Indian
States
Andhra Pradesh
Temples
Kolanpuka
This temple is famous as the jain temple
of Mahavira , 2000 years old, having 1.5 meters high image of
Mahavira. Kolanupaka became the second capital of the Kalyani
Chalukyas in the 11th century. The memorial stones have been preserved
well for the last thousand years by the people. Besides the famous
Jain temple, you can also find here the Shri
Veeranarayana temple and the Shri Someshwara temple and the Kolanupaka
site museum.
Bhadrachalam
Temple
This pilgrim canter is known for the temple
of Sita Ramachandra. The Godavari river flows here quietly but
gracefully. The uniqueness of the temple is that the idol of Lord
Rama has a bow in one hand along with Shanku and Chakra, amalgamation
of two avatars - Vishnu and Rama.
Timings
: Open from 5:30 am till 12:00 in the noon and reopens at
4:00 in the evening and again closed at 8:00 pm.
How
To Reach :
By
Air : 241 km from Vijayawada.
By
Rail : 40 km from Ramchandra Road.
Dwaraka
Tirumala Temple
The temple was constructed by the Myalavaram
Zamindars between the years 1877 and 1902. This pilgrimage center
is called Dwaraka Tirumala after the great saint, "Dwaraka"
who located the self manifested idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara.
Timings : Open from 5:30 am till 12:00 in the noon reopens
at 4:00 pm and again get closed at 8:00 pm.
Kanaka
Durga
This is the temple of Sri Kanaka Durga situated
on the indrakila hill which attracts lots of visitors. It is said
that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed Sri Chakra.
Goddess Durga killed the demon Durgam on the request of the other
Gods,. At that time she has been described as in the golden color.
So the Gods called her as Kanaka Durga. Chanting of mantras and
devotional music euphonies the air in the mornings creating a
serene atmosphere.
Timings : From 5:30 in the morning till 12:00 in the noon
and reopens in the evening at 4:00 and get closed again at 8:00
pm.
Kalahasti
This famous temple in Kalahasti, kalahasteswara worshipped
as a Vaayu Lingam. Enshrines the Vaayu Lingam - representing the
element wind - of the five elements of Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam
and Prithvi. Shri Kalahasti Temple is also famous
for performing Sarpadosha (RahuKetu) Nivaarana Pooja.
How
To Reach
By
Air : 27 km from Tirupati.
By
Road : 27 Km from Tirupati.
