruler) of Paravur was a great devotee of Goddess Mookambika. He used to visit the Kollur temple in Mangalore every year to pay homage to the goddess. When he became old, his health worsened and he could no longer undertake the long journey to Kollur. The goddess appeared to the sad devotee in a dream and ordered him to build her idol near his palace so that he can have daily darshan of her. Thampuran followed her instructions, built a temple at Paravur and installed the Goddess. The famous Navaratri festival is celebrated here with great fervor. Thousands of people participate in...

About this Temple... Kottiyoor Temple is a prominent Shiva temple in Kerala. Vadakkeshwaram Temple is the common name of the temple from ancient time, but some of the local people addresses the temple as Ikkare Kottiyoor as it is on the bank of the river close to the Kottiyoor village; to differentiate it from the shrine in the other side of the river. Thruchherumana Kshetram is the proper name of Kottiyoor temple. The temple is a special category temple under Malabar Devaswom board. There are two temples in Kottiyoor - one on the western bank of the Vavali river - and the other one on the eastern bank of the Bavali river. The shrine on the east bank (Kizhakkeshwaram or Akkare Kottiyoor) is a temporary hermitage (Yaga shrine) opened only during the Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam. The Vadakkeshwaram or Ikkare Kottiyoor (The Thruchherumana Temple) on the western bank of the river is a permanent temple complex like all other temples. It remains closed ...

About this Temple.. The Dakshina Mookambika Temple is a famous Saraswati temple in the town of North Paravur in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The presiding deity in this temple is Saraswati and sub-deities are Ganapathy, Subrahmanyan, Mahavishnu, Yakshi, Hanuman and Veerabhadran. A shrine devoted to Yakshi is at the southwest corner. The sanctum sanctorum is in the midst of a lotus pool. According to legends, Thampuran (ruler) of Paravur was a great devotee of Goddess Mookambika. He used to visit the Kollur temple in Mangalore every year to pay homage to the goddess. When he became old, his health worsened and he could no longer undertake the long journey to Kollur. The goddess appeared to the sad devotee in a dream and ordered him to build her idol near his palace so that he can have daily darshan of her. Thampuran followed her instructions, built a temple at Paravur and installed the Goddess.

One of the temples dedicated to Lord Krishna, the deity of Trichambaram Sree Krishna Temple is in Raudra Bhavam (ferocious posture) after the Kamsavadham - killing of the demon king Kamsan. The annual festival of the temple falls in the Malayalam months of Kumbham and Meenam (March) and it lasts for fourteen days. The festival begins, on Kumbham 22nd with the ceremonial flag hoisting (kodiyettam) and comes to end with Koodipirial ritual on 6th Meenam. On the first day, the image of Lord Balarama (elder brother of Lord Krishna) is brought to the temple in a grand procession from nearby Dharmakulam temple. The festivals days are marked by the performance of the religious dance, Thidampu nritham in front of Pookoth Nada in the temple.

The Rajarajeswara temple is a Shiva temple located at Taliparamba in the Kannur district of Kerala, South India. The temple is regarded as one of the existing 108 ancient Shiva Temples of ancient Kerala. It also has a prominent place amongst the numerous Shiva temples in South India. It had the tallest shikhara amongst the temples of its time. The Rajarajeshwara temple has a top of about 90 tonnes. If any problem is encountered in the other temples of South India, devotees seek a solution in this temple through a prasna, a traditional method of astrological decision making.The prasna is conducted on a peedha (a raised platform) outside the temple. Legendarily, it was supposedly renovated by Sage Parashurama, long before the Kali Yuga commenced. Several centuries ago it was renovated by the Mushika (Kolathiri) dynasty kings. This temple was rebuilt into its present form in the early eleventh century. The quadrangular sanctum has a two-tiered pyramidal roof; in front of the sanctum is ...

Thiruvaloor Mahadeva Temple is an ancient temple situated in Thiruvaloor of Alangad Village, in Ernakulam district. Lord Siva facing East without his consort Parvathi is in Rowdra Bhava. This temple is listed among the famous siva temples in Kerala, India. The idol here is believed to be an Agni Pratishta, i.e., with Lord Siva’s third eye open. The other idol in the temple is Load Ganapati. Also as a subsidiary of Thiruvaloor Mahadeva Temple, Keezhanikavu is situated very next to the temple, having Vishnu, Bhagavati and Nagas as idols. Also there is a Rudraksha Tree with full of Rudrakshas. A very very rare sight.

Chottanikkara in its Sanskritized version would be Jyotikara – the one who enlightens. She is the Adi Parashakti addressed by common names like Bhagwati and Devi. She is the ultimate power, in whom live the three different manifestations of her – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. No wonder she is worshipped in a white Sari in the morning as Saraswati and at noon as Mahalakshmi in bright red Sari with elaborate Shringar. In the evening she is worshipped as Mahakali or Durga draped in blue. I visited the temple in the morning and got to see the Saraswati Swaroop. Mookambika Saraswathi of Kollur is believed to be present in the temple in the mornings. Mookambika Temple doors are opened only after the Goddess Saraswathi returns there late morning.

It is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Rama. It is one of the most famous temples in Kerala situated near Ernakulam - Tripunithura close to the Seaport-Airport road. The temple is said to be constructed by the Chera Dynasty. It is believed that decades ago a major fire damaged almost all gopurams and structures in the temple. Later devotees reconstructed the temple. The temple underwent renovation recently with copper-plated roofs & Dasavathara framed walls in panchaloha. Here Lord Rama is believed to be in most powerful form after killing Khara - Ravana’s younger brother and his vast army. It is thought that the main deity depicts the consolidated power of Lord Vishnu & Lord Siva. Lord Vinayaka and Lord Ayyappa are the Upa-Devathas in Makaliyam Sree Ramaswamy Temple.

Rests at a distance of around 10 km to the southeast of Ernakulam district, Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple is one of the eminent temples in Kerala. The presiding deity of this temple is Maha Vishnu, which is worshipped in the form of Santhanagopala Murthy. Here, Santhanagopalamoorthy means "savior of Infants" and the Lord Vishnu is found here in a sitting posture under the shade of five caps of Anantha. It's a unique posture which is completely different from other Vishnu temples where the Lord is usually found in a recumbent posture on the divine serpent. The rear side of Sreekovil has a small window from where pilgrims can get a close look at the deity of Santhana Gopala Moorthy or Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple.

The Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple is believed to have been built during 15th – 17th AD by the local rulerChembakasserry Pooradam Thirunal-Devanarayanan Thampuran. The idol at Ambalapuzha is likened to Parthasarthi with a whip in the right hand and a Shankhu (sacred conch) in the left. This temple is directly associated to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple. During the raids of Tipu Sultan in 1789, the idol of Sri Krishna from the Guruvayoor Temple was brought to the Ambalappuzha Temple for safe keeping. The payasam served in the Ambalappuzha Temple is famous among Hindu devotees. This sweet pudding made of rice and milk has an interesting mythological legend behind it.It is believed that Guruvayoorappan reaches here daily at the time of Palpayasa Nedyam to have it.

The Sree Subrahmanya Swamy sanctuary in Haripad is one of the most seasoned sanctuaries in Kerala. This sanctuary devoted to Subrahmanya Swamy is known as Dakshina Palani Southern Palani. It is trusted that the sanctuary was built up even before the coming of Kaliyuga. The directing divinity of the sanctuary is Murugan in four outfitted frame with Vel in one hand, Vajrayudha in another hand one hand giving gift and the other toughing its thighs. The symbol is around eight feet in stature. The symbol is accepted to have nearness of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. The sanctuary has four Gopuras. It has brilliant banner pole on eastern side. The sanctuary's Sanctum sanctorum is round fit as a fiddle. The sanctuary compound likewise has a Koothambalam. Peacocks, Murugan's vahana, are secured and housed in the sanctuary premises. It is trusted that the icon has been utilized by Parasurama for Poojas and was left in Kandanalloor in Govindamuttom Backwaters from which it was recouped. It...

Anandeswaram Sree Mahadeva Kshethram is one of the oldest temple in the Pandanad village. It is located at Pandanad in Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district in the south Indian state of Kerala. The temple is situated about 6 km west of Chengannur, and 4 km east of Mannar.Anandeswaram Sree Mahadeva Kshethram is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was earlier on the bank of the river Pampa. It was destroyed by the changed direction of the flow of the river.The deity was replaced to a nearby place where it is known as Anandeswaram Mahadeva Kshethram by Vanjipuzha Madom who was the former owner of the temple.

Kandiyoor (Kandeepuram in Sanskrit) Mahadevar Temple is located two km west of Mavelikkara in Alappuzha district. This temple is additionally referred to as Dakshina Kasi(Kasi of the South). It is believed that the temple is placed at the web site the place Shiva cut off Brahma's head. Sree Kandiyoor derives its identify from this story, which gave Shiva the name, Sree Kantan. Kandiyoor is one amongst the sixty four Brahmin Gramams created by means of Lord Parasurama and Mahadeva temple is the grama kshetram. In 823 Cheraman Perumal Nayanar Rajasekhara Varman (AD 805-824) constructed the Kandiyoor Mahadeva temple.The building of this temple marked the establishing of a new technology Kandiyoor Abdam. Kandiyoor was once the early capital of Odanadu(means the land of bamboo) or Onattukara(means the land of Onam and Maveli). The temple was once of Odanadu King. Later it grew to become the phase of Kayamkulam kingdom. It was once at Kandiyoor that the Travancore Maharaja Marthanda...

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is an historic temple of Kerala positioned at Chengannur in the Alappuzha district. Constructed many centuries back, this temple is special with its distinct rituals and eye catching architectural designs. Even if this shrine is popularly acknowledged as the Mahadeva temple, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy maintain equal importance. This giant temple has a round Sanctum the place the idol of Lord Shiva is dealing with east and the idol of Goddess is going through west. The gold-plated Shivalingam of this temple is bearing the picture of the Shiva-Shakthi (Ardhanareeswara). The Shivalingam of this temple is believed to be emerged on its own.

Sree Narayanapuram Thrikkayil Temple is one of the oldest temples in Perissery. The divine idol mounted right here represents the world–enchanting shape of Krishna endowed with the 4 lustrous palms carrying the conch, the discus, the mace and the lotus. Adorned with the divine Thulasi garland and pearl necklaces, the idol represents the majestic shape of Vishnu as published to Vasudeva and Devaki at the time of Krishnavatharam.

The Sabarimala Temple is a temple complicated placed at Sabarimala inner the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Perinad Village, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.It is one of the greatest annual pilgrimage web sites in the world with an estimate of over forty to 50 million devotees travelling each year. The temple is devoted to a Hindu celibate deity Ayyappan additionally regarded as Dharma Shasta, who in accordance to trust is the son of Shiva and Mohini, the female incarnation of Vishnu. The traditions of Sabarimala are a confluence of Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and different Śramaṇa traditions. The temple is situated on a hilltop amidst eighteen hills at an altitude of 480 m (1,574 ft) above sea level, and is surrounded by mountains and dense forests. The dense forest, part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, around the temple is known as Poongavanam. Temples exist in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional and intact temples exist at many places in the surrou...

The temple is one of the oldest Devi temples situated in Palappuram in Ottapalam Taluk. There are two sancta sanctorum (sreekovil) in the temple which is endowed with the presence of goddess Bhadrakali, namely thazhathe kaavu (lower shrine) and mele kaavu (upper shrine). Mamankam. (Mahamagham/Jubily) used to be praised once in twelve years on Makam day. In the old circumstances Perumal rulers were the specialist of this function. After the takeoff of last Perumal, the administration was taken by valluvanad King. Till twelfth century Valluvanad Kings were responsible for this celebration which was commended in Thirunavaya, the stream bank of Perar. Lord Zamorin of Kozhikkode vanquished Valluvanad King (Valluvakkonathiri) and caught the administration of Mamankam. Every single neighbourhood ruler and masters comprising war troops could take an interest in this celebration which would be praised for 28 days. Mr. William Loagan, who was the Collector of British Malabar, says that ...

Vadeshwaram is one amongst the 108 historic Shiva temples in Kerala. It is additionally properly acknowledged amongst the severa Shiva temples in South India. It is constructed on pinnacle of a hill that appears like a mountain and is consequently recognized by using the nickname 'Kailasa of North Malabar'. Vadeshwaram Temple is believed to be constructed with the aid of the Mushika king Vatukavarma in the Ashtadala (eight-petalled) fashion of structure and is regarded to be the solely Indian temple to be constructed in this style. The main deity of the temple is Shiva, whilst different deities associated to Shiva such as Shasta.

Durga is one of the most famous deities in the area. Pilgrims from all over South India go to and worship the Devi.The temple was once much less recognised even to the nearby residents and lay as a household temple of a neighborhood resident. This remained till it was once renovated a few a long time before. Located on the banks of the holy Pampa River, this temple has attracted pilgrims all over Kerala and grew to become one of the most famous pilgrim centre of the state, thanks to the wonderful promotional method of the temple management.

The superb homestead of Lord Shree Guruvayoorappan, is so stunning that phrases fall brief to describe its magnificence. Located about 29 kms north west to the Trichur District, which is additionally recognised as the cultural capital of 'God's personal country', Kerala, the Guruvayur Shree Krishna Temple displays basic splendor in divine surrounding. Considered the Dwaraka of the south, this ancient temple is shrouded in thriller from remaining so many years. It is believed that the temple is the advent of the Guru, the preceptor of the gods, and Vyus, God of the winds. People make an wonderful vary of choices to the god and the most famous choices encompass Thulabharam, in which, the devotees are weighted towards bananas, sugar, jaggery, and coconuts equal to their weight. It is one of the most famous sacred pilgrim centres of Kerala, visited by means of a giant variety of Hindu devotees from far-off cities and even abroad.

Probably one of the most popular temples in Kerala, Sabarimala Sastha Temple is situated near Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is also one of those places where pilgrimage is performed on a very large scale. It is believed about 50 million pilgrims visit here annually. Sabarimala is reckoned to be the place where Hindu God Ayyappan meditated after destroying demoness Mahishi. The pilgrimage performed in Sabarimala is distinct from other sacred journeys. The pilgrims to Sabarimala wear blue or black dresses, smear Chandan (sandal) on their forhead and remain unshaven until the journey comes to an end.

One of the most famous temples in Kerala, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is situated in Thiruvananthapuram. Done up in Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu and dates back to 8th century. This eminent shrine is situated in the East Fort in Trivandrum and it is amongst those 108 Vishnu temples or Divya Desam. Undoubtedly, one of the finest specimens of Dravidian architecture, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the most famous temple in Kerala. The presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu who is seen reclining on Anantha, the hooded Serpent. It is reckoned that the foundation of the temple is so old that it has been mentioned in holy Hindu sculptures like Skanda Purana and Padma Purana. Infact, the Thiruvananthapuram City have got its name from the presiding deity of this temple (Anantha).

The most sacred and ancient shrine of Sri Kurmam Temple, situated on the shores of bay of bengal, is the only swayambhu temple in the world where lord vishnu is worshipped in the form of kurma avataara (tortoise – the second incarnation of the famous dasa avataaraas).This ancient shrine is believed to be prior to the golden era of sri raama (raama raajyam).Prominent references about this shrine are available in kurma , vishnu, padma, brahmaanda puraanaas.While the shrine is said to be more than a few million years old, outer structures were reconstructed many a time – after dilapidation of previous one , and the latest temple structure is more than 700 years old.

Simhachalam Temple, at the beginning recognised as Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a well-known Hindu temple in Visakhapatnam. This shrine stands on Simhachalam Hill and is committed to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is worshiped right here in the structure of Varaha Narasimha i.e. a human with the head of a boar and tail of a lion. There are severa legends related with this shrine. Being a well-known temple in Visakhapatnam, it is visited by way of a giant quantity of devotees from distinct components of the country. Simhachalam Temple is a well-known shrine and it is constantly flooded by means of the devotees. On a day by day basis, it sees lots of devotees imparting their prayers to Lord Vishnu. Therefore, one can pay a go to to this temple at any time of the year. However, the satisfactory time is at some stage in the get together of the gala's listed above.

Located in the Eastern Ghats of the Kurnool district, Ahobilam Temple is one of the most visited temples in andhra pradesh. Being one of the 108 Divya Desams, this temple is believed to be the place where Hiranyakasipu was killed by the Lord. This place is also known as the Nava Narasimha Kshetra because of Lord Narasimha being worshipped at different temples located in the close proximity of the main temple. You will be able to find nine different forms of Lord Narasimha in Ahobilam. Some of the temples here will require you to trek through rocky paths.

Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh is regarded for being embellished with prosperous structure and elaborate arts. Located in Anantapur district, this temple takes delight in being domestic to one of the greatest nandi statues in the country. The nandi statue right here is made of granite and is monolithic. Constructed in the 16th century, this temple adorns itself with Vijayanagara fashion of architecture. The carvings and artwork will depart you speechless at the Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh. According to Skanda Purana, this temple is believed to be one of the divya kshetram. 

The most vital region to go to in Srisailam is Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. Popularly recognised as Srisailam Temple and Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, it is visited by means of devotees from each and every nook of the country. One of the 12 jyotirlinga, Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is committed to Lord Shiva. Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is located on the pinnacle of Nallamala Hills with River Krishna flowing on its proper side, supplying a breathtaking scenic splendor as well. The hill on which the temple is placed is additionally acknowledged with the names such as Sri Parvatha, Srigiri, Srinagam, Siridhan, etc. The fundamental deity of this temple is Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy. The deity is stated to be self manifested. Within the temple campus, every other important deity is the Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, who is one of the 18 Mahasakthis. Owing to this, it is recognised to be each a jyotirlinga as properly as a shakti peeth. Devotees go to this temple to are seeking benefits and atone the...

A vacation spot of plenty significance for Hindus, Kanaka Durga Temple is positioned in the kingdom of Andhra Pradesh, in Vijayawada. Gracing the Indrakeeladri Hill, this temple is on the banks of Krishna River, and minds point out in Indian Vedic literature. Numerous pilgrims go to the temple each and every yr and are seeking benefits of the goddess. Every Navratri, the temple is visited through lots of believers, and it should be a hazard for you to pay your respects to the goddess as well. The Kanaka Durga Temple, committed to Goddess Durga is a website online of benevolence and strength. Its Navratri pageant is a spectacle that is celebrated with lots enthusiasm. The temple has severa legends and fables connected to it, every of which are as extraordinary as the temple itself. Here Kanaka Durga and Malleswara Swayambhu are each existing in utmost divinity.

Bhadrachalam Temple, commonly known as Lord Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, is the home of Lord Rama. It is situated in Bhadrachalam town, a major Hindu pilgrimage centre and a municipality in the Khammam district of Telangana. It is located around 300 km away from the state capital, Hyderabad. This place is encircled by holy river of Godavari which flows towards the southern direction of the main temple.

Ranganatha was built by a Ganga chieftain by name Tirumalaiah in 984 AD. An inscription of Hoysala Ballala II, dated 1210 AD, establishes the Hoysala participation in the activities of the Ranganatha Temple. Later the village Srirangapatna is said to have been granted by the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana (1108-1152 AD) to Ramanuja, a Srivaishnava saint, as an agrahara. The Sri Ranaganatha temple axially consists of a garbhagriha, sukanasi, navaranga and mahamanda enclosed by an outer prakara. The temple faces east and is entered through a gateway carrying a huge lime and brick gopura of Vijayanagara period. The mukhamandapa has a hara consisting of kudus and sala sikharas having niches in which different incarnations of Vishnu in stucco are seen. The mahamandapa has pillars of different mouldings. In the rear are two rows of pillars with carvings of 24 forms of Vishnu with their names inscribed.

Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple is one of the most famous Shiva Temple in Andhra Pradesh state. The temple dates lower back to fifth and sixth centuries with contributions from Pallavas, Cholas, Chalukyas and Vijayanagara rulers. The temple obtained full-size contribution from Bukka Rayalu & Vijayanagara Kings Harihara, who completed the building of countless constructions in and round the temple. Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple is one of the few temples patronized by way of one of the splendid dynasties of India. Every 12 months Maha Shivaratri is celebrated and a giant range of devotees from all over Andhra Pradesh visit. Shiva, Parvati and Nandi are the major deities in this temple.This temple is 14 km away from Banaganipalli in kurnool dt. The saint lord Veerabrahmendra swami stayed right here for some time and wrote Kalagnanam. Yaganti is positioned in Yerramala hills that provide giant herbal splendor and special placing to the locality.

Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati (Tirumala) is one of the most well-known temples in India. With extra than 35 million pilgrims traveling the temple each year, it is one of the most visited holy locations and additionally one of the richest temples in the world. Built on the Venkata Hill, which is a section of the well-known Seshachalam Hills, Tirupati Temple is viewed as one of the holiest shrines by using the Hindus. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu assumed the structure of Sri Venkateswara to shop mankind from the adversities of Kali Yuga. The building of the temple too has many legends related with it. One such legend has it that Lord Vishnu seemed in King Thondaiman’s dream and requested him to assemble the temple. The temple was once later accelerated with the aid of a number of kings and emperors who dominated over the place. Starting from 300 AD, the Tirupati Temple was once constructed over a length of time.