SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE/ACCOMMODATION AT SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE/SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE DARSHAN TIMINGS/SIMHACHALAM

SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE/ACCOMMODATION AT SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE/SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE DARSHAN TIMINGS/SIMHACHALAM

Simhadri or Simhachalam temple is a Hindu temple located near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, South India. It is dedicated to the incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu known as Narasimha (the man-lion).


Origin of the name

SIMHACHALAM NARISIMHA SWAMY

                                                   simhachalam-temple sky view
Simha: Lion ; Adri or Achala: Hill (one which cannot be moved, viz. hill).

Atop the hill is a famous temple said to be the abode of Varaha Narasimha Swami, and hence the hill itself is called (nara) simhachalam. The temple is situated in the city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Significance

It is one of the eighteen "Naarasimha Kshetras" i.e. shrines of Lord Narasimha in India. Simhachalam temple is known as the second richest temple in India (after Tirupati) earning a revenue of Rs. 520 million. The statue of the deity gives "nijaroopa darshan" (holy appearance in true form) for only 12 hours in a year i.e. on Akshaya Tritiya day, the rest of the time the statue is covered with Sandalwood paste. The darshan described as 'Chandana yatra' or 'Chandanotsavam' falls every year in Vaisakha masa (May).

Legend

Hiranyakasipu was a Rakshasa king. He was in fact one of Vishnu's Dwarapalakas or gate keepers in Vaikuntha, Jaya and Vijaya. They had to take birth in the mortal world thrice because of a curse given by Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanathana and Sanathkumara, who were not allowed to take darshan of Mahavishnu by them. The other palaka was born as his brother Hiranyaaksha.

Hiranyakasipu wanted to become immortal and hence performed austerities (tapasya) to propitiate Lord Brahma. However, Lord Brahma said that was not possible so Hiranyakasipu asked Lord Brahma to grant him a boon so that he could not be killed by any animal or a man neither in the morning nor in the night, by any weapons, neither in sky nor on the earth.

Hiranyakasipu wanted the entire world to worship him. But, Prahalada, his son, was a devotee of Lord Narayana and always expressed his bhakti towards Him. In spite of warning him several times, Hiranyakasipu could not alter Prahlada's devotion.

This made Hiranyakasipu angry and he made numerous attempts to get Prahlada killed. One of them was to throw him off the top of a mountain. However, Vishnu rescued him by moving the mountain and made a small path for Prahaladha. It is said that in the place where the Lord stood to protect Prahaladha is the place where the temple is built.

The most important thing about this temple is that here we can't see the God's feet. It is said that the feet is buried inside the earth. Lord Narayana came to rescue Parahalada on Garuda and when they threw Parahalada Lord Narayana jumped from Garuda to save him and in this process his feet went deep into the earth.

 

Temple History

Simhachalam Temple

It has Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy as the presiding deity.

Giripradhikshana [cirum ambulation] around the hill range [~40 km]from Hanumantha vaka / MVP colony to Simhachalam is done by piligrims during the auspicious days. Crowds of elderly people / youth / children are observed walking the 40 km stretch over night. They visit the temple after the long journey and give their offerings to the deity.

The deity at Simhachalam, the lion-man incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu is usually covered with sandalwood paste. The original shape of the deity in the tribhanga posture has two hands with the head of a lion on a human torso. An inscription dated as far back as 1098 AD of the Chola King Kuloththunga provides some clue as to its antiquity. Another inscription shows a Queen of the Eastern Ganga of Kalinga (ancient Orissa) (1137-56 AD) covering the image with gold while a third inscription says the eastern Ganga King of Orissa, Narasimha Deva, built the main/central shrine in 1267 A.D. With more than 252 inscriptions in Oriya and Telugu describing the antecedents of the temple, it is a historically important monument.

Sri Krishna Deva Raya after defeating the Gajapati ruler of Orissa Gajapati Prataparudra Dev visited the shrine twice in 1516 AD and 1519 AD and offered numerous villages for maintenance of bhogam (worship) along with valuable jewellery of which an emerald necklace is still in the temple. For the last three centuries the Royal family of Vizianagaram, "The Pusapati Gajapathi's" have been the temple's trustees.

Recent developments

In October 2007, the Government of Andhra Pradesh approved a master plan for the development of the region into Divyakshetram on similar lines of Tirumala.

Trivia

The Simhachalam temple faces West unlike so many others which face East. An east-facing entrance, according to religious belief, brings prosperity while a west-facing one brings victory.

The hill top road, as well as the location of the eastern ghat ranges are beautiful and pictersque. The hills are densely populated with trees of various types like Cashew, shrubs, mango groves etc., The forestry is protected and well conserved. The greenary is really good and attracts tourists as well as nature lovers for spending their leisure in praising the nature.

The localities near the piligrame include Srinivasanagar, Prahladapuram,Sainagar colony, Simhapuri colony and many other housing areas.

 Chandanotsavam or Nijaroopa Darshanam

Chandanotsavam or Nijaroopa Darshanam is a major ritual celebrated on Akshaya Trutiya day at Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple. In 2010, Chandanotsavam is observed on May 16, 2010. During Chandanotsavam, devotees can have Nijaroopa darshanam or the actual shape of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha swamy. On normal day, Simhachala Lord will be visible with Chandanam pootha (covering of sandalwood paste).

On Vaishakha Shudda Thadiya (the third day in Vaishakha masam), the real form of the Lord with wild boar’s face, human trunk and lion’s tail will be exposed to public view. Of the four layers of chandanam to be applied to the deity, the first layer is applied after sahasra ghatabhishekam at 9 p.m. on Akshaya Tritiya day. The second layer on Vaisakha Poornima, the third on Jyesta Poornima, and the final chandanam pootha on Ashada Poornima.

Akshaya Truthiya Chandanotsavam attracts millions of devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Pondicherry, and Tamil Nadu.

SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE DARSHAN TIMINGS;

. Temple Timings: Morning 7am to 4pm ; Evening 6pm to 9pm

simhachalam temple accommodation; 

Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam

Accommodation

Guest Houses : Goldspot, Satyavathi, Prahalda.


Choultries : Uphill:- Gajapathi, Simhadri Nilayam, Simhavalli tayar

Downhill:- Pushkarini, T.T.D., T.T.D. (V.I.P) Puroorva

Marriage Halls : P.P.Hall, Vijayarama Raju & Goda Kalyanamandapams are available.

Cottages : Sivarama, Ramana Reddy, Annapurna & Seethamma cottages

are available to the pilgrims at Simhachalam.

Sl.No Name Location Number of Rooms Cost of room per day
1 Gajapathi Choultry Uphill 1 to 24 (Ordinary) 75/-
25 to 36 (Geazer) 150 /-
37 to 48 (Deluxe) 100 /-
2 Simhadri Nilayam Uphill 8 100/-
3 Sivarama Cottages Uphill 1 300/-
4 Ramana Reddy Cottage Uphill 1 300/-
5 Annapurna Cottage Uphill 1 500/-
6 Seethamma Cottage Uphill 1 300 /-
7 Pushkarini Choulty Downhill 40 100/-
8 Puroorva Choulty Downhill 19 50 /-
9 T.T.D Choulty Downhill 12 100 /-
10 T.T.D (VIP)Choulty Downhill 6 150 /-
11 P.P Hall Visakhapatnam 1 Hall 5000/-
P.P Hall (Upstairs) -- " -- 1 Hall 5000/-
12 Goda Kalyanamandapam Downhill 1 Suit 1000/-
13 Vijayaramaraju Kalyanamandapam Downhill 1 Hall 2000/-


Note : - Reservation of Accommodation is available for 24hours at Downhill Choultries as well as at Uphill Choultries.

For more accommodation in simhachalam narasimha swamy temple log on to  

 http://www.apendowments.gov.in/Simhachalam/Pages/Accomodation.aspx.



Simhachalam devastanam contact phone numbers;


ri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam

S.No Contact Office/Officer Contact No/Address 


1 Uphill Reception 91 + 0891 – 2715242

2 Uphill Office 91 + 0891 – 2715264

3 Downhill Office 91 + 0891 – 2715435 

4 Fax 91 + 0891 – 2764949 

5 Email ID jc_eo_simhachalam@ yahoo.co.in

6 Address for correspondent Executive Officer Joint Commissioner,

Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari
Devasthanam
Simhachalam.
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh

7 IndiaAccommodation Enquiry PRO
Cell No 9959494499
Office 2715242

8 Nearest Hospital Govt Hospital having 20 beds with 2 doctors

 

 
 

Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama/ Accommodation At Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama/ Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama Contact Phone Number

Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama

Draksharamam is located 28 Km from Kakinada,50 Km from Rajahmundry and 25 Km from Amalapuram. Throughout the length and breadth of the Sacred "Mother India", there are many pilgrim centers. From amongst them "Draksharama" is the one in the Southern India on the Eastern Bank of the River Godavari. It is colloquially known as Draksharama carrying the implied meaning as "Draksharama" meaning the Abode of Daksha Prajapathi - the Father-in-law of Lord Siva and the beloved Father of 'Sati' the spiritual spouse of Lord Siva.
The history of the Sacred Pilgrimage is exhaustively dealt within the 'Skanda Purana' of Sri Vyasa. To give a brief narration of the same the story goes thus. Once Daksha Prajapathi decided to perform a Yaga. In pursuance of the same, he had been to Kailasa to invite Gods and Goddesses to sanctify his 'Yazna' and accept his hospitality. But when he had been there, Lord Siva was in his Court immersed in his spiritual splendour. But Daksha Prajapathi out of his ego of being the father-in-law of Lord Siva, mistook the Lord's trance as indifference towards him.


So, being put out at the difference of his Son-in-law he came back without inviting the Lord and the Lady to his sacrifice.
Sati in her womanish nature requested Siva to permit her to attend, the sacrifice at her parental home, even uninvited and have the pleasure of the performance and the association of her kith and kin. But Siva explained her the tragic implications that she might have to face at her parental house and let her to at her own wish. But, when she actually stepped into her parental home, none greeted her or even just asked her a mutual exchange of her well-being. Then Sathi was put out with the humiliation she had to face amidst her own blood and then and there, decided to give up her body instead of facing her beloved husband with a fallen face. So, she gave up her body then and there and fell down dead. Siva having come to know of the tragic end, sent his son 'Veerabhadra' to boot down the ego of Daksha. Siva in his pangs of separation with Sati came down to her dead body and shoultered the corpse over his shoulders and danced in 'Pralaya Thandava'.

At this juncture, the Lord Vishnu, the presenting, force of Universe, sent his 'Chakra' to cut down the body of Sathi and redeem the grief of Lord Siva. The Chakra came and cut the body of Sati into eighteen pieces feel in eighteen parts of this 'Punyabhoomi' of ours and came to be known as 'Ashta Dasa Peethas' and out of these eighteen Sri Manikyamba of Draksharama is the Twelfth.
This Holy Pilgrimage is one of the rare few, where the God and Goddess are equally important. One is Varanasi in Northern India with Viswanatha and Annapurna. Second is Srisailam in Southern India with Sri Mallikharjuna and Bramaramba and third is Draksharama with Bhimanatha and Manikyamba.

There are many mythological anecdotes scattered in many of the Sacred puranas about the 'Swayambhu' aspect of the Lord's existence here.

One of many is for once who is curious to know that Bhimanatha came down from Kailasa and settled here at the request of Parvathi herself who happened to be the daughter of Dakhsa.The historical aspect of the temple goes from the thirteenth century onwards.

 

This temple is one of the "Pancharamas". This is an ancient and holy pagoda. This is one of the reputed piligrim centers in Andhra Pradesh. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit the temple and worship the Lord to receive blessings.
This temple is a protected Monument. The Archaeological Department has to undertake the renovation works of this temple to create beauty and divine atmosphere. The wealth of inscriptions and epigraphical details that can be glanced from the inscriptions on the walls of this temple are a paradise for the epigraphist and the historian.

This temple is managed by the Executive Officer under the control of the Endowments Departments. Devi Navaratrulu, Karthika Masam, Dhanurmasam, Birthday Celebration of Sri Bhimeswara Swamy varu, Subrahmanya Shasti, Maha Sivaratri and Kalyanam etc., are the important festivals of this Temple.

 How to reach Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama?

Drakasharama is located in East Godavari district near Kakinada. Rajahmundry is the nearest airport. Draksharama constitues one of the five Arama kshetras of Andhra Pradesh, sacred to Shiva, the other four being Kumararama, Ksheerarama and Bheemarama and Amararama. Draksharama, Sree Sailam and Kalahasti together constitute the three sacred Shivalingams of Andhra Pradesh, giving it its ancient name Trilinga Desa. 


Festivals At Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama

Sarrannavarathri Festival from Asviyuja Suddha Padyami to Dwadasi every year (October).
Kartheeka Monday Festivals and Jwalathoranam in Karteeka masam every year (November).
Sri Swamyvari Birthday on Margasira Suddha Chaturdhasi every year (December).
Shasti Festival in the Month of December every year
Sri Swamyvari Kalyanam on Bhisma Ekadasi Day in Magha Masam Every year (February).
Mahasivarathri Festival in Maghamasam every year (February-March).


 Accommodation At Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama

There is one Choultry adjacent to the compound wall of the Temple
Founder family member,
Sri P.V.R.Choultry,
Santhinagar,
kakinada-3,
East Godavari District
Phone no: 0884 - 2363535.

 Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama Contact Phone Number:

The executive Officer,
Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple,
Draksharama,
Ramachandrapuram(M),
East Godavari District,
A.P,
pin-533 262,
Phone no: 08857- 252488

Sri Bhimeswara Swami Temple, Draksharama pooja details:

Laksha Patri Pooja – Rs. 350.00/-

Laksha Kumkumarchana – Rs. 300.00/-

Laksha Vattula Nomu – Rs. 300.00/-

Surya Namaskaramulu – Rs. 100.00/-

Ekadasa Rudramu - Rs. 100.00/-

Mahanyasa Purvaka Abhishekamu – Rs. 30.00/-

Sahasra Kumkumarchana – Rs. 30.00/-

Laghu Vyasa Poorvaka Eka Vaara Abhishekamu – Rs. 20.00/-

Ashtoottara Kumkumarchana – Rs. 20.00/-

Masasivaratri Abhishekam (Every month) – Rs. 10.00/-

Masasivaratri Kumkuma Pooja (Every month) – Rs. 10.00/-

Abhishekam (Every Monday) – Rs. 10.00/-

Pooja (Every Friday) – Rs. 10.00/-

Nomulu / Aksharabhyasam / Annaprasana – Rs. 100.00/-

Special Darsanam Ticket (On Festivals) – Rs. 5.00/-

Kesakhandana – Rs. 5.00/-

Upanayanamu – Rs. 100.00/-

Abhishekam Ticket (Monthly) – Rs. 300.00/-

Kunkumarchana Ticket (Monthly) – Rs. 300.00/-

Scooter Pooja – Rs. 20.00/-

Pooja for Tractor/Van/Car/Auto – Rs. 40.00/-

Pooja for Larry/Bus– Rs. 60.00/-

Abhishekam at the time of Dasara Festival (For 10 days) – Rs. 100.00/-

Kumkumarchana at the time of Dasara Festival (For 10 days) – Rs. 100.00/-

Rudra Homam – Rs. 100.00/-

Japam/Tarpanam /Nava Varaarchana – Rs. 100.00/-

Nitya Kalyanam – Rs. 500.00/-

Sthala Puranam – Rs. 3.00/-

General Marriage – Rs. 200.00/-

Marriage in Kalyana Mandapam – Rs. 300.00/-

Marriage in Nandi Mandapam – Rs. 300.00/-

Marriage in Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple – Rs. 300.00/-

Marriage in Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple – Rs. 300.00/-

Marriage in Amma vari Temple – Rs. 400.00/-

Sri Swamy vari Archana – Rs. 5.00/-

Abhishekam/Kumkumarchana through MO – Rs. 100.00/-

Ubhayam at the time of Dasara – Rs. 500.00/-

Nitya Samuhika Abhishekam, Kunkumarchana (For One Year) – Rs. 730.00/-

Note: Devotees themselves has to arrange priests for all above Abhishekas and Poojas. Pictures of Swamy and Ammavaru are sold here.

Additionally Saswata Kalyanam, Saswata Pooja Padhakams are there. Devotees who wants to join in the Saswata Pooja Scheme has to send Rs. 2, 500.00/- to the EO, Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, Draksharamam. Debit on that money used for the Mahanyasa Purvaka Abhishekam and Sahasranama Kumkumarchana for Goddess on behalf of the devotee when he wants. These poojas will be going on for Lifelong.

Devotee who wants to join in the Saawatha Kalyanam has to send Rs. 4, 000.00/- by DD/MO. Debit on that money is used for Swamy Kalyanam on requested day (except festivals) for the lifetime and Prasadham will be sent to your address.

Devotee who buy Nityabhishakam Ticket of Rs. 730.00/-, Abhishekam for Swamy and Kumkuma Pooja for Ammavaru will be done daily, for the period of one year, Prasadham will be sent monthly once.

Please note that for the below days, Saswatha Kalyanam, Nitya Kalyanam would not be conducted in the Temple.

On Ekadasi in every month.

On Purnima in every month.

On Masa Sivaratri in every month.

On Sabhannavaratri Celebrations (Dasara) upto Asweyuja sudha padyami lagayathu dwadasi.

On all Mondays in Kartika Masam and the day of Purnima.

On kalyanam of Sri subramanyeswara Swamy Margasira Sudha Shasti and Shasti Celebrations.

On Birthday of Sri Swamy vari Margasira Sudda Chaturdasi.

On Kalyanam of Swamy in Magha masam and 7 days from Bhishma Ekadsi in every year.

Arjita Kalyanam in Maga masam, 2 days of Mahasivaratri.
Note:

Temple’s Guest house is located at Kotipalli, Near RTC Bus Stand, is of distance at ½ KM. Rent for large Dormitory is Rs. 200.00/- per day and small Dormitory is Rs. 100.00/- per day.

This Temple is 20km far from Kakinada, 45km far from Rajahmundry, 6 km far from Ramachandrapuram, and 36km far from Ravulapalem. RTC bus facilities is there.

Kanukalu, Mudupulu to the Bhimeswara Swamy through the Hundi are belongs to Sri Bhimeswara Swamy and Amma varlu and not accepted through other channels.

Donors of Gold and Silver garments and Jewelry to Swamy varu and Amma varu are requested to collect the payment receipts from the temple counter.



Rahu, Ketu Pooja – Rs. 200.00/-

Naga Pratishta – Rs. 500.00/-

Abhishekam, Kumkumarchana for Karteeka masam, (Prasadam will send to your Address) – Rs. 600.00/-

Devi Navaratrulu (10 days & Prasadam will send to your Address) – Rs.200.00/-

Saswata Poojalu (Done Pooja once in a year & Prasadam will send to your Address) – Rs. 2500.00/-

Saswata Kalyanam (Done Pooja once in a year & Prasadam will send to your Address) – Rs. 4000.00/-

Govu Pooja – Rs. 116.00/-

For more details log on to              http://www.draksharamabhimeswaraswamy.org.in/english/main.htm

Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava & Gopala Swamy Temple

Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava & Gopala Swamy Temple/Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava & Gopala Swamy Temple/Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava & Gopala Swamy Temple

                                                                      Ryali temple
Sthala Puranam

According to the legend "Bhagavatam" while Devatas and Rakshas were quarrelling over sharing of holy Devine nectar "Sree Maha Vishnu" came to the rescue of Devatas in the guise of Mohini and convinced both the rivalry groups promising to distribute holy Devine nectar in equal share to Devatas and Rakshas. But in the interest of universal peace and welfare of sages, holy and Devine nectar was distributed among Devatas alone and the Mohini disappeared.
Lord Siva having seen the most fascinating beauty of Mohini allured her. He chased her for getting for a while the presence of his consort Parvathi Devi it is the general belief that the holy incident was the result of birth of "AYYAPPA SWAMY". One flower from the plait of Mohini fell down and it was smelt by Lord Siva. Then he surprisingly found "Sree Maha Vishnu" in the form of Mohini and felt shy for his behavior. The place where the flower from the plait of Mohini fell is named as RYALI the Telugu meaning of "Fall".




This place known as Ryali for the above reason became above of Lord Siva and Sree Mahavishnu with the form of Mohini on back side Lord Brahma consecrated the Siva Lingam with his Kamandalam and hence Lord Siva at Ryali is worshipped as Sri Uma Kamandalesara Swamy Varu, Sri Mahavishnu with the form of Mohini on backside is worshipped as Sri Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy varu both Siva and Vishnu Temples are located facing each other. This is very rare feature at Ryali where Vishnu and Lord Siva Temples faces each other in East, West direction.
During 11th Century, this Ryali village was a part of wild Forest and these parts were under the rule of Chola Rajas. Sri Raja Vikrama Deva who ruling these parts during those days came to this place for hunting. Having been tired after hunting wild animals, he took rest under the shade of a big ponna tree, and fell in deep sleep and got a dream. Lord Sri Maha Vishnu appeared in his dream and informed that his shrine was located in the under ground of this area and directed the "Raja to get the wooden made chariot pull in the area and where the nail of chariot fell, the shrine can be found in the under ground of that place. Raja has done accordingly and the land where the nail of chariot fell was excaved and found the idol making the dream of Raja true. He constructed a small temple during 11th Century and arranged worship during his regime in Ryali . Gradually prakarams were developed in the year 1936 (Data nama Samvatsara) it was renovated.
The Shrine of Sri jaganmohini kesava Swamy varu is Salagrama Ekasila with 5 feet height and 3 feet width. Salgramasila is itself the form of Sri Maha Vishnu. The idol of Sree Kesava Swamy varu of "Sri Mahavishnu" in front side and Jagan Mohini on back side. The tem incarnations Lord Sree Maha Vishnu with consorts, Sri Devi, BhooDevi, Sage Narada, Thumbura, Rambha, Urvasi, Kinnera, Kimpurusha, Lord Krishna with Govardhanagiri, Adiseshu, Garuda and Ganga are beautifully, scluptured around the shrine. The most miracle and rare feature is that, Ganga always flows from the feet of Sri Maha Vishnu is the origin of Akasa Ganga and this truth can be witnessed here. The most wonderful architectural beauty of Shrine, and flow of Ganga from the feet of Swamy varu are really unique features and shrine became very sacred. The architectural beauty of idol can not be described in words. Further it gives impression as it is new idol though its origin is of 11th Century.

                                              Ryali Jaganmohini Kesava swamy


This shrine is "SWAYAMBHU" people visiting the temple form several parts of the Country believe that the shrine is not of man made but certainly creation of Devatas and Darsan of Swamy varu gives the feeling of presence of real God.

 

Festivals
 Ryali Sri Jaganmohini kesava Swamy kalyanam will be conducted from Chaitra sudha Navami to Pournami (March/April).
 Ryali Sri Rama Satyanarayana Swamy kalyanam will be conducted from Visakha Sudha Ekadasi to Pournami.
 Ryali Sri Venugopala Swamy kalyanam will be conducted from Jyesta Sudha Ekadasi to pournami (June).
  Sravana Bahula Astami Sri Krishnastami (August).
 Karthiaka sudha Dwadasi (Ksheerabdi Dwadasi) (November).
Devi Navaratrams (October).
Mukkoti Ekadasi.
Bheeshma Ekadasi.


Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava swamy temple darshan timings;


Ryali  Sri Jaganmohini Kesava swamy temple darshan timings are from 6.00am to 12.00noon and from 3.00pm to 8.00pm.

How to reach?

     Ryali is located 40 Km from Rajahmundry, 74 Km from Kakinada and 34 Km from Amalapuram and it is situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, Tributaries of river Godavari, this is the site of the renowned Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy temple. The exquisite idol, made of black stone depicting Maha Vishnu and Mohini on its front and rear sides, is a real marvel of sculptural dexterity.There is no standard package to visit Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava swamy temple from any of the travel agents. The nearest Railway station is Rajahmundry and nearest airport is Visakhapatnam. Plan for hiring a private vehicle to visit places in Konaseema.Nearest town is ravulapalem,it si in nh5.So, no problem about the bus journey.

Accommodation in Ryali;

Guest Houses available are :

1. One choultry building with 8 rooms. Contact: 08855-250231
   
   
2. Guest House-2 suits without furniture. Contact: 08855-250231
   

Ryali Sri Jaganmohini Kesava swamy templeTemple Authorities;

Executive Officer,
SSri Jaganmohini Kesava & Gopala Swamy Temple,
Ryali,
East Godavari District,
pin-533236.

 

Arasavalli suryadeva temple/ ARASAVALLI SUN TEMPLE CONTACT NO

Arasavalli suryadeva temple/Arasavalli suryadeva temple/Arasavalli suryadeva temple/Arasavalli suryadeva temple
Arasavalli  is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun god Surya, located near the Srikakulam town of Andhra Pradesh, India. The original name Harshavalli means abode of joy. It has SuryaNarayana Swamy (Sun God) as the presiding deity. Ratha Saptami is the most important festival which is celebrated in this temple. People suffering with eye and skin diseases are believed to be cured by the god at this temple. The temple is believed to have been built in the 7th Century AD by the Kalinga rulers Devendra Varma of Orissa.


Once Lord Devendra , Ignoring the words of Dwarapalaka Nandi , attempted to force his entry for Darshan of Sri Rudrakoteswara Swamy varu at an untimely hour when Lord siva was along with his consort . The Dwarapalaka Nandi in the discharge of his duties kicked the intruder . Thus kicked and injured by the Devine attendent Indra fell down senceless . And in his unconscious state Indra dreamt that he would be relieved of his pain of injury in his chest caused by Nandi if he built a temple and installed an Idol of the Sun God . After regaining his consciousness , he remembered what he dreamt .

Following his dream he pickedup handfulls of earth three times at a place where he lay ,and there he found this beautiful idol of sun God with his three consorts Usha , Chaya and Padmini . At the base of the idols are the figures of Mathara and Pingala the Dwarapalakas and high up are the two divine saints , sanaka and sanadana holding 'Chatrams'(An Umbrella ). The Sun God is depicted as riding over a chariot drawn by Anura, the Radhasaradhy . All these figures are exquisitely carved out of a single black finely polished grenite stone.

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                    PUSKARINI IN ARASAVILLI TEMPLE

 

 

This temple is a testimonial for the architectural skills of Vishwakarma Brahmin sculptors. It is believed that the Orissa Vishwakarma Brahmin sculptors also called as Maharanas in Orissa have planned the architecture and sculpted this engineering master piece. The temple is built in such a way that the Sun rays fall on the feet of the God twice a year in the months of February and June during the early hours of the day. The rays fall on the feet of idol for a few minutes through the five entrance gates of the temple remin closed. the five idols installed in one place in the temple viz., 1.Aditya 2.Ambica, 3.Vishnu, 4.Ganesha, 5.Maheswara are worshiped by different devotees.The Sun God is depicted as riding on a Chariot drawn by seven horses driven by Aruna. All these figures are exquisitely carved out of a single black granite stone. Sundays during the five months from Magha masam are considered sacred. Every Sunday people from different places from Andhra & Orissa come here for worshiping the Sun God. This temple was built in the Orissa style of temple architecture.

 

HEAVENLY LIGHT AT  

Arasavalli suryadeva temple


Search for Light and Truth has been the guiding principle of Vedic Seers of hoary antiquity in their earnest endeavors to solve the eternal problems of creation. “Jyotiranveshayamaha” - ‘Let us search for Light, heavenly Light’ was their motto. It is interesting to note that the Royal Astronomical Society of Britain has the same motto, “quick quid nitil notundum” - means, “whatever shines must be observed”. A Russian sentence goes on, “Rays of light are the emissaries of their master, the source of light, the Sun.

Devotees of every age testify to the appearance of God as light. And throughout the world, Light is considered the symbol for all splendor and glory of the Spirit. It stands for Truth, Order, Reality, Goodness, Beauty, Intelligence, Wisdom, Bliss and Immortality or “Amritattwa”. Therefore, the Sun is Light and Life, Love and Law. “Let there be Light! And there was Light”, the Bible saith. The soul of the universe or “Hiranya Garbha” sustains and upholds the entire universe; all animate and inanimate beings live through the Sun.

Sevas  at 

Arasavalli suryadeva temple
                                                                            Prices
Ashtottara seva 20.00
Sahasra Namarchana 30.00
Ksheeranna Bhogam 50.00
Ksheerabhisheka Seva 216.00
Tiruveedhi Seva 500.00
Kalyana Seva 500.00
Surya Namaskarms 50.00


Surya Namaskarams
This Seva performs Every Sunday Morning 06.00 AM to 12.00 PM
Tiruveedhi Seva
This Seva performs Every Sunday Evening 06.00 PM
Ksheeranna Bhogam
This Seva performs Every Sunday afternoon 03.00 PM




Life Long Sevas  at 
Arasavalli suryadeva temple


Sevas Prices
Ashtottara seva 300.00
Sahasra Namarchana 400.00
Ksheeranna Bhogam 600.00
Ksheerabhisheka Seva 2500.00
Tiruveedhi Seva 5000.00
Kalyana Seva 5000.00
Surya Namaskarms 600.00

ROUTE MAP TO REACH ARASAVALLI SUN  TEMPLE

This famous Sun God Temple in the world is situated in Arasavalli Village which is at a distance of about 1 KM east of Srikakulam Town in Andhra Pradesh head courters of the coastal district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Srikakulam is the capital and head quarters of Srikakulam District and is the largest town in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh in india.

Accessibility:
Srikakulum is well connected by rail and road. The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam.

By Rail: (STATION NAME : AMADALAVALASA)
Srikakulam is the big railway station in Srikakulam district on the Chennai Kolkata line. Trains run to Hyderabad Chennai, Howrah, Vijayawada, Nellore, Tirupathi, Secunderabad and other places. Konark express, Howrah mail, Visakha express, Coramandel express.

By Air:
Visakhapatnam air port is the nearest airport to Srikaulam district. Kingfisher and Air Deccan operate flights from Vishakhapatnam airport to Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkatta and Tirupathi. Visakapatnam is nearly 100 kms from Srikakulam.

  ARASAVALLI SUN  TEMPLE   CONTACT NO 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY VARI DEVASTHANAM
ARASAVALLI - 532 401
SRIKAKULAM
ANDHRA PRADESH
INDIA
PHONE : 08942-222421


Miracle

- Direct Sunrays fall on the Idol (Swamy) inside the Temple
Sun Miracle can see two times in a year i.e in the month of March and in the month of Sep 9th to 12th early morning 6.00 Am to 6.20 AM, The Golden Sunrays can see directly on the IDOL(swamy) inside the temple.








Slokam : " Harshavilli purivasam , Chayosha Padminiyutham Suryanarayanam Devam Nowmi Sarvartha Dayakam "

 

 

SRI KURMAM KURMANATH TEMPLE

SRI KURMAM KURMANATH TEMPLE/SRI KURMAM KURMANATH TEMPLE/SRI KURMAM KURMANATH TEMPLE

Sri Kurmam is a Village near Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located approximately 13 kilometers east of Srikakulam town near the sea. It is in the Gara Mandal of Srikakulam district.


Temple history

According to inscriptions in the temple dated 1281 A.D,[2] the holy place of Kürmakshetra, was actually reestablished by Sri Ramanujacharya under the influence of Jagannatha Deva at Jagannatha Puri, Orissa. Later the temple came under the jurisdiction of the King of Vijayanagara. The deity was worshiped by the Vaishnavas of the Madhvacharya Sampradäya. Some Oriya inscriptions are said to be written by Sri Narahari Teertha, who was in the disciplic succession of Madhvacharya(not to be confused with Madhavacharya). He later became the ruler of Kalinga Province(ancient Orissa) and fought with the Sabaras, and saved the temple of Kürma. Narahari Teertha was a very religious and powerful king who died in the Saka Era 1203. The temple was constructed and dedicated in the holy name of Yogananda Narasimhadeva. This temple was built in the Orissan temple architecture style.

 

SriKurmam Temple

There is a temple dedicated to Sri Kurmanatha, which is the second avatar of Lord Vishnu, Kurma avatara(Tortoise). This is the only temple of Kurmanatha in India. There is also a Yoganandha Narasimhan temple in front of Sri Kurmam temple. Simhachalam Devasthanam took the responsibility for the temple improvement.

The moolasthanam (central piece) is considered to be large saligrama.[3] The Kurma(Turtle) is known as Sri Kurmam in the 'Sampradayam'. The image is not a sculpture crafted by man, but the fossil of an actual (large-size) turtle, which must have paddled on to the 'kshetram' where the shrine has been built. The head of the deity is in the form of a Kurma (tortoise) and is represented by a Vishnu namam, the tail being represented by a Saligrama presented by Adi Sankaracharya. The artistic beauty of the temple lies in the carvings of Vishnu and other deity statues in a glorious way of architecture. There is a mandapam in front of the temple on Lion pillars. One unique feature of this temple is that it has Dhwajastambams in the front and back of the temple. That is because the deity faces the back of the temple on the west.

 

rampa sivalayam

Lord Siva In Rampa Village

THIS IS AN ANCIENT TEMPLE OF LORD SHIVA IN RAMPA VILLAGE,NEAR TO RAMPACHODAVARAM.This rampa village is nearly 4 kms far away from Rampachodavaram.In maha sivarathri there is a lot of crowd in this ancient lord siva temple in rampa village.This rampa siva temple area is maintained by rampa v.s.s.They constucted some archies with bamboo.This rampa sivalayam and surrounding temple area is nice to see and i assure you,this is the best natural jungle spot to give relief from our mechanical life.
There is a beauiful waterfall also in rampa,beside of sivalayam.

How to reach rampa village?
                                   Rampa village is nearly 4 kms far from rampachodavaram village.This is also a mandal headqurter.Rampachodavaram is nearly 40kms far away from Rajahmundry.There is cintinuos bus service from Rajahmundry.This rampachodavaram is also in badrachalam route,so,some buses are also from kakianda.

 

 

Accommodation:

4 A.c.deluxe rooms available here in rampachodavaram.each one cost Rs.500/-
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 contact no   9494151617
                     08864-23449

Accomodation In Rampachodavaram

Individual cottage in Rampachodavaram

peddapuram maridamma temple

Peddapuram maridamma jhatara is very famous in east godavari.

peddapuram town history




The town Peddapuram is founded by Maharaja Vatsavai Pedda Pathrudu. For 300 years the estate of Peddapuram was ruled by Vatsavai Jagapathi Maharaja’s . The dynasty was started by Sri Raja Vatsavai Chathurbhuja Thimma Jagapathi Bahadhur . The fort of Peddapuram was built by him. He ruled the estate from 1555 to 1607. After his demise, his son Raya Jagapathi followed by his children Timma Jagapathi and Balabhadra Jagapathi ruled the Peddapuram Estate. From 1791 to 1804 the estate was ruled by Sri Vatsavai Raya Jagapathi.One of the prince of this dynasty got separated from here and started ruling an independent kingdom named as kottam estate ,and their generation never came back ,they got settled over there, and they ruled till the end of princely states



By the time of 1785 the Peddapuram Estate extended from Thotapalli to Nagaram encompassing 585 villages and towns. During British rule Sri Raya Jagapathi was chosen to take over the estate in 1802. After Sri Raya Jagapathi’s death, the three Wives Lakshmi Narasayyamma, Buchi Seethayyamma and Buchi Bangarayyamma, ruled the estate in succession. Raya Jaggapathi's widow Buchi Seethayyamma, ruled from 1828-1835. She founded two trusts for the poor, one in Peddapuram and another in Kathipudi. Even today the poor are fed for free twice a day.



With no heir, the Peddapuram  estate was briefly ruled by Sri Suryanarayan Jagapathi Bahadhur until 1847, when it was taken over completely by the British East India Company and made the town a revenue division and built the Munsif court and a Lutheran High School.

 

The Vatsavai Maharaja’s patronized poets such as Enugula Lakshmana Kavi and Vedula Satyanarayana Sastry .



 Peddapuram Pandavula Metta is located in Peddapuram and has a mythical history. You can find some ancient caves with the supposed footprints of Bheema (Pandavas



Peddapuram maridamma temple:

peddapuram maridamma temple

 Peddapuram Maridamma temple is located in Peddapuram taluk in East Godavari district. Maridamma festival is celebrated for thirty-one days from the Amavasya in the month of Jyeshtha to the Amavasya in the month of Ashadha. Thousands congregate with dances like kolatoms and display physical feats and skills with sticks. They also revel in music, dance drumming, garaga dances, processions and other communal activities. A wide variety of house hold articles are sold in the fair held during the festival. Cycle races, cattle shows, parrot circuses and agricultural exhibitions are also held here. 'Kumbham' is carried in decorated vessels, kept in open carts. Sometimes men and women dressed to resemble those personages stand on the carts. These carts are taken in procession to the temple to the accompaniment of music and dance and offered to the God, then food is distributed as 'prasadam'.



Maridamma Festival(jathara) is held in the Maridamma temple, in Peddapuram taluk in East Godavari district. Celebrated for thirty-one days from the Amavasya in the month of Jyeshtha to the Amavasya in the month of Ashadha, this Andhra Pradesh temple festival also hosts dances like kolatoms and display physical feats and skills with sticks.


Pandavula metta:

pandavulametta hills

Sri Suryanarayana Swami Temple, Pandavula Metta

pandavulametta suryanarayana swamy temple

The Temple is located at a distance of 22 Kms from Kakinada, 45 Kms from Rajahmundry and 85 Kms from Amalapuram. Sakuni who lost his kingdom and who lost his father in the Yuga of Dwapara wanted to take revenge against Kuru race kings. So that he entered the kingdom of Duryodhana as his uncle. Sakuni was a scholar in Numerology. He captivated the heart of Duryodhana with his pleasant words. In fact Sakuni's main aim was to ruin Kourava and Pandava people totally.



One day Duryodhana invited the Pandava brothers to participate in gambling. Sakuni had a spiritual power of his father. The both parties started the gambling, but with the spiritual power of the Sakuni's father Duryodhana got victory. According to the game rule Pandava brothers should leave their Kingdom for 12 years and spend 1 year unknowingly. Totally the period should be 13 years. So Pandava brothers left their kingdom and started to visit several places in India. On their way to Rameswaram they stayed some years in Peddapuram on a hill, which was located in between Bay of Bengal and the river Godavari.





The hill was in a Jungle. Only Koya people were there. Because Addateegala, Rajavommangi and Peddapuram were the main places of Koya people.



The Pandava brothers arranged a tunnel way to Rajahmundry from this hill through which tunnel they used to have river bath. This hill was named after their name.



pandavulametta caves



"PANDAVULA METTA" till today we can find Pandava names and Draupathi names in Koya people. The entrance of the tunnel is there today. The rest of the tunnel was disturbed in the Yuga changes. After some time they left the hill for Rameswaram. The hill is there today. People constructed temple on the hill and arranged the steps to the hill also.



There was a small village near to this hill in those days. In the Yuga of Kaliyuga 1450 BC. One man named, Peddapatrudu occupied the place and ruled that place. He constructed a fort. People named that place as "PEDDAPURAM". The fort constructed in 38 Acres. Later Vatsavaya kings occupied the village and started their ruling. From 1714 BC. to 1694 BC. was ruled by Sri Raja Vatsavaya Kala Thimma Jagapathi Bagadhoor. His father's name was Vudhanda Raya Jagapathi. In those days the Delhi rulers arranged one representative. His name was Nizam.





After running of Delhi rulers, the representative declared self - ruling. He arranged Mr. Anwarudhin as his representative to collect revenue from Godavari District. Mr. Anwarudhin appointed a person named Mr. Rusthum Khan as his assistant.



One day Mr. Rusthum Khan came to Peddapuram, stayed on the Pandavula Metta, and invited the Peddapuram rulers to have a good talk. Mrs Ragavamma sent her three sons with small escorts to meet Mr.Rusthum Khan. Mr. Rusthum Khan welcomed to his room and very next month he killed the three brothers with sword. The news came to Mrs. Ragavamma garu. She sent her only one grand son to Vijayanagaram and closed the fort gates. She asked the every women of the fort to come to the gun powder room and closed the room doors include her. Their faithful servant Mr. Challa Pedda fired the room the total women of the fort were burnt in that fire.



In those days there was Rushi culture and traditions in that jungle area. Sri Chaya, Padmini, Prabha, Prajna Devi, sametha Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Vari temple was planned and constructed by Sri Saluri Venkata Subbarao garu, hailed as Raja Yogi and pancha Pranavananda in the year 1952 and has a history of five decades. The temple and Sanctum sanctorum is on the hill top, popularly known as Pandavula Metta.





In those days, it was very isolated surrounded by palm trees and thorny bushes. Sri Salluri Subbarao carried the work single handedly and cleared the area for construction of the temple and planted a number of tree plants. Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Varu, the main deity or Archamurty of the temple faces the East and rising sun from Bay of Bengal which is just 22 Km away.



During these five decades, the temple became Panchayatana, Navagraha, Sri Suryana Swamy vari devastanam. Lord Sri Krishna, Lord Siva, Lord Sri Venkateswara, Sri Gayatri Matha and Hill Goddess from the five deities of the panchayatana order besides the Navagrahas. Lord Sri Valli sametha Sri Subramanyeswara Swamy vari temple is in the North-West side of the temple.



Pandava Caves



There are also two natural caves on the hill facing East . It is widely believed that the Pandavas of Epic Mahabharatha lived here for some time during their 'Aranyavasa'. "Bheemunipadalu' (prints of Bheema's feet, the second brother of Pandavas) can be seen on a hill rock behind the temple. It is also believed that there is tunnel from this place to Rajahmundry.



One has to cover 108 steps to reach the temple on this hill/Metta Recently, a very good motorable road was laid by the Government to reach the police Repeater station and the temple. The height of Pandavula Metta is about 200 Feet. Hence, one can experience excellent sea breeze in all seasons. The sea (Bay of Bengal) is just 22 Km away. The area around the temple is surrounded by mango, plam and other trees and Tapioca plantation giving well laid green carpet beside the serene beauty and sanctity of the deity. As the temple is in the hands of private persons, not run by Endowments Department, the development is slow, and facilities provided to pilgrims are meager.









A visitor to this Metta can also plan a small trip engaging a Taxi / Auto at a rate just Rs.100-150/- and can also see the following Ancient temples



1. Sri Maridammavari temple, Sri Sivalayam / Sri Venkateswara Temple 1Km away from Peddapuram

2. Sri Nokalamma Vari Temple Kandrakota Village Peddapuram Mandal 8 Km.

3. Sri Sringara Vallabha Swami Vari Temple Tirupathi village Peddapuram Mandal. 11 Km from Peddapuram, 3 Km from Kandrakota.

4. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Vari Temple (hailed as the Asia's highest Anjaneya Swamy Vari Statue (52 ft.), run by Kanchi Sringeri Peetham). Between Samlakot and Peddapuram 4 Km.



The distance is given from Peddapuram town. The route is Peddapuram - Kandrakota, Tirupathi (via Marlava), Samalakota (via Divili), Peddapuram. A visitor will certainly enjoy the trip and can have a darshan of these age - old temples.







Festivals



Radha Saptami, which falls on "Magha Sudda Saptami" in the month of February.

Subramanya Shashti which falls on "Margasira Shudda Shashti' during November / December".

Apart from that a number of devotees visit the temple on every Sunday and offer prayers.





Accommodation



There is no facilities of accommodation for over night stay on the hill top / Metta as the temple is run by a private individuals and not by Endowment Department. The temple and the Archakas are surviving on the contributions given by the pilgrims.



There is a "Guest House" adjacent to the police wireless repeater station only meant for occasionally visiting officials and not for others. However, there are excellent and affordable lodging facilities are available in Peddapuram Town.

Temple Authorities:



Person In-Charge

Sri Suryanarayana Swami temple,

Pandavula Metta

Peddapuram

Peddapuram Mandal

East Godavari District.PIN 533 437

 

Gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy temple.

GOLLLALAMAMIDADA HISTORY



GOLLLALAMAMIDADA IS VERY FAMOUS FOR IT'S TEMPLES.
MANY SPIRITUAL PEOPLE BORN IN THIS VILLAGE. THEY LEAD THEIR LIFE FOR GOD AND SERVING THE PEOPLE.IN ANCIENT DAYS GOLLALAMAMIDADA IS FULL OF MANGO TREES. IN TELUGU THEY ARE CALLED "VATIKA"THIS BECAME"VADA". MANGO"S ARE CALLED "MAMIDI KAYALU"IN TELUGU .THIS "MAMIDIVATIKA" BECAME MAMIDADA.

PEOPLE WHO BELONGS TO GOLLALU LIVES IN THIS VILLAGE.MAMIDADA+GOLLALA - "GOLLALAMAMIDADA". 





Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, G.Mamidada

This is an ancient lord suryadeva temple in gollalamamida village in east godavari.Gollalamamidada is in pedapudi mondal,nearly 20 kilometers far from kakinada.On radhasaptami there is very good radhotsvam in gollalamamida suryanarayana murthy temple.This is one and only suryadeva temple in east godavari. How to reach? From biccavole Gollalamamida nearly 3 kilometers.There is a railway station in biccavole but only passenger trains stop only.There is continue bus service from kakinada and rajahmundry to biccavole.

gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy temple.

This gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy temple is located at a distance of 20 Km from Kakinada, 58 Km from Rajahmundry and 65 Km from Amalapuram (Via Kotipalli). Gollala Mamidada, Peddapudi Mandal, East Godavari District is a well - known pilgrim center for the last hundred years is situated on the banks of the river "Thulya Bhaga" (Antharvahini). This is one of the famous and holy pilgrim center of the East Godavari District. All over Andhra, Gollala Mamidada is called "Gopurala Mamidada". The famous "Rama Temple"

gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy temple.

This gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy temple is located at a distance of 20 Km from Kakinada, 58 Km from Rajahmundry and 65 Km from Amalapuram (Via Kotipalli). Gollala Mamidada, Peddapudi Mandal, East Godavari District is a well - known pilgrim center for the last hundred years is situated on the banks of the river "Thulya Bhaga" (Antharvahini). This is one of the famous and holy pilgrim center of the East Godavari District. All over Andhra, Gollala Mamidada is called "Gopurala Mamidada". The famous "Rama Temple". This temple is located at a distance of 20 Km from Kakinada, 58 Km from Rajahmundry and 65 Km from Amalapuram (Via Kotipalli). with its towering (Gopuras), the famous "Surya Temple" (The second Surya Temple of A.P after Arasavilli ), "Venkateswara Temple, Sainatha Temple " and also the ancient and the famous "Bheemeswara Temple" are here in this holy place.


Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple at Gollalamamidada village was incepted by late Sri Kovvuri Basivi Reddy Garu in the year 1920, a great Charitable and auspicious and dedicated mind Jamindar of Gollalamamidada. He has not only rendered dedicated service for the temple, but also dedicated his life for the benefit and welfare of the public at large.

 

This temple own 16 Acres of wet land donated by successors of late founder for the maintenance and up - keep of the temple.

According to Saivagama, every day archanas are performed. Abhisheka is done regularly according to sastra. Thousands of people from far - off places throng the temple to worship Siddi Vinayaka, who fulfills the wishes of his devotees quickly, directly. Devotees worship at the shrine of Ganapathi, placed in the midst of coconut gardens, the green fields and natural surroundings. Devotees take a vow to visit the temple to get their wishes fulfilled it is the belief and practice of the people of this area to make a promise in the name of this God.


This temple was managed by the followers of late founder under the control and supervision by Endowments Department till an Executive Officer was appointed for the first time in the year 1991. This temple was classified U/s.6(b) (ii) of the Act 30/87 and it is under the administrative control of the Deputy Commissioner, Endowments Department, Kakinada. At present, Sri K. Gopala Krishna Reddy member of founders family and Person - in- Management manages the temple jointly.

The performance of rituals in this temple is in accordance with Sri Vyshanava Samradaya. This temple has gained much importance in Andhra Pradesh as the tenets are of Vyshanava Sampradaya. It is attracting good number of pilgrims all days and especially on Sunday to pray their Owings to Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Varu.

The annual income of the temple on Ac.16.76 cts. of wetland is of Rs.1,30,000/- in terms of cash. In addition to this, the temple is getting annually Rs.1,00,000 as votive offerings.

The gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy temple has been developed by raising structures and super structures with the auspicious funds donated by the family members of the late founder.

gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy Festivals;

Radha Sapthami on Maga Sudda Sapthami (February Month).
Bhishma Ekadasi in the month of February every year.

gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy Accommodation

Amenities are provided to the pilgrims visiting temple.
There are no Guest Houses as the tradition in this temple is to worship the Deity and leave the premises. Contact : 0884 - 2364543 (R).
gollalamamida suryanarayana swamy Temple Authorities:

Person - in - Management,
Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple,
G.Mamidada Village,
Pedapudi Mandal,
East Godavari District.

 

SRI KODANDA RAMACHANDRA MURTHY TEMPLE

SRI KODANDA RAMACHANDRA MURTHY TEMPLE  

THIS SRI RAMA TEMPLE IS VERY FAMOUS.IT WAS BUILT BY DWARAMPUDI SUBBI REDDY&RAMA REDDY.MIRROR ROOM IS ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF KODANDARAMA CHANDRA MURTHY TEMPLE WITH LOT OF MIRRORS.THIS TEMPLE IS CALLED AS SECOND BHADRACHALAM.

MIRROR'S ROOM IN KODANDARAMA TEMPLE