Venugopala Swamy temple

                        The Bobbili fort is situated in this ancient town. It is associated with the historic battle between the Raja of Bobbili and Zamindar of Vizianagaram, who is aided by the French. The fierce war established this as a land of heroism, bravery and courage. The impressive Bobbili fort stands as a silent testimony to this hard fought battle, who saw the Raja of bobbili lay his life fighting rather than surrendering. The Venugopala Swamy temple here is quite famous as also the oldest in the district.

Located at 60 Kms away from Vizianagaram,Andhra Pradesh.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Vizianagaram

                                 Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple was constructed by Barigeda Venkata China Narasaiah in Balijipeta in 1869. People of this village have strong faith in the Lord Venkateshwara. The temple associated water tank once upon a time used to be fresh. Its name is tirupathi koneru. Now every one occupied its banks, the lake is ruined completely. Many families belongs to this village carries 'venkata' in the names of their family members. The village goddess is Poleramma. The china poleramma temple is outside the village.
   Balajipet is mandal in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India

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 Balajipet is mandal in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India 103 km from Visakhapatnam.

SAKTEESWARASWAMY TEMPLE (SEERSHASANA SIVA), YENAMADURU

                 Sakteeswara Swamy temple is in Yenamaduru, Bhimavaram Madalam, West Godavari district. The unique feature of this temple is, in any temple Lord Siva is worshipped in Lingarupa but here lord siva is found in in the form of an idol that too in Seershasana (upside down) along with Parvathi Devi in sitting posture with Subramanya Swamy in her lap as a 3 year old child on ekasila. This temple belongs to Tretayuga. STHALA PURANAM In Tretayuga, Rakshasa named Sambara used to trouble the rishis. They all went to Lord Yama and requested him to kill Sambara. Lord Yama was also defeated by Sambara. Lord Yama performed penance for Lord Siva. As Lord Siva is in Dhyanam (yoganista) Parvathi Devi gave her power to Lord Yama. Lord Yama then killed Sambara. As a sign of his victory he named the place as Yamapuri, later on it is changed as Yamunapuram.

                                     Now it is called as Yanamaduru. At the end of the war on the request of Lord Yama, Lord Siva and Parvati Devi agreed to stay here. SPECIALITIES OF THIS TEMPLE There is a Theertam called Sakthi Gundam, which is considered very sacred. Naivedya (food offerings) here are made using the water of this gundam. It is said that once to built a Prakaram around this Gundam, they drained the Gudam. So they had to use drinking water from the near by pond, to cook the Naivedyam, it did not get boiled. Then the Purohit brought water from the Gundam by digging it and then cooked the Naivedyam. From that day they use water only from this Gundam for Abishekem and Naivedyam.
                    
                              It is beleived that Sakthi Gundam here is actually a stream of river Ganga. Kalidasa used to worship Sakthi here and has references to this temple in his Kumara Sambhavam (115th Adyaya-13 sarga) . Archeologists confirmed this temple is more ancient than Dwaraka Temple. HOW TO REACH THE TEMPLE It is 6kms from Somaramam (Gunipudi, Bhimavaram), one of the Pancharamas. It is 130kms from Vijayawada via Bhimavara.
 

Sri Adikesava Embermannar Swamy Temple,Narasapur

                          Sri Adikesava Embermannar Swamy Temple is among the places of faith and worship of Vaishnavites, located in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. This beautiful temple was built about more than two centuries ago. It is of similar architecture and design as that of the renowned Sriperumbudur Temple in Tamil Nadu. The annual Brahmotsav festival of the temple is organized between April and May. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and splendor lasting for days. The major town close to this temple is Eluru, which is about 65 km north-east of Vijayawada. Buses ply from Eluru to Dwaraka Tirumala (Chinna Tirupathi), Vijayawada and Powerpet.

                    Sri Adikesava Embermannar Swamy Temple,Narasapur, 65 km north-east of Vijayawada, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
 

Sri Raneswara Swamy temple achanta

                         Located about 28 Kms from Tanuku & 48 Kms from Tadepalligudem, it boasts of an ancient Sri Raneswara Swamy temple. The temple has a Gopuram at the entrance with a pair of lions on top and a big dwaja Sthamba at the Mukha Mandapam. One can also see a beautiful sculpted Nandi in a resting posture on an elevated platform.

 

Achanta,Morning 5 AM to 1 PM and in afternoon from 3 PM to night 8 PM the temple is open for devotees and various pujas are performed during this time.

 

Located about 28 Kms from Tanuku & 48 Kms from Tadepalligudem.

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple

South India is the Treasure House of many temples, among them Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple situated in Penugonda, a town in the West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is a fascinating multi-colored (Gali Gopuram) seven storied tower with a beautiful architecture. This Penugonda Kshetram is considered as the 'Kasi of Vysyas' and is a holy place for Vysyas. Kusuma Sresti or Setty was the Setty king of Vysyas also known as Pedda Setty (Elder among Settys) who's territory was a Vassal state of Vangi Desa (Vanga Kingdom), which was ruled by Vishnu Vardhana (Vimaladitya Maharaja). His capital was Penugonda (Jestasailam) city for all the 18 paraganas during 10th and 11th century A.D. He and his wife Kusumamba were considered an ideal couple and led a peaceful domestic life. They worshiped Lord Siva (Nageswara Swamy) as the part of their daily duties. Though they had been married for many years, the couple did not have peace of mind as there was no successor to the kingdom. Their many prayers and sacrifices did not bear fruit and hence they were grief stricken. They approached their Kula guru (family teacher) Bhaskara Acharya also a Komati who was well versed in shastras and by virtue of his profession was treated as a Komati Brahman. He advised them to perform Puthra Kamesti Yaga, which Dasharatha had observed. During the auspicious hour, the couple started the yoga. The Gods were pleased and sent prasadam (blessed fruit from god) through Yagneswara (fire God). They were told that they would beget children after eating prasadam. With devotion they ate the Prasadam and within a few days the signs of pregnancy were found with Kusumamba. She expressed unusual desires, which indicated that she would give birth to children who would fight for the welfare of all.


Sri Penugonda Vasavi Temple, Penugonda West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Lord Subrahmanyeswara Swamy temple

This town is well connected to the major business hubs like Tadepalligudem, Tanuku & Bhimavaram through rail and bus routes.It is famous for Lord Subrahmanyeswara Swamy temple..


attili near tanuku westgodawari dist.