APPANAPALLI

                          Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam

Appanapalli is Located at a distance of 70 Km from Kakinada (Via Yanam & Bodasakurru), 110 Km (Via Ravulapalem from Kakinada), 85 Km from Rajahmundry and 35 Km from Amalapuram (Via Ambajipeta) 13 Km (Via Bodasakurru Ferry) from Amalapuram. Appanapalli, a remote village in Mamidikuduru Mandal of East Godavari District, situated on the holy banks of river Vynateya has attained reputation as second Tirupathi of Konaseema being the abode of Lord Bala Balaji.

Surrounded by river Godavari on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on 4th side, flanked by wide spread paddy fields, coconut gardens, plain Mango and Jack trees konaseema appears as a part of heaven came down to earth. The village Appanapalli derived its name after a Rushi called "Appana" who did THAPASSU for the good of the world. This place in olden days was famous for well-read Brahmins in Vedas who used to spend their time in reciting hymns and performing sacrifices as ordained in the scriptures.

Festivals ::
        
         *Kalyanamahotsavams from Jyestha Suddha Dasami to Jystha Chaturdasi (June).
         *Mukkoti Ekadasi, Uttaradwara Dharshanam.
         *Laksha Kumkuma pooja on the eve of Vijayadasami to Padmavathi Ammavaru & Semi pooja in the evening.
         *Laksha Tulasi pooja to Swamyvaru on Karteeka suddha Ekadasi.
         *Laksha Chamanti pooja to Andal Ammavaru on the day of 'Bhogi' in the month of January every year.