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.