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 Temple info -3084 கோயில் தகவல்-3084 SRI BALA BALAJI DEVASTHANAM, APPANAPALLI Appanapalli is Located at a distance of 70 Km from Kakinada (Via Yanam & Bodasakurru), 110 Km (Via Ravulapalem from Kakinada), 85 Km from Rajahmundry and 35 Km from Amalapuram (Via Ambajipeta) 13 Km (Via Bodasakurru Ferry) from Amalapuram. Appanapalli, a remote village in Mamidikuduru Mandal of East Godavari District, situated on the holy banks of river Vynateya has attained reputation as second Tirupathi of Konaseema being the abode of Lord Bala Balaji. Surrounded by river Godavari on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on 4th side, flanked by wide spread paddy fields, coconut gardens, plain Mango and Jack trees konaseema appears as a part of heaven came down to earth. The village Appanapalli derived its name after a Rushi called “Appana” who did THAPASSU for the good of the world. This place in olden days was famous for well-read Brahmins in Vedas who used to spend their time in reciting hymns and per...

 Temple info -2811 கோயில் தகவல்-2811 SRI MANDESWARA SWAMI TEMPLE, MANDAPALLI Mandapalli is Situated 38 Km from Rajahmundry, 60 Km from Kakinada and 30 Km from Amalapuram.In the days of yore, this locality was the holy ashram of the sage Dhadhichi Maharshi. This hermit Dhadhichi has done a supreme sacrifice of donating his valuable spinal cord for the mighty and powerful weapon popularly known as Vajrayudha of Lord Indra, which was employed to kill the deadly asuraas. The weapons wielded by the eight suras in the eight directions called astadikpalakas, killed innumerable ghostly demons. To avenge the death of these demons certain other demons called Aswadha and Pippale invaded the area under reference and brought about untold havoc. At last the eminent hermit ‘Agasta’ living in South India obliging the prayers of the people and their King assured them of the death of these giants in the hands of ‘Lord Sani’ the son of the Sun God. Further they appealed Sani Deva to protect them by p...

 Temple info -2344 கோயில் தகவல் -2344 SRI UMA MARKANDEYESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, SRI UMMARKENDEESHWARA SWAMY TEMPLE Rajamandri Sri Uma Markandeyeswara Swamy Temple is a famous temple located in Rajahmundry town dedicated to Lord Shiva. Here, Lord Shiva is residing in the form of Uma Markandeyeswara Swami. The temple was reconstructed in 1818 by Gundu Sobhanadriswara Rao. The reconstruction of the temple was done with the addition of a gate at Gunduvari Street. Legend According to the legends, Sage Mrukhanada was childless and he prayed to Lord Shiva here for a child. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him and granted him with the wish of a child. However, Lord Shiva asked the sage to choose between a child with a life of 11 years and a child with low intelligence but with a long life. Sage and his wife chose the child with a life of 11 years. Later, after 11 years the death came to take the life of the child; however, the child was granted a long life by Lord Shiva. A...

 Temple info -1954 கோயில் தகவல் -1954 Godavari River Markandeya Temple, Rajahmundry In Andhra-Pradesh History: is nearly 2500 years old. It is one of the oldest shrines in south India, which is devoted to Lord Surya or the Sun God. It is believed that Lord Shiva had blessed the legendary sage Markandeya with a long life by offering his own prayer to Lord Surya at this Temple. The temple is built in the unique beehive style of architecture, boasting the majestic grandeur of the ancient Indian architecture. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Surya in the form of Sri Markandeya Narayana Swamy. The temple is famous for performing special puja and rituals for health, wealth, and prosperity. It is one of the best temple in Andhra-Pradesh which you must visit. 1. The Markandeya Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the city of Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, India.  2. The temple is estimated to be established 1000 years back and is built in the South Indian sty...

 Temple info -1890 கோயில் தகவல் -1890 Mandapalli Saneeswara Temple: Mandapalli Saneeswara Temple(Mandapalli Shani Temple) is 38 kilometers from Rajahmundry, 60 kilometers from Kakinada and 30 kilometers from Amalapuram. Mandapalli Saneeswara Temple Mandapalli Saneeswara Temple History: Mandapalli Temple History – It was the holy ashram of sage Dhadhichi Maharshi in the days of old.This Dadhichi hermit made a supreme sacrifice by giving his precious spinal card for the powerful and strong arm popularly known as Lord Indra’s Vajrayudha. It was used to destroy killer asuraas. The weapons which the eight suras wielded in the eight directions called ashtadikpalakas destroyed countless ghostly demons. Some other demons called Aswadha and Pippale invaded the area under reference to avenge the death of these demons and caused untold havoc. Finally in the presence of ‘Lord Sani’ the son of the Sun God, the revered hermit ‘Agasta’ residing in South India obliging the prayers of the people an...

 Temple info -1637 கோயில் தகவல் -1637 Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple Bikkavolu Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple Bikkavolu is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka. The main deity inside the temple is 7 feet tall. The Unique feature of this Idol is that trunk of the lord turned towards the right. It is said that this Idol is Swayambhu (self-manifested).  History This idol is a monolithic statue and is known as Vijayanand Ganapathi. It is said that this Idol is increasing year by year and measures 90 x 50 inches. It is believed to be installed during 849 AD – 892 AD by the Chalukya Kings of the eastern region. Devotees used to whisper their wish in the Lord’s ear. This idol was discovered in the agricultural fields. In the year 1988 the then priest, Golapalli Chalapati Rao performed Laksha Patri Pooja and Ganapathi Homam on every Sukla Chaviti day and this continued for 10 years. Later this pooja process continued by their family members. Water comes out from the bottom portion of the left leg of the Lo...