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 Temple info -2808 கோயில் தகவல்-2808 SRIKAKULESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE,Srikakulam           Significance Srikakulam has a rich history and is the first capital of the Andhra Kingdom. The ancient Srikakuleswara Swamy temple is located on the banks of River Krishna and is considered to be the 57th of 108 Divya Desams, holiest of shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu, by Vasihnavaites. The temple has a rich cultural and historical legacy and is one of the oldest temples in the south. Great poets like Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhoumudu, Kasuala Purushottama and Narayanatheertha, the composer of Sri Krishna Leela Tharangini praised the temple in their works. The temple is located in the mandal of Ghantasala, which is a popular Buddhist center. The temple attracts huge crowds each year as the Lord is considered to be very generous in fulfilling the wishes of his ardent devotees. The temple has been referred to in many ancient texts and according to Hindu mythology, Srikakulam is t...

 Temple info -2343 கோயில் தகவல் -2343 Sri Uma Rudra Koteswara Swamy Temple Sri Uma Rudra Koteswara Swamy Temple in Temple Street (Gudi Veedhi) in Srikakulam Town is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is built with Saalihundam Red Stone and the Architecture resembles the South Indian style. The rituals are being conducted as per Panchaayatana Agama Sastram. It is one of the 5 Shiva Temples , constructed on the Banks of River Naagaavali by Lord Balaraama. They are popularly known as Pancha Linga Kshetras in Northern Andhra Pradesh. The Temple is said to have been originally built about 5000 Years ago. Recent modifications/ rebuilding was done in Year 1774 by Sri Magatapalli Kamayya Setti of Konada Village in Vijayanagaram District. Since Year 2001, Further Renovations were Assisted by Samkrg Pistons (Local Factory) and Krushnam Vande Jagadgurum (A Spiritual Organisation). Legend has it that , during the later part of Dwapara Yuga, Lord Bala Raama (Elder Brother of Lord Krishna) , instead of...

 Temple info -2228 கோயில் தகவல் -2228 Sri Neelmani Durgadevi Temple, located in Pathapatnam, Srikakulam District, has a history of about 400 years. Gajapati Maharaja, who used to roam the Paralakhemundi region, saw his mother in a dream and the landmarks say that I was in a certain place. Go there and look for the statue in the form of what the seller said. Worship and festivals have been held in the temple on that day since the reign of Gajapati Maharaj. As Patna is the border region of Andhra Pradesh, it attracts a large number of devotees from West Bengal and Odisha. Also here is another story in the campaign. In the past, an old man used to farm the fields here. One day while plowing the field with a plow, he saw that something was blocking the plow in the ground. Thus it is known from these two stories that this temple was built. The Sri Neelkantheshwara Swamy Temple near this temple is also very special. This cove also has a history of hundreds of years. It is said that Lord ...

 Temple info -1478 கோயில் தகவல் -1478 Gulla Seetharamapuram Rama temple Lord Rama during the 14 years of his Vanavasa came to this place alone with only sita to spend some time, hence till today this temple is known as Ekantha Vasam lo Sita Ramulu. The deity of Sita Ramulu are Swayambhu Here you will not find deities of Lord Hanuma & Lakshmana, and no weapons with Lord Rama.         In 16th century this place came to prominence after temple construction by Bobbili Samsthanam. This is the only temple after Bhadrachalam, Sita Devi Sits on the lap of Sri Rama. Once the temple is maintained by hundreds of staff (priests, dancers,manager,cook,sweepers,washer-mans,barber etc. Even now you can see the abandoned kitchen and staff quarters. Now it's surviving on just one Priest. Place Name                   : Sita Rama Swamy Temple Timings                      ...

 Temple info -1478 கோயில் தகவல் -1478 Gulla Seetharamapuram Rama temple Lord Rama during the 14 years of his Vanavasa came to this place alone with only sita to spend some time, hence till today this temple is known as Ekantha Vasam lo Sita Ramulu. The deity of Sita Ramulu are Swayambhu Here you will not find deities of Lord Hanuma & Lakshmana, and no weapons with Lord Rama.         In 16th century this place came to prominence after temple construction by Bobbili Samsthanam. This is the only temple after Bhadrachalam, Sita Devi Sits on the lap of Sri Rama. Once the temple is maintained by hundreds of staff (priests, dancers,manager,cook,sweepers,washer-mans,barber etc. Even now you can see the abandoned kitchen and staff quarters. Now it's surviving on just one Priest. Place Name                   : Sita Rama Swamy Temple Timings                      ...

 Temple info -1138 கோயில் தகவல் -1138 Sri Mukhalingeswara Swamy temple at Srimukhalingam The Srimukhalingeswara Temple, known as Dhaskhina Kasi ... one of the popular Shiva temples, is located at Sri Mukhalingam. Srimukhalingam is a village panchayat in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Mukhalingam is located at 18°36′00″N 83°58′00″E / 18.6000°N 83.9667°E / 18.6000; 83.9667. It has an average elevataion of 28 meters (95 feet). Sri Mukhalingam is one of the famous Hindu piligrimage centers in Andhra Pradesh. Sri Mukhalingam was also capital of Eastern Ganga kings of Kalinga(ancient Orissa). The temple of Srimukhalingam was built by Kamarnava II in 8th century AD of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. It is beautiful place , it boasts of supremely elegant and precise sculptures along with the remarkable symmetry in the ground plan as well as the elevation. It is considered to be amongst the finest examples of Kalinga style of architecture. Legend has it that a ...

 Amazing temple info- 78 அதிசய கோயில் தகவல்-78 Yendala Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Ravivalasa (Tekkali): The Ravivalasa village in Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, which houses the Yendala Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, wears a festive look on Mahashivratri . The temple has a self-elevated Shivalingam (around 50 feet tall) that stands without a dome. Devotees believe that the stone idol grows in size. According to local belief, the Shivalingam has been slowly growing in size over the past thousands of years and has also become slightly tilted. Various mythologies as well as the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are also associated with it. It's also believed that a darshan of the lord and a dip in the water body next to the temple can cure skin diseases. On the eve of Mahashivratri, local artist and sculptor Golla Veraraju was found painting the rock depicting the lord's eyes. "I have been seeing the Shivalingam for the past 45 years and it has definitely grown in size. Th...

6. Arasavalli Suryanarayana swami temple Arasavalli Sun Temple is a 7th-century AD Sun Temple at Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated in Arasavalli Village at a distance of 1 km east of Srikakulam Town. It is believed that the temple was built by king Devendra Varma, ruler of the Kalinga Dynasty. The temple is still being visited today and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the town. This temple is considered as one of the oldest sun temples in India. ABOUT TEMPLE The famous Sun God Temple situated in Arasavalli Village which is at a distance of about 1 K.M. east of Srikakulam Town District head quarters of the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the ancient and all among two sun God temples in our Country. According to Padmapuranam , Sage Kasyapa installed the Idol of Surya at Arasavalli for the Welfare of mankind . Therefore , the Surya is of Kasyapasa Gotra . He is also termed as planetary King .  According to the ' Sthalapuranam ...

3. Kurmanathaswamy temple, Srikurmam Srikurmam Kurmanathaswamy Temple (also known as Srikurmam temple) is a Hindu temple in the Gara mandal of the Srikakulam district in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is dedicated to the Kurma avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kurmanathaswamy, and his consort Lakshmi, worshipped as Kurmanayaki. According to Hindu legend, the presiding deity is believed to have manifested here in the form of a tortoise-shaped deity upon the wishes of Swetha Chakravarthi. Brahma then consecrated the deity with Gopala Yantra. The temple is famous for ancestor worship. Religion Hinduism District Srikakulam district Deity Kurmanathaswamy (Vishnu) Kurmanayaki (Lakshmi) Location Sri Kurmam State Andhra Pradesh Country India Architecture Completed 2nd century AD Srikurmam is the only Indian temple in the world where Vishnu is worshiped in his Kurma avatar. Initially dedicated to Shiva and referred to as Kurmesw...