Venugopala Swamy Temple, Vijayawada

Hamsaladeevi is a village in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh close to where one branch of River Krishna meets the Bay of Bengal. It is also known as "Swan Island". The river Krishna branches in to two streams at Puligadda near Avanigadda. The eastern stream empties into the Bay of Bengal at Palakayi Tippa, 5 kilometres from Hamsaladeevi. Tippa or Dibba in Telugu means elevated land. The western stream again branches into three streams, Lankavani Dibba Krishna, Naasagunta Krishna, and Venisagaram Krishna, and then empties into the Bay of Bengal. The people of Andhra Pradesh worship the River Krishna by the name "Goddess Krishna Veni". Nearly 8% of the total cultivated land in the country is in the Krishna River watershed. There is also an old Venugopalaswamy (Lord Krishna) temple at Hamsaladeevi. People celebrate 'Magha Pournami' (February) as a holy day. That day Anna Daanam (food-donation) is done for who ever comes to visit this place.


location:
Hamsaladeevi, Near Avanigadda, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

vykuntapuram temple guntur

            This temple is located on the Bus Route leading from Tenali to Ponnur. Just 2 K.ms. from Tenali Bus Station and 2 K.Ms. from Tenali Railway Junction. Train which goes to Repalle from Tenali.
             It is learnt that the Founder Late Sri Thulluru Balanarasimha Rao Gowda has got a sweet dream in which he has received a message a 'Snake God' Nagaraju with directions that he should take steps for the construction of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in a place located to the southern side of the Repalle to Guntur Railway Line and on the side of Nizampatnam Canal i.e., the place indicated by Snake God Nagaraju. It is sufficiently having adequate space for future developments. The snake God Nagaraju was also installed in a corner place of that locality. On hearing this message Sri Thulluru Bala Narasimha Rao Gowda has taken a strong decision to dedicate that area where Snake God Nagaraju resides for the construction of a beautiful temple to Sri Venkateswara Swamy and he has relinquished all his rights over that land.

                        Afterwards he has taken all strenuous steps to collect donations from some philanthropic minded donars. Besides that he also contributed his own share of money and utilized the same for the construction of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple which is now called as Sri Lakshmi Padmavathi Sametha Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Vykuntapuram. Thus the temple premises or the locality of the temple has been developed in the year 1961. During the year 1972 the pratista of the Deities has been performed in accordance with the Vykhanasa Agama. From that day onwards the importance of the temple has become popular and people from all parts of the used to go over and pay their votive offerings since their objects are being fulfilled by Lord Venkateswara. Seing the importance of the temple the Endowments Department has taken over the temple during the year 1973, when the temple income was about Rs.50,000/- per annum. Now, devotees are coming not only from Guntur District but also from all parts of Andhra Pradesh. Now, the income of the temple has come to Rs.62.00 Lakhs per year. There is a brilliant scope for developing this temple with the offerings and Kanukas of the pilgrim worshippers. The flow of the pilgrims to this temple is increasing from day to day. There is a vast space in this temple for performance of marriages. There are occasions when nearly Two to Three hundred marriages at a time during the auspicious month of Maghamasam and Vysakhamasam. There is a another practice observed by the pilgrims offering Kesakandana. There is another practice offering Pongali Nivedana to Snake God Nagaraja on every saturday. During the month of Kartheekamasam number of devotees will come and perform Naga Pooja on Naga Chaturdasi day. This shown the staunch belief of devotees about Nagaraja. Now, the status of the temple has attracted the appointment of an Assistant Commissioner, who is in Gazetted rank.
                      This temple is not endowed with any landed proprieties. The income is entirely depending upon the offerings received from the devotees by way of Kanukas, performance of Archanas, performance of Marriages and Hundial collections. The temple is going from strength to strength gradually and the management has taken up many imposing and attractive constructions for providing required amenities for the visiting piligrims. This is a temple which is developing at a speady way for the benefit of the visiting piligrim public.

                              There are many cases who have got �eyes' due to the performance of Pradakshinam's around the Nagendra Swamy putta for about 40 days continuously. Further, there are cases who got children by the grace of Venkateswara Swamy on performance of pradakshinams and sleeping during nights in the temple premises for continuously period of 40 days. Similarly there are cases who are dumb and nute are able to talk and here after performance of pradakshinams to Lord Venkateswara and Nagendra Swamy and also after offering milk to Nagendra Swamy. There many people benefited with the blessings of Lord Nagendra Swamy and Lord Venkateswara Swamy after offering their votive offerings. There are many instances which we are not able to express the benefits availed by the devotees after performing their dedications to Lord Venkateswara and Nagendra Swamy.

                          During sravanamasam there is a practive of performing Varalaxmi Vratham and practice of offering Blouse pieces to devotees.

DWARAPUDI AYYAPPA SWAMY TEMPLE

                 Rajahmundry: Dwarapudi-which is known as `Andhra Sabarimala' and abode temple of Swamy Ayyappa was crowded on Saturday evening to have `makara darshan'. Thousands of Ayyappa devotees, who cannot afford to go to Sabarimala to have makara darshan thronged to Dwarapudi from Saturday morning. In 1989, Swamy Ayyappa panchaloha idol was installed in Dwarapudi temple in Mandapeta mandal of East Godavari district, by Swami Jayendra Saraswati and the largest Haihara statute, the holy 18 steps and group of temples in one huge complex are the main attraction for this Ayyappa temple.
           On Saturday morning, the temple committee organised `Ganapati Homam' at 4.30 a.m., `Irumudi Abhishekams' to Swami Ayyappa around 6.30 a.m. and main Abhishekams to Dwadasa Jyothirlingalu, Astadasa Uma Visweswara Swami, Durga and Shirdi Saibabu were held one by one up to afternoon. Camphor was lit (makara jyothi) around 6.30 p.m., when star Makara was seen in the sky.
                                                                   

ISKCON TEMPLE RAJAHMUNDRY

                 The ISKCON Rajahmundry temple is built in two acres of land situated on the bank of sacred river Godavari.This place has got significance because many Rishis performed their tapasya.Sri Chaitanya Maha Prabhu met his disciple sri Ramananad Raya then governor of Chennai province under the Devotee King Purushotham Maharaj .The famous conversation among the Lord Sri Chaitanya and Ramaananda Raya took place on Godavari Bank and now this place is known as Ramananda Raya Gaudiaya Math.

                   Around the ISKCON Temple there are ten mantaps of lord's ten incarnations (Dasavatras).It is built uniquely and it is the third largest temple after Bangalore and Tirupathi in south India among ISKCON Temples .There is vedic exhibition in cellar of the temple complex depicting Lord Krishna, lord Rama and Chaitanya lilas which attracts students ,devotees and visiting public.The temple is visited daily by 1000 to 1500 devotees and on Sundays 6,000 to 8,000 devotees and on Janmasthmi day 50,000 devotees.




           There is Govinda Gift stall adjoining the temple hall. On upstairs there are 15 preaching glow sign boards and another Govinda Gift stall where the Founder Acharya books and other devotional paraphernalia are available.

                  On every Friday the Lord Govinda Srinivas Abhishekam is performed at 6:30 am. On every Saturday and Sunday there is sannai vayidyam is performed with musical instruments glorifying the Lord .

 

                 The temple is headed by its president Sriman SATYA GOPINATH DAS who has got two decades experience in conducting ISKCON major activities like building temples, conducting Rath Yatras, holding Hare Krishna festivals at various places

ISKCON RAJAHMUNDRY TEMPLE AND ARATHI TIMINGS:

                   The temple is opened at 4:30 am starting with Mangala arathi, the first arathi of the day. Mangala arathi is very auspicious . Many devotees attend this arathi. Srila Prabhupada insists that all devotees should attend Mangala arathi. After Mangala arathi the darshan is closed and there is Tulasi arathi.

 

Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple

          Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple, Pattiseema may be a village in Polavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It’s settled on the bank of the river Godavari. It’s terribly famous for Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple.

Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple History:
             Sati Devi, girl of Daksha Prajapati, set to marry Lord Shiva against her father’s desires. Daksha became angry and performed a Yagna within the name of Bruhaspati. Sati Devi, although not invited to the Yagna expressed her need to attend the Yagna. Lord Shiva cautioned his wife that Daksha was playing this Yagna to require revenge on him and so suggested that they must not attend. but she insisted on attending the Yagna alone, to that Lord Shiva agreed to her entreaties. Sati Devi visited her father’s place, although Daksha Prajapati saw her, he didn’t receive her. He additionally started insulting Lord Shiva. Sati Devi felt abused and unable involved the insults set to not come to her husband’s place. Instead she cut her last digit of her left foot and rubbed it on the world and created a fireplace and jumped into it. She was consumed by the fire.

               Lord Shiva became angry, plucked a shred of his long unbraided hair, stricken it on the bottom and created Lord Veereswara to revenge himself. Lord Shiva gave his son a aluminiferous weapon known as Pattayudha (a sword like weapon) and ordered him to destroy the Yagna and dispatch Daksha. Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya tried to stop Lord Veereswara from murder Daksha however he eaten up the Vishnu Chakra of Mahavishnu and skint the teeth of the Sun God, and completed his mission.
All the opposite Gods WHO were witnessing the whole scene begged Lord Shiva to revive the Pasupukumkum (Bindi) of Sati Devi. Lord Veereswara took pity and cut the neck of a goat and planted it on the shoulders of the slain body of Daksha and infused life in him. He then ordered Daksha to finish the Yagna, in order that Daksha might attain Moksha. The weapon with that Daksha was slain fell on the world. The place wherever it fell was known as Pattachalkshetra currently popularly known as Pattiseema. Lord Veereswara was still not happy and continuing along with his Pralaya Tandavam, inflicting the whole universe to trembling below his feet. Out of those tremors goddess Mahakali was born. All the deities WHO were witnessing the complete scene appealed to Agastya Mahamuni to pacify Lord Veereswara and calm him.
Agastya Mahamuni approached Lord Veereswara swamy and embraced him with each his hands. He asked Lord Veereswara swamy to settle down on the mound of Devakutta Parvattam. Lord Veereswara in agreement and settled down on the mound within the style of a Sivalinga (self manifest or Swyambu). Agastya Mahamuni additionally collected the unbraided long hair and tied it into a knot on the forehead of Lord Veereswara currently within the style of a Linga. Therefore this mound received its importance among all different Temples.

Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple:

               Thirty 5 miles distance from Pattiseema, there existed a good Shiva cur. Presumptively at intervals this mutt a temple was designed and maintained by the Kings of the Chola-Chalukya family. The world wherever this mutt is found was later renamed when one among the Chola-Chalukya kings, Raja Mahendra Varman, therefore gaining its gift name of Rajahmundry.
In the bed of the stream Godavari, near Rajamundry, ar 2 hillocks lying within the other way of 1 another separated by a distance of approximately 3 miles. The northern mound is understood as Mahanandi Swaram, and also the southern mound was named Pattiseema, obtaining its name from the previous mythylogical story.

               This mound is encircled by Papi hills and abounds in natural beauty and placed within the middle of the stream Godavari it’s additionally known as as Devakutadri. Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple, that is picturesquely settled on a hill referred to as Devakuta Parvatha within the middle of the Godavari river. The temple features a stunning Nandi Vigraha. incised pictures of dance folks adorn the walls whereas AN awesome life size sculpture of Devi Bhadra-kali with ton of ornaments and a brand, catches the attention. A temple dedicated to Sri Bhavanarayalla Swamy may be visited.
On the mound at Pattiseema there are 2 teams of temples, one headed by Sri Veeraswara Swamy and therefore the different by Sri Bhavanarayan Swamy, a number one shrine for Vaishnavites. The Sri Veeraswara Swamy temple has sub temples of Parivara Devathas, Bhadra Kali, Sri Kanakadurga, Lakshmi Ganapathi, Kumara Swamy, Subramanian Swamy, Mahishasura Mardhini, Tandava Verabhadra Swamy and Saraswati. Within the second group there ar 3 temples on the northern extreme of the mound. They’re Sri Bhavanarayan Swamy, that is as recent because the Shiva temple. After the Zamindar of Gutala, within the year 1912 created the Sri Sita-rama Swamy temple. The third is AN Anjeneya Swamy temple created after.

                       Rajamundry was later during by the Reddy phratry that successively was conquered by the Gajapathi phratry. The Gajapathi phratry was later conquered by King Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagar Kingdom that was eventually conquered by the urban center Sultanat then by land rule. the previous kingdom was became estates that were eventually purchased by the Kotcherlakota family in 1814. The purchase included the Polavaram Estate comprising 6,400 villages extending from Gutala to Konda-modalu on either aspect of the stream Godavari, twenty miles upstream. In 1825-26 Sri Raja Kotcherlakota Jaggaihgaru given in depth lands for the upkeep of the Temple (Approximately 1900 Acres). The descendants of Sri Raja Jaggaiah of Polavaram still are the hereditary trustees of this temple. Ram Chandra Venkata Krishna Rao Kotcherlakota worked with Air India, and when his retirement, has devoted his time and energy for the maintenance and welfare of this temple. His sons additionally facilitate him the Eldest son Mr. Kotcherlakota Venkata Jagannadharao lives in city and visits the temple usually along with his family. The youngest son Kotcherlakota Veereswaraarao lives in London and additionally vistis the temple together with his family. Either of them attend the MahaShivrathri perform religiously.This temple presently is controlled by the Endowments department and is below the Jurisdiction of the Endowments Ministry excepting the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, that is regulated by a separate enactment
The main pageant of Lord Shiva is Mahasivaratri. On in this day and age roughly a 100000 (100,000) pilgrims visit this Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple. The opposite vital festivals are the Kalyanam of the Lord on Bheeshma Akadashi and Karteeka Masam.

         This Pattiseema Veereswara swamy Temple is taken into account the Dakshina Kashi, and therefore the Temple is one among the Pancha Kshetras. The opposite four being Kedarnath, Kashi, Kalahasti and Srisailam. People who visit this temple needn’t visit the opposite four temples. In Skandapuranam, Pattiseema is taken into account as Kailsam or Vaikuntham.
 

Bhadrachalam Temple

                               Lord Sree Sita Rama Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama placed in Bhadrachalam, Telangana state, India. The area is named as Bhadrachalam and is that the famouse of Bhadrachalam Temple, here during every year celebrations on Rama Navami day, when the marriage day of Lord Rama and his wife Sita. and here nearest place is “Parnasala” many more peoples belived Sita Kidnapped to this place.

 Bhadrachalam Temple History:
                 A sacred Bhadrachalam Temple place that attracts lakhs of devotees from everywhere the world, it’s the abode of Lord Rama (The seventh incarnation of Sri Mahavishnu). This hill place that is encircled by holy stream Godavari flowing towards southern direction is that the famed shrine Bhadrachalam (Bhadrachalam Temple) The name derived from Bhadragiri (Mountain of Bhadra-a boon kid of Meru and Menaka). According to a Ithihasas, the importance of this shrine dates back to the Ramayana Era. This coherent hill place existed in “Dandakaranya” Of Ramayana period where Rama with his consort Sita and brother Laxmana had spent their vanavasa  and Parnashaala (the place connected to the famed Golden deer and the place from where Sita was kidnapped by Ravana.) is additionally in the locality of this Bhadrachalam Temple site. it’s at this Bhadrachalam Temple site that long when Ramavatara, Bhagawan Mahavishnu manifested Himself as Rama again to fulfil a promise He made to His Bhakta Bhadra, who continuing his Tapas during Yugas (many more years) praying for the grace of the Bhagawan Sri Ramachandra murthy.
The Bhadrachalam Temple history depicts that the requirement emerged the incarnation of Vykuntha Rama was that to meet a long desire of his ardent fan Bhadra.

Bhadrachalam Temple About Maharshi Bhadra:
                
                                  Bhadra Maharshi (maharshi means like Sega) performed penance at the bank of stream Godavari during this ” Dandakaranya ” to get grace of lord Rama and in countenance of his beloved God  The exulted “Rishi” implored Rama to be seated  on his head ,but Rama who was in search of his consort Sita gave promise to his Bhakta that his desire would be fulfilled on his way back , after finding Sita and accomplishing the method of punishing the wicked Ravana and establish ‘Dharma’ . so the sage had been in continuation of the frightened penance as Rama couldn’t accomplish the promise in Ramavatara . Then Sri Mahavishnu manifested himself as Vykuntha Rama and rushed to his fan Bhadra , communication hisarrival by processing ‘Shanku’,accompanied by his consort Sita and brother Laxmana , resembling that of ‘Gajendra Moksham’  so , the moorthies of Rama ( having four hands ) – Shanku on the right Hand, Chakra at his left Hand and Dhanurbhana ( Bow and Arrow in the rest 2 hands ) , Sita had condescended on the left lap of Rama and brother ( at Rama’s left ) ar existed . and also the hill place where the Deities were seated  on , was the top place of Bhadra – achalam ( hill ) , sothis shrine was remodeled into Bhadrachalam .

          The idols of Vykuntha Rama, Laxmana and Sita were found by Pokala Dhammakka. Pokala Dhammakka a fanatical fan of Rama lived in the 17th century and was a someone of  Bhadrireddypalem on person away from this holy place. And one fine night she had darshan of Rama in her dream UN agency said “the saints and sages are worshipping my embodied moorthy settled on Bhadragiri” and asked her to find them perform pooja and reach lifeline. And the very next day morning she started checking out the idols-peeped into an ant-hill and located the idols hidden in it. She poured many pots of Godavari water on the ant-hill that tardily dissolved and gave way for the looks of the hidden Gods. And Since then she used to perform pooja daily and offer ‘naivedyam’ with fruits fallen from near palmyra tree and created a mandapam of thatch hut with the help of native villagers. Bhagawan Rama told Dhammakka that at the day after one of his devotees would construct a Mandir at this site. Dhammakka waited patiently for the fan. The fan turned out to be Bhakta Ramadas.      

Bhakta Ramadas constructed Bhadrachalam Temple:

                    Bhadrachalarama temple was constructed by Kancharla Gopanna popularly called Bhakta Ramadas in the year 1674 A.D.  The Kancharla Gopanna popularly called “Bhakta Ramdas” a fanatical fan of Lord Rama, was born to Linganna Murthy and Kamamba in Nelakondapalli village of Khammam Taluk in 17th century (1620 AD). He was nephew of Akkannna, the administrative head in the court of nawab Abul Hussan Shah called ‘Taneshah’ of Golkonda (he was the last ruler of Golconda before Aurangazeb captured it in 1687A.D.) and was joined by him as a Tahsildar of ‘Palvoncha Paragana’. So he was discharging his official duties seriously and collection revenue because of the Nawabs in continuation of daily preaches Chanting of ‘Ramanama’ and the feeding the poor at his house. Ramadasa, who detected the news that the villagers of palvoncha paragana were continuing to witness a Jatara at Bhadrachalam , became curios and he too visited Bhadrachalam Temple. And He found the deities in an beautiful attraction. The Ramadas then asked the villagers to construct one temple for lord Rama. When the contributions were found to be insufficient, the villagers appealed him to pay the revenue collections for the construction of the Bhadrachalam Temple with a promise to repay the amount when harvest the crops. Accordingly, Ramadas created the Bhadrachalam Temple with an amount of Rs 6 Lakhs collected from the land revenues without the permission of the Nizam nawab.
 When the Bhadrachalam Temple reached to the nearing completion, he had a problem of fixing ‘Sudarshana Chakra’ at the crest of the main Bhadrachalam Temple. And He was deeply distressed and fell into sleep, on the same night Rama in his dream asked him to have a holy dip in river Godavari where he can find that-accordingly. On the next day morning Gopanna did thus and located holy Sudarshana Chakra in the stream without a big problem. And He likely that Sudarshana Chakra itself was shaped up with the divine power of his beloved God Rama. Presently when the construction started that time to start his unhappiness. He was dismissed from service for mis-utilisation of revenue for constructing the Bhadrachalam Temple and was kept in jail for 12 long years in Golkonda Fort and was tortured. And unable to withstand the unhappiness Ramadas implored pry to Rama to relieve him by singing several praising and emotional songs that got popularized from the stanzas of ‘Dasaradhi Sathakam’ and ‘Keertanas’ of  Bhakta Ramadasa.

                   The Nizam nawab Tanishah, the then ruler of Nizam’s territory became a fan of Rama who realised the devotion spirit of Ramadas when his imprisonment and took over the charge of temple administration. This favor the communal harmony amongst the Hindus and Muslims. The Nizam nawab (Tnishah) realized Ramadas’devotional spirit and dedication towards Rama, once Rama and Laxmana repaid VI lakh Mohurs exposing themselves as Ramoji and Laxmoji type of servants of Bhakta Ramadas to get release of their fan from the custody. Thanisha gave voucher to those divine looking persons who approached him at his house during late night. Then they kept the voucher below the pillow of Gopanna where he was jailed. Tanishah who awoke on the terribly next day morning realised that those divine looking persons were none other than Rama and Laxmana and created arrangements to get release of Gopanna and prayed to forgive him by inserting all the Gold Mohurs received last night at the feet of Gopanna. But Gopanna rejected to take back those mohurs except 2 as a mark of divine significance. (Those 2 will still be seen kept in Bhadrachala Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy vaari Devasthanam).
                   Influenced by the majesty of Lord Rama, Tha Tanishah Ruler of Golkonda fort reserve the income derived from the said Palwoncha paragana that came to Rs 20,000 and weird for the maintenance of the Bhadrachalam Temple that was continued during Nizam’s reign and providing Pearls (Mutyala Talambralu) on the occasion of kalyana mahotsavam (Sri Rama Navami) to Deities on an elephant through a specially sent courier. And that approach of sending pearls to the Deities is still followed by present government and continues to offer during Sri Rama Navami festival (Kalyana mahotsavam). And the Tumu Narsimha Dasa, Tahasildar of Palwoncha paragana along with his relate Varada Ramadasa came here from Guntur and took over the charge of Bhadrachalarama temple when Ramadas created inscripted the performance of Nitya Poojas and sevas right from early morning “Suprabhata Seva” till night “Pavalimpu Seva” before closure of the temple as “Silaasaasanaalu” on these 2 pillars. This inscription provides details of daily dictum and daily rituals also.

Nowadays Bhadrachalam Temple:

           Bhadrachalam Temple very good pilgrim centre for Hindus and some Muslims also visit this temple frequently because this temple very powerful god Lord Rama the Avatar of Vishnu, and this temple built in many more years back till this temple very strong very beautiful place also and this place very historical place when Rama and Sitha came to Vanavasa time they are stay here some years many more peoples believed in this place Ravana kidnapped Sitha , and this temple nowadays very good maintenances of the temple trust and every year here during some grand festivals also mostly in Sreeramanavami festival time this temple adorn with attractive lightings many more peoples coming here that festival time for see the Sri Rama, Seetha marriage vacation that time some TV channels telecast live also. so till now this temple very beautiful place and this Bhadrachalam Temple beside of the Godavari River so many more tourists also coming here for see this Godavari river boat tourism here Rajamandry to Bhadrachalam Temple frequent boats here that boats coming in between Papikondalu it’s called Papi Hills, this boat journey really very good and peaceful also.

           TTd devasthanam maybe maintained the Bhadrachalam Temple, this Temple has very large walls and very good constructing and Temple made with black granite rocks, it’s molded very good shape. In the Bhadrachalam Temple main temple outside walls has different type of history sculptures is there like Ramayana, Mahabharatham and Lord Vishnu have totally 10 avatars called in Sanskrit “Dashavatarams”, that type of Avatar simble sculptures up the Bhadrachalam Temple walls.

Bhadrachalam Temple Timings :
Morning 5 am to night 8.30 pm in this period conducing different type of poojas and sevas.

Keesaragutta Temple

           Keesaragutta Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva and his consorts Bhavani and Sivadurga at Keesaragutta inRangareddy district. it’s regarding 40 km from Hyderabad and 10 km from ECIL. it’s located on a small hill. The  attracts thousands of devotees on Shivaratri.

History of Keesaragutta :

                 Legend has it that Sri Rama installed the Siva lingam here to atone for the sin of killing Ravana. He chosen this lovely valley surrounded by hills and abundant greenery for the aim and ordered Hanuman to bring a Sivlingam from Varanasi. Hanuman was late in arriving with the Siva lingam and because the auspicious hour was nearing, Lord Siva himself appeared before Sri Rama and presented a Sivilingam for installation. thus the lingam in the temple is called Swayambhu Linga. it’s also called Ramalingeswara as lord Sri Rama had installed the lingam.
Hanuman came with 101 lingams for choice from Varanasi and felt aggrieved at not having his lingam installed. thus he threw all over the area. Even to this day many lingams area unit found scattered everywhere the place outside the temple.
To mollify Hanuman, Sri Rama ordained that precedence would be given to him for worship at the temple. He also said that the mound wherever the lingam was installed would bear his name kesarigiri i.e., Hanuman, the son of Kesari. Over a period of time, it’s become corrupted and is currently known as Keesara and also the hill as Keesaragutta. Ever since, the rituals follow the command of Sri Rama.

Archaeological Excavations:

Exploration and Excavations were conducted by the archeological department in the surroundings of Keesaragutta Temple. many Remnants of Brick structures and Shiva Lingas were found on the hill north of the temple and a slopy hill near the water resource. The remnants belonged to Vishnukundin Empire reign. Fortification walls, Yaga shala and Prayer hall’s were excavated here. Some indication remnants and rock cut cisterns were found on the hills as an indication of Jainism and Buddhism Flourished con briefly.
Keesaragutta or Keesara Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple is a popular journeying destination located nearby Hyderabad. The Keesaragutta Temple is located in Keesara village, that is regarding 30 km away from Hyderabad.

           In ancient times the village ‘Keesara’ was known by the name Gatika. Gatika was a famous institution in the 3rd century AD. many ruined shrines exhibiting the Gupta style of architecture were excavated from this space, which may be dated back to the 5th century AD. The temple was restored recently.
Since Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple is placed atop a hill (gutta), it’s known as as Keesaragutta Temple. per legend, the most god at Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple was consecrated by Lord Rama and god Sita in Tretayuga, as per the advice of the sages and saints of Gatika, to clean away the sin of Brahma Hatya that occurred due to the assassination of Ravanasura (Ravana).
The linga of the presiding god of Keesaragutta Temple, Lord Ramalingeshwara, is believed to be the manifestation of Lord Shiva himself. There are 101 lingas of varied heights inside the temple complicated, that are believed to be installed by Lord Hanuman.
                  As per traditional knowledge, one who prays these 101 Shivalingas would get blessings of all 330 million gods. there’s also a large sculpture of Lord Hanuman near Keesara Gutta Temple. The temple is visited by pilgrims during the auspicious days of Karthik and Magha months.
There is a museum near Keesara Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple, wherever various articles excavated from the region is exhibited. The festivals conducted at Keesara Gutta Temple are Maha Shivaratri, Shiva Kalyanam, Sri Ramanavami, Hanuman Jayanthi and Ramalingeshwara Brahmotsavam.

Keesaragutta Temple Timing: 5.00 am – 12.00 pm
4.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Sri ketaki Sangameshwara Temple

                      Sri ketaki Sangameshwara Temple Jharasangam may be a city in north-western Sangareddy in the Medak District. the most attraction of the city is that the ancient kethaki sangameswara swamy Temple jharasangam , dedicated to Lord Trimurti, a united type of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Sri ketaki Sangameshwara Temple History :

                      This is an old Shiva Temple referred to as “KETHAKI SANGAMESHWARA SWAMY” located at Jharasangam Village, Mandal, Medak District. The Shiva lingam is said to have been established by “Lord Brahma”. it’s same that Raja ” Kupendra ” king of Surya Vamsha during “Krutha Yug” was poorly from skin  has not found any remedies ti get cure of his disease. one day in his routine hunting it happened to achieve the Kethaki Vanam and located a stream,
where he washed his body. once reaching home he found that the skin disease was fully cured and in the same night Lord “ Sangameshwara ” appeared in a dream, asked the Raja to construct sanitorium over “Shiva Lingam”. The Raja Kupendra constructed the temple over “Shiva Lingam” and converted the stream into a “pushkarini” and it’s also known as as “Astha Theertha Amrutha Gundam”. it’s also known as as “Dakshina Kasi”.
           Due to historical and spiritual importance, the people from Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh(Telangana Areas) visit the temple and pay court to Lord, and perform “Gunda Pooja”.
 It is also said that Brahma once making the world came to the spot  for meditation. Since the existing “Bhanakara Lingam” has been got installed by Brahma, Pujas are being performed by “Kethaki” Flowers (Generally Kethaki flowers aren’t used for puja), and additionally the Pushkarini that is consisting of eight theerthas( Narayana, Dharna, rushi, Varuna, Soma, Rudra, Indira and Datha) the Lord is called as “Kethaki Sangameshwara.

Manyamkonda Temple

                 Manyamkonda Venkateswara swamy Temple located up Manyamkonda hill shrine of Lord Venkateshwara, located 20 kilometer from Mahabubnagar city on the highway to Raichur.
The ideal time to go to Manyamkonda Temple  is at the time of Jaathara, celebrated per annum during January or Feb. it’s additionally known as the “Palamoor Tirupathi”.

Manyamkonda Temple History :

      History of  Lord Venkateswara swamy:
The name Venkateswara stems from the Indian language of Sanskrit wherever Vem translates to Sin,”Kata translates to destruction, and Ishwara translates to Supreme Lord. the Name is additional popular in Southern India.According to the Tirumala sthala Purana, the legend of Venkateswara’s

Avatar  is as follows:

                Once, some rishis headed by Kasyapa began to perform a sacrifice on the banks of the Ganges. Sage Narada visited them and asked them why they were performing arts the sacrifice and who would be happy by it. Not being able to answer the question, the rishis approached Sage Bhrugu, who in keeping with the Vedas, is believed to possess an additional eye in the sole of his foot. to reach a solution after an instantaneous ascertainment of reality, Sage Bhrigu first visited Satyaloka, the abode of Lord Brahma. At Satyaloka, he found Lord Brahma reciting the four Vedas in praise of Lord Narayana, with each of his four heads, and attended upon by Saraswati. Lord Brahma did not mark of Bhrigu providing obeisance. final that Lord Brahma was unfit for worship, Bhrigu left Satyaloka for Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. At Kailasa, Bhrigu found Lord Shiva with Parvati, and so, did not notice his presence. Bhrigu then left for Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Vishnu.
At Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu was reposing on Adisesha with Sri Mahalakshmi in service at His feet. Finding that Lord Vishnu also didn’t notice him, the sage was enraged and kicked the Lord on His chest, the place where Mahalakshmi resides. Vishnu, in an effort to pacify the sage, got hold of legs of the sage and began to press them gently during a way that was comforting to the sage. during this act, he squeezed the additional eye that was present in the sole of Bhrigu’s foot. the additional eye is believed to represent the sage’s egotism. The sage then realised his grave mistake and apologized to Vishnu. Thereupon, the sage complete that Lord Vishnu was the foremost supreme of the Trimurti and told the rishis the same.

Penuganchiprolu Temple

Penuganchiprolu Temple History:

         Penuganchiprolu could be a Village and Mandal in Krishna District, Andhra pradesh, India. Penuganchiprolu Temple  is concerning 20 km east of Jaggayyapeta and twenty km north of Nandigama, on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada road. Muniyeru – A river with religious importance is passes by the village penuganchiprolu.

              There is a splendid idol of sri sri yogananda narasimha swamy revered greatly by the locals of the close villages.The immortal is being idolised per Vaikhanasa agamid lizard principles by a family of devout monks closely connected to sri vedadri narasimha mahakshetra.The temple is additionally home to sri Paramkusam Achyuta Charyulu yogi WHO is thought to own spent 18 hours on a daily basis since last fifty years intonation narasimha mantra ,a true saint and an ascetic during this age.This temple is centrally settled on the police station road and is certainly price a visit for all pilgrims WHO would really like to induce blessings of yogananda narasimha idolised per strictest Vedic sacrifices through generations of parampara. per the elders of the village ,the narasimha swamy idol was being transported in a chariot for consecration at a temple in Dharmapuri district once the chariot refused to maneuver once the night halt of devotees.It was then that the elders from this village arranged  cornerstones for the idol and is since being offered obeisances with utmost devotion.

              Tirupathamma, a normal lady, WHO was deified because of demonstration of the ability of chastity and effectuality of moderation and patient suffering. The temple that was designed as so much back as within the seventeenth century is attracting streams of devotees around the year. And it’s one among the terribly renowned temples within the Krishna district of province, whose extraordinary growth started from the date of her immolation(agnipravesham) is unendingly on the rise.
Each year lakhs of devotees from all over andhra pradesh visit the temple seeking Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma talli(mother/goddess) blessings throughout tirunallu (Ritual celebrated throughout the months of March and April).

              Sri Tirupatamba is idolised within the Penuganchiprolu Temple because the image of “Shakti”. She preached virtuous qualities of life to her devotees and created her, Abode at Penuganchiprolu, Mudiraj Papamamba was her principal lover and so, her members of the family ar ordained to perform poojas and alternative sevas within the Temple. per the lore there have been 101 Temples existing in precedent days and so, it absolutely was deemed as Pedakanchipuram. Muniyeru (a stream) flowing, on the Temple, and was same to be created with the non secular power of Moudgalya Maharishi and thence it absolutely was named once him.
 

Mopidevi Sri subrahmanyeswara swamy Temple

                 Mopidevi Temple, Mopidevi may be a village and mandal in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. A known temple dedicated to Sri Subramanyeswara swamy is found here. Mopidevi Temple is located at a distance of around 80 kilometer from Vijayawada and 30 kilometer from Machilipatnam.

Mopidevi Temple History:

Natives plagued by Sarpa dosha, Rahu, Ketu dosha and Anapathya dosha, if they worship Lord Subrahmanyeswar at Mopidevi will certainly nullify the negative effects in keeping with texts. The Mopidevi temple is located at a distance of nearly 70 kms from Vijayawada in province. It’s well connected by flights and trains from several elements of the country.

              Four Deva rishis viz., Sankara, Sanakasa, Sanatkumara, Sanatsujata best-known glorious for his or her un-wavering devotion and good knowledge. They immoral and continually seem at the age of 5 years to others. They remained thus detached from the notice of worldly matters that they continue to be naked without covering their bodies. Once, they came to Kailash, the higher than of Lord Shiva to worship Him. At constant time, Sachi Devi, Swaha Devi, god Saraswathi and goddess Lakshmi are arrived. Lord Subrahmanyeswar was sitting within the lap of his mother god Parvathi by that time. Lord Subrahmanyeswar as a baby was confounded at the 2 contrasts of absolutely clad gods and goddesses on the one hand and also the nude Deva rishis on the opposite, he giggled innocently during a immature approach. Goddess Parvathi chided Lord Subrahmanyeswar for his folly. Later, Lord Subrahmanyeswar realised his lapse and took permission to try and do penance to urge obviate the blemish. Lord Subrahmanyeswar did the penance in disguise, within the type of a snake for several years and with success cleans Himself of the folly. The place wherever Lord Subrahmanyeswar did penance later became well-liked as Mopidevi.
                  
               According to holy texts, Vindhya mountain at just the once became over confident of its strength and commenced to grow upwards. It went up to the earth Ravi. With this, darkness head everywhere each one} mortals and immortals as well as every flora and fauna suffered darkly. Gods prayed to Sage Agasthya to humble the Vindhya Mountain somehow or the opposite. Sage Agasthya is understood to own earned divine powers through severe penance. He was staying in Varanasi at that point. He, accretive the request of Devas, Sage Agasthya started towards the mountain Vindhya from Northern India. Vindhya mountain is that the border between North India. Knowing ahead regarding the arrival of Sage Agasthya, the Vindhya mountain low himself to rock bottom level thus on drop to the sage. Whereas crossing the Vindhya Mountain, Sage Agasthya took promise from Vindhya to be in this low state, until he returns from his tour of Southern India. Bud the sage failed to come. He settled in South India only. Waiting ages along, Vidhya Mountain remained low even these days.
 Sage Agasthya alongside his entourage had the occasion to have the place, wherever Lord Subrahmanyeswar did severe penance. He known the place and aforesaid that this space is roofed by Tigers and from here if we go towards the eastern direction, one will realize the divine Mopidevi Temple of Lord Kumaraswamy called Subrahmanyeswar. By visiting this temple with devotion, one will get earning in the course of the life and additionally attain salvation. It’s pertinent to notice that the presiding supernatural being of Vijayawada Kanaka Durga deity rides on Tiger.

             Lord Subrahmanyeswar is that the son of Lord Shiva and immortal Parvathi. Whereas Lord Subrahmanyeswar was in her uterus, immortal Parvati couldn’t bear the facility of the craniates and therefore transferred constant to Ganga Devi. Ganga additionally couldn’t bear the facility of the craniate and therefore the craniate slipped into the grass. Six feminine minor deities referred to as Krittika took care of the embryo. uptake the strengths of each Lord Shiva and immortal Parvati, Lord Subrahmanyeswar was born within the month of Margasiramasam on Shashti day of waxing Moon with six heads, twelve hands, lot of brilliance, luster and also the radiance of Sun. Devotees specially worship Lord Subrahmanyeswar on the times of Ashada Sukla Panchami, Naga Panchami, Nagaula Chaviti and Shashti. Pujas for Rahu and Ketu area unit performed often at Mopidevi Temple. Devotees get hairless as a part of fulfillment of their vow. Some get children’s ears bored to urge relief from Sarpa Dosha. Females who desire youngsters create a crade with a replacement sari to the sacred tree here. Those who need to urge married shortly supply Pongal manufactured from rice and sugar. Individuals plagued by poor sight, ear ailments, skin diseases, lack of relation attributable to previous births’ misdeeds etc., get relief by go to Lord Subrahmanyeswar in Mopidevi. Above all, natives plagued by Sarpa dosha, Rahu-Ketu dosha and Anapathya Dosha worship of Mopidevi Subrahmanyeswar are extremely helpful.
 

Sanghi Temple

            Sanghi Temple, located at Sanghi Nagar in Andhra Pradesh in India, is concerning 35 km from Hyderabad town. The sacred Raja Gopuram, that is incredibly tall, are often seen from many kilometers away.

About This Temple:

             The temple complicated is located on the top of Paramanand Giri hill, that attracts a number of devotees WHO seek the gods’ blessings. the beauty of the slope round the temple may be a popular read among its visitors. As you approach the Paramanand Giri, the entrance, or Maha Dwaram, welcomes the guests. As you further proceed, the stone elephant is seen at the stairway. There are 3 Gopuramsseen at the foot of the hill that are so tall and appear as if touching the heavens. On the top of the temple complex, one will see the shrine of Lord Anjaneya, the son of Anjana Devi and Wind God, WHO is believed to shower his blessings to his devotees.
The temple is built in South Indian type of temple design and homes all important Hindu God idols. it’s a favourite getaway purpose for the Hyderabadis also as a popular tourer spot. The idol of Venkateshwara inside the sanctum sanctorum is 9-½ ft tall.

               There are little temples inside the complex dedicated to Padmavati, Shiva, Rama, Anjaneya, Ganesha, Navagrahas, god Ashtalakshimi, Durga and Kartikeya. there’s also a Pavitra Vanam, or holy garden, in the temple complex wherever special leaves and flowers are grown for performing poojas.
The Navagraha deities are the only ones that are in an open temple. Surya, the Sun God stands in the center and different Grahas surround him, every facing a direction over that he rules.

                     There is also a Pavitra Vanam or a Holy Garden in the temple complicated where special leaves and flowers are grown for activity poojas. The complicated also consist a Kalyana Mandapam whereby marriages and different auspicious ceremonies are performed. The Mandapam is a raised platform with a adorned cover over it. it’s built in a style like the temples in the complicated and blends perfectly into its surroundings. A well tended field in front provides lots of open area for seating the spectators. totally different poojas are performed here on a daily basis. Besides, the temple at Sanghi offers special poojas during festivals. alternative attractions of Sanghi Temple are Cultural Film shows on all Saturdays and Sundays at afternoon.

             The temple opens at 5.00 a.m. For one hour, Suprabhatam is recited, followed by Archana to the deities from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. General darshan for the devotees is allowed from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and once more from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Poojas and Sevas are control between 6 p.m. and 8 pm. The temple remains closed between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. and when 8 p.m. Weekly Abhishekam is performed to the deities between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. (Sri Ramalingeshwara (Mondays), Sri Hanuman (Tuesdays), Sri Venkateshwara, Ashtalakshmi, Parvathi, Padmavathi and Rama(Fridays).
Timings of Sanghi Temple 08.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m.,break b/w 1pm to 4pm on all days except notified public holidays.
Other attractions of Sanghi Temple Cultural Film shows on all weekends in the afternoon.

Kali Temple in vizag

At a distance of 4 Kms from Vizag Railway Station, The Kali Temple located near RK Beach is a modern architectural and main pilgrimage attacking of the city.
Constructed in 1984, this shrine of the goddess of power (Shakti) is famous for its splendid architecture depicting tall pillars, arches and minarets. Adjacent to the Kali temple there is another temple dedicated to Lord Siva. The uniqueness of Siva Temple is its 'rasalinga' which is made of a single stone.

sathyanarayana swami temple in vizag

 On the Bay of Pampa River, God Sri Satyanarayana Swamy has his place for his devotees. Any prayers regarding any functions in anybody's home always start with worshipping God Sri Satyanarayana Swamy. Locals call it "Satyanarayana Vratham". God Sri Satyanarayana Swamy's temple is in Annavaram and many more places nearby.

                     The God Sri Ramasahitha Satyanarayana Swamy's temple in Visakhapatnam is located on a hill called "Isuka Kondalu".

                      Bhadra and Ratnakara are two devotees of Lord Sri Hari. The epics say that Bhadra and Ratnakara saw God Sri Hari after rigorous prayers. Bhadra has got the chance to become Bhadradri and Ratnakara has got the chance to become Ratnakarudu also known as satyanarayana Swamy.

                      Visakhapatnam is a popular place for tourists and the locals due to its geographic conditions and orientation. Sea, hills and large grounds make visakha one of the most loved cities in India. "Isuka Konda" is located near King George Hospital area. Locals say that the temple of Sri Satyanarayana Swamy is 200 years old. A man named Sita Ram Babaji built the temple. There is a five story "Raja Gopuram" in the entrance of the temple. It has the Idols of different Goddesses and "Dasavatharas". Through this the devotees, enter the main part of the temple. The female devotees do "Deeparaadhana" at the "Dwaja Sthambha" in "Gharbhalaya". This mainly takes place on every Friday and in "Karthikam". The Dwajasthambha is made of five metals ("Pancha Loha"). Many devotees come here to see the God every day. The entire place looks and feels so spiritual due to it architecture and the God himself. There is a speciality for this temple i.e. the idols of the God and the Goddess has both black and white stone idols at the same place. Devotees pray that their life be filled with joy and peace. This temple is so popular that nearly 1,00,000 people come here for Prayers every month.


 

Vontimitta

             Vontimitta is a mandal headquarters in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India.It is located at a distance of about 25 kilometers Kadapa and is close to Rajampet. Vontimitta is a place of historical and spiritual importance. It is home to a temple of Bhagawan Sri Rama. The temple is some 450 years old and the presiding lord is known as Kodanda Rama Swamy. Legend is that two disciples of lord Rama, Vontudu and Mittudu, had constructed the temple in one single day. After constructing it, they reportedly sacrificed their lives in the name of lord and turned into statues. We can still find these statues as you enter the temple. This temple is the only shrine in the country where Sri Seeta Rama kalyanam is held in the night.
          Vontimitta has a high significance as the place where the Kishkinda khanda, one among the seven khandas of Ramayana happened. The town is gifted with the Kodanda Rama Swamy temple. A French traveler called Tavernier, had visited this town in 1652 and described the temple as one of the most beautiful temples in India. He was amazed by the devotion and dedication of the people here.
The Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy temple, which is constructed with some 32 pillars, is extremely high. The temple is also known as Madhya Ranga Mandapam. You can reach this temple town by trains or busses.
          Annamacharya, the great devotee of Lord Sri Rama, is related to this temple. It is also said that the idol of Lord Sri Rama has been established by Lord Jambuvantha. The archaeological survey of India has notified this temple as an Ancient Monument. The temple’s Garbhagudi has the idols of Lord Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Goddess Sita engraved from one rock. You can also find an Anjaneya temple in the premises. We can see the idol of Vigneshwara in a dancing posture in the main mandapam of the temple. The mandapam was designed by Vijayanagar rulers. The Vontimitta temple is also the only Rama temple in India where the idol of Sri Rama is without Anjaneya Swamy at his side..[1] Vontimitta is located about 25 kilometers from the city of Kadapa and close to the town of Rajampet.

Nalgonda

                               Chintapally Sai Sannidhi Temple

                                                                         

          Chintapally is a village and Mandal headquarters in Nalgonda district of Telangana, situated 88 km away from the district headquarters. ‘Chinta’ means ‘Tamarind’ in Telugu. Once this place was full of large sized tamarind trees, hence this village got named after it as Chintapally. This temple is located on Hyderabad- NagarjunaSagar highway. It is one of the most peaceful temples that are situated far away from pollution and noise. This temple is also known as Second Shirdi among the locals.

History Of The Temple:

             The temple was inaugurated on June 17, 2007. Shri Machikanti Dhanunjaya is the founder of the temple who strived hard to make this temple and till date is working whole heartedly to make this temple to be known as Second Shirdi.

Construction Of The Temple:

           The temple is built on 72 feet x 600 feet area. The temple is a two storied Mahal which looks very exquisite from outside. Carvings inside and outside the temple marks the elegancy of this beautiful construction. A beautiful 5 feet 6 inches long statue of Sri ShirdiSai Baba was installed on the same day of inauguration of temple by Sri Sridhar Swamy. On reaching the first floor, you can see this statue welcoming you and giving blessings with happy returns. There are also attractive idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Dattatreya and Goddess Saraswati in the temple premises. Goddess Dwarkamayi welcomes you at the downstairs and ‘Dhuni’, a sacred fire is lighted by devotees who come here. The temple also has Nandadeep, Gosthan (cow shed), RaaviChettu (Peepal tree) and Vepa Chettu (Neem tree).
    The main festivals celebrated at the temple are ShirdiSai Baba Anniversary, Guru Purnima, GaneshaChaturthi, Ugadi, DattatreyaJayanti and many more.

wargal

                 Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple

                                       

                   Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple or VARGALl Saraswati Temple, a Hindu temple located in Wargal village, Medak district in Andhra Pradesh, India and is about 48 kilometers away from Hyderabad. Its pictorial background has a unique rock formation and a valley around the hill. There is an another temple dedicated to Lord Shani separately with a big statue around 3 feet high, one of the biggest statue of the Lord Shani in A.P.

On the hillock of Warangal there are temples of Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi temple, Sri Vidya Saraswati temple, Lord ShaniShwara temple, Lord Shiva temple and few Vishnava temples (now completely damaged without any mola vigrahas in it).

100’s of people who visit the temple were given food daily. During Dusshera, 1000’s of devotees visit the temple every day and the temple starts with Vigneshwara Puja, Maha Abishekam Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana Chathu Sha shatyu pachara pooja, Arathi, Mantha Pushpam, Kukumarchana were performed.

       The pooja that is conducted for Lord Shani on every Shani Trayodashi with oil known as Taila Abishekam is said to be the main event in the temple and also a Homam starts at 5.00 a.m. in the morning and ends at 12.00 p.m. in the noon is thing that attract the devotees to the temple.

Main events that are conducted in temple are Chandi Homam and pooja’s for Shani on every Shani Trayodashi.

Penuganchiprolu Temple

             Penuganchiprolu could be a Village and Mandal in Krishna District, Andhra pradesh, India. Penuganchiprolu Temple  is concerning 20 km east of Jaggayyapeta and twenty km north of Nandigama, on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada road. Muniyeru – A river with religious importance is passes by the village penuganchiprolu.
 

Ammapalli Temple

       Sri Sita Rama Swamy Temple of Ammapally, Ammapalli Temple nearest Shamshabad Village and nearest to Hyderabad International airport could be a terribly historical old Architecture Temple. There is the Sri Sita Rama Swamy Temple Ammapally was designed someday in the 13th century by the local rulers known as Venghi Rajulu. That constructed the Temple over 700 years old.

 Ammapalli Temple History:

       The approach to the Ammapalli Temple and its location is calm. The 19 feet high Galigopuram is very beautiful. And the Sri Sita Rama Swamy Temple Ammapally and The Temple Pushkarini (Temple Pond) are quite large and also the vacant area around these is way very big as you’ll see in the higher than Google Earth Map.

Jammiched, Gadwal

                          Sri Jammulamma Devatha Devasthanam

                   One day a farmer was busy in his field. To plough the field smoothly he searched for a big stone. He found a big stone near by and kept the stone on the plough. After arranging that stone on the plough, the plough was going smoothly without any hindrances till evening he ploughed the field and left the plough intact with the same stone on the plough and left for home. The next day morning, when he came back to field and found that the stone is not on the plough. He searched for the stone and he found the stone in the same place where it was. Again he brought the same stone and tied it to the plough and ploughed the field till evening and left for home with his oxes after leaving the plough in the field with the same stone intact. Next day morning when he came back to the field again he could not find the stone bon the plough.
                   Again he searched for the stone; surprisingly he found the stone in the same place where it was. He thought that some body might have removed the stone from the plough. He wanted to see who was doing this mischief and he completed his ploughing work on that day and left the plough in the field and he did not went to home, instead he waited near the observing for a person who was doing this. He did not sleep in the night. Exactly in the midnight at 12'o clock the stone which was tied for the plough was changed into a Goddess with pure white dress and after a few minutes again the angel changed into the stone and stood at the earlier place.
                             By seeing this incident the farmer was wondered and informed to all the people in the village. They could not believe his words, so the farmer brought them to the field and waited in the night to see the farmer's experience. Again exactly in the midnight same incident was occurred. Then all the people in the village believed the incident and constructed a temple in the same place. People believe that with the blessings of the Goddess, they are getting the good harvest. So people pray the Goddess before sowing the seeds every year. Goddess Ammavaru has a raised from the earth in the JammichedVillage , the Goddess was worshiping as Jammulamma Goddess. It is also believed that the Pandavas have given first preference to this Goddess in worshipping. The Gadwala rulers also worshipped the Goddess Ammavaru.

Chinna Chintharevula , Dharoor

                           Sri VenkateswaraSwamyTemple

                                       

                  Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy (Korakondaiah Swamy) has resided at Korakondaiah Hill, who is the main God for all the people residing around this village. The residents, who are living around these villages/mandals trust Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy from past 25 years and from their ancestors.
             The people come to know about the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy through Sri Seshadasula Swamy. In the past, the people do not go to top of the hill and did not find the Lord Sri Venkateswara on the top of the hill. Sri Seshadasula Swamy find Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy lying on the Korakondaiah Hill through his power and told about Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy to Sri Timmaiah, who is a Patwari for Revulapalli Village and ordered to perform special pujas on every Karthika Pournima (during November), Pallaki Sevas and 'Jathara (Brahmotsavam)' on the Padyami Day. All these sevas, puja, brahmotsavs, etc have been organising by the Management/Trustees of Sri Anjaneya Swamy Devasthanam of PeddaChintharevulaVillage, Dharoor Mandal, Mahabubnagar District for a period of two days from past several years.

Thousand Pillar Temple

              The Thousand Pillar Temple may be a historic Hindu temple located in the town of Hanamakonda, Telangana State, India. It’s dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Lord Surya (sun God).

 Thousand Pillar Temple History:

         The Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the terribly old temples of South India that was designed by the kakatiyas family. And The Thousand Pillar Temple builds very fantastic mathematical architectural skills by the traditional kakathiya vishwakarma sthapathis. It’s believed that the Thousand Pillar Temple was built by King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD. And The Thousand Pillar Temple is build in 12th century the great Rulers kakatiayas.It was destroyed by the Tughlaq family line during their invasion of South India. It is only  one temple and different architecture building, there are 1000 pillars in the building and the temple; however no pillar obstructs an individual in any point of the temple to see the god in the different temple.

              The present day engineers have taken out all the pillars from the building. When they raised all the pillars they encountered a large mass of sand. It took nearly time period for them to require away all the sand. It had been wet sand, due to a pipe connection from the near water body named Bhadrakali Cheruvu.

Sri Neelakanteshwara Shrine snapshot

                Neelakanteshwara Temple is located atop a hillock in Nizamabad. An important shrine for the Jains, the Neelakanteshwara Temple is a wonderful example of Jain architecture. It holds a special place in the minds of the Jains and a visit to this temple is considered special.
                      An important day of worship is the Rathasaptami day, which falls in the month of January/February. On this day, the rays of the sun fall on the Shiva Lingam. Considered an auspicious day, people from far and wide converge at the Neelakanteshwara Temple to worship the deity with ardent fervour.

           The temple is essentially a religious site and families would enjoy a visit to the shrine. The temple is open from dawn to dusk and offer a serene atmosphere to the devotees.
Some of the other attractions located nearby are the Ali Sagar Reservoir, Nizam Sagar Dam, Pocharam Sanctuary and the MoBay Undersea Tour. Nature lovers, adventure seekers, back packers and photography enthusiasts will find a visit to these sites rewarding.
Neelakanteshwara Temple is easily accessible from all parts of Nizamabad by local modes of transport. The best time for a comfortable visit would be the months of October to March.

Chebrolu in Guntur

The Sri Chaturmukha Brahmalingeswara Swamy temple here along with a clutch of older temples dating to the reign of Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Kakatiya dynasties form a fascinating circuit of temples but those who know that such ancient structures exist in this fertile landscape may perhaps be counted on the fingers.
The Chaturmukha Brahmalingeswara Swamy temple that was built by Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Naidu, about 200 years ago, is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma, although he is worshipped here along with Lord Siva.
BEAUTIFUL TEMPLE
It is said that Lord Brahma was cursed by Bhrugu Maharshi that he would not be worshipped on earth which is the reason why a Sivalingam with carvings of Brahma on its four sides was consecrated here instead of separate idols of him.
This is a beautiful temple situated in the midst of a tank surrounded by two small temples of Lord Siva towards the east and west and that of Vishnu in the north and south and four temples of goddess Sakti in the four corners manifest in different incarnations.
The nearby Sri Adikesava Swamy temple is older by centuries, built during the reign of the Pallavas. It has Sri Nageswara Swamy and Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temples in close proximity. It is believed that these temples were built between the ninth and 14th centuries.
A temple of Lord Nataraja and a 1,000 pillar hall (mandapam) are believed to have existed in front of the dilapidated stone sculpture of Nandi which can be seen close to the Nageswara Swamy temple.
It was an idol of Lord Nataraja measuring 12 feet that was the centre of attraction here thousands of years ago. None of these, not even their remains, can be found today.

Vemulawada

Vemulawada is situated at about 11 kms to the NorthEast of Sirsilla and 36kms from the Karimnagar on the Karimnagar, KamaReddy bus route. Buses ply regularly from Karimnagar, KamaReddy and Hyderabad. This place owes its importance ti the sacred and famous temple of Sri Rajarajeswara, an incarnation of Lord Siva. There is a Koneru known as Dharmagundam, the waters of which have some curative properties thousands of piligrims from all parts of the state congrgate here especially during Mahasivaratri and Kalyanotsavam of the deity. The income of the temple is said to exceed 3 to 4 lakhs of rupees every year. A great part of it is derived during the course of these festivals. The other shrines of importance are that of Anantha Padmanabha Swamy, Bhimeshwara Swamy, Kodanda Ramaswamy, Kasi Visweswara and Rajaswari. Apart from these there is a tomb of Muslim saint.
How far : 150 km from Hyderabad

 Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy temple and the Mosque inside the premises 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. 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. Free boarding and lodging is provided to the students. Besides, the temple also offers donations for other small temples. On the Sivaratri day, a record three to four lakh pilgrims through 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.