Undavalli Caves History Timings Address

This rock cut caves dates back to 6th -7th century A.D. The King Vishnu Kundina promoted Buddhism, during his times this caves used to be the rest homes for Buddist monks. Later this region came under the control of Hindu rulers who promoted Hinduism. Chalukyan Kings contributed in building this rock cut caves. 

Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Temple Undavalli Caves is a four-storeyed rock cut caves located in Tadepalle Mandal. Lord Siva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma shrines are located here. It is believed that there is an underground passage between Undavalli Caves and Mangalagiri Temple which is 8 km in length. In the first floor, images of Lord Vishnu, Lord Siva and Lord Brahma were carved on the rocks. In the second floor, there is an idol of Anantha Padmanabha Swamy in the recumbent posture was sculptured out of a single rock which is 20 ft long.

Undavalli Caves Timings: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ryali Jagan Mohini Keshava Swamy Temple

As per the Legends, the King Vikrama Deva ruler of this region was relaxing under a tree after hunting. In his dreams, he saw a group of devotees praising the Lord with their songs. King got up from the sleep and remained awake for some time and went to sleep again. He got the same dream again while asleep. The same day night, Lord Vishnu appeared in the dreams of the Kings and revealed his whereabouts. As advised by the Lord, the King built the wooden chariot and started dragging the Car, after reaching some distance the nail of chariot fallen down. King ordered the staff to recover the Idol below the Earth. Temple was built for this Idol where the king had the dream of Bhajans.

The presiding deity is known as Jagan Mohini Keshava.  The front portion of the Idol is depicting the Lord Vishnu in the male form, and the back portion is of the female form which is Jagan Mohini. The figure is a typical female form with a fine and flowing lock of hair and knit with flowers. There are ornaments on her legs. 

  

Bhadrakali Temple History Warangal

From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built by the Chalukyan King Pulakesi II in 625 century A.D. Temple was built to celebrate the victory over Venginadu lies on the banks of  River Godavari. Later this region came under the control of Kakatiya's, under whom the temple had a glorious time. They adopted Goddess Kali as their Family deity. Ganapathi Deva of Kakatiya dynasty built the present lake which is next to the temple.  

Later this region came under the attack of Muslim rulers Alauddin Khilji and his general Malik Kafur, Ghias Uddin Tughlaq, Bahamani Sultans and Golconda Nawabs. Temple lost its prominence and wealth during the invasion. The wealth of this temple was looted by the Muslim rulers.

It is only in the year 1950, Sri Ganapathi Sastry from Karnataka who was an ardent devotee of the Goddess renovated the temple with the help of Affluent Villagers. 

Thousand Pillar Temple Hanmakonda Warangal

Thousand Pillar Temple is located in Hanmakonda, Warangal District. Temple was built on a square platform which was raised 1 metre above the ground. This temple consists of 1000 pillars with beautiful carvings on it. This temple was built with typical Chalukyan architecture. 
This temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal in 1163 A.D. This temple was built with the pious effort from the King Rudra Deva of the Kakatiya dynasty. This temple complex has three shrines, dedicated to Lord Siva, Vishnu and Surya (Sun God). A large black basalt stone Nandi placed on an open platform in between the temple and the Nandi Pavilion. This temple was destroyed by the Muslim ruler Tuglak during his invasion of the south. 

Ramappa Temple Palampet Warangal

This temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya dynasty in 1234 Century A.D. This temple was built with the pious efforts from the general Rudra of the Recherla family.  To the north of the main temple is a subsidiary temple whose platform has eight cells. The entrance door is carved with the images of Siva Thanadavam poses. There is an another temple in the south with beautiful carvings.

Ramappa Temple Warangal is dedicated to Lord Siva with Nandi Mandap in front. The vimana was built using sponge-like bricks which float on water. The main temple stands on a platform which is 2 metres from the ground. Temple has five facets and stands on 32 pillars.

Ramappa Temple Timings: 6:00 am -  6:00 pm

Chaya Someswara Temple Panagal Nalgonda

Chaya Someswara Panagal Temple is located in Nalgonda district. The presiding deity is called by Chaya Someswar Swamy. The temple is famous for the Chaya (shadow) on the presiding deity. The shadow remains steady from Sunrise to Sunset. It is a marvellous engineering construction.  
This temple was built during 11th and 12th Century AD by Ikshvaku dynasty.  This temple was later renovated by Kunduru Cholas in 12th Century A.D. 

By Air

1. The nearest International airport is at Hyderabad which is 117 km away.
2. Next nearest is airport is at Vijayawada which is 203 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Nalgonda which is 2.1 km away
2. Direct Train to Nalgonda is available from all parts of the country.

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple Agiripalli

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Siva. Devulapalli Achyutabagavantulu built this temple in 1626 A.D.  Car (Rathotsavam) festival will be celebrated in a grand, where thousands of devotees participate in this mega event. Maghotsavam is one the main festivals of the temple, which falls between Pushya Bahula Ekadasi and Maga Suddha Sapthami. During festival days, Lord will be taken out in a procession. There are 740 steps to reach the temple. 

To the west of Sobhanagiri Hill, there is a temple tank called Varaha Pushkarini. It is said that Lord Adi Varaha Swamy an incarnation of Lord Vishnu dug this tank, hence it is named after the Lord Varaha Swamy. 

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Evening Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kanaka Durga Temple Vijaywada

Goddess Kanaka Durga self-manifested here. As per the Legends, Malleswara was installed by Yudhistra, elder brother of Pandavas. Arjuna, one of the Pandava brother's installed Vijayeswara to celebrate his victory with Lord Siva. Arjuna performed penance for Lord Siva seeking Pasupatha Astra. Lord Siva took the form of Hunter , Goddess Parvati as Huntress and Siva Ganas took various forms to test the devotion of Arjuna. Lord Siva as a hunter started hunting wild boar on the Indrakiladri mountain. Wild boar while escaping from the hunter came near to Arjuna. Arjuna thought of shooting board with his bow and arrow. This lead to the fight between Lord Siva and Arjuna. Though Arjuna was no match for Lord Siva, tried to his best to win the fight. Impressed Lord Siva appeared him in actual form and blessed Arjuna with Pasupatha Astra. To commemorate this great event, Arjuna installed Lord Siva and offered his prayers. Lord Siva here called by Vijayeswara. 

Panakala Narasimha Swamy Mangalagiri

It is said that during Krutayuga Honey was offered, Ghee in Dwaparayuga, Milk in Tretayuga and Panakam or Jaggery water in this Kaliyuga. Devotees used to offer Panakam by pouring into the wide open mouth of the Lord. Only half of the Panakam will be accepted by the Lord and the rest will come out of the open mouth which will be offered to the devotees as the prasadam.  There will be no ants even after offering large quantities of Jaggery water. 

As per the Legends, An ancient king Pariyatra had a son by name Hrusva Sringi who born with deformities. Hrusva Sringi to get out of this bodily deformities went on a pilgrimage and finally reached Mangalagiri Hill and started staying here. He performed strict penance for the Lord Narasimha for three years. Knowing this, His father Pariyatra was unhappy and thought of bringing him back home. Pariyatra reached Mangalagiri and try to dissuade his son's penance. Hrusva Sringi who was not convinced with his father's words assumed the shape of an elephant and became the mountain Mangalagiri so that his body might serve the Lord as a holy abode.  

Later Lord Narasimha an incarnation of Lord Vishnu killed the demon Namuchi with his disc and self-manifested here. 

Temple Openings Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Amareswara Temple History Amaravati

The battle between Indra (God of Heaven) and Demon Tarakasura went for  Ten Thousand years. After losing the battle against the demon, Indra sought help from Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu advised Indra to pray for Lord Siva as Tarakasura got the boon from Lord Siva. Lord Siva was reluctant to kill Tarakasura who was a great devotee. Lord Siva deputed Kumara Swamy to lead the army of the Devas. Tarakasura used to wear Siva Linga around his neck because of which he is unbeatable. As advised by the Lord Vishnu, Kumara Swamy used Agni Astra to break the Siva Linga. The Atma Linga broke into five pieces which started reuniting. To prevent this reunification, Indra, Sun, Chandra, Lord Vishnu and Kumara Swamy established those Lingas with devotion. Lord Indra with his Guru Brihaspati established the first and biggest piece and named the Lord as Amareswara 

Amaravati Temple stands on the banks of River Krishna. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and the presiding deity is called by Amareswara Swamy. The main deity here in this temple is in Linga form which is of 15 feet height.

Chejerla Temple History

Sibi,  Son of Mandhata and grandson of Yayati Maharaj who was ruling the kingdom of  Kashmir had two brothers Mehadambara and Jeemutavahana. Mehadambara took permission from his brother and reached the place Cherum Chorla as part of his pilgrimage where Rishis performing penance in the caves of a hill called Devarakonda. Mehadambara performed penance here along with the sages. After his demise, he was buried on the summit of the hill, as his body would not perish it assumed the form of Linga. Villagers saw this Lingakara and built a shrine called Linga Mehadambeswara. The news carried to the King of Kashmir by his escort.  

Jeemutavahana started to Cherum Chorla to bring his brother's body back. On reaching this place, he too followed his brother's footsteps and his body reached Kailash. The news carried by his escorts to the king Sibi. King Sibi reached this place and started performing Hundred Yajnas as this was so holy. By performing Hundred Yajnas one would reach the realm of Brahma. The three Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Vishnu decided to test Sibi's devotion and descended to the Earth at a place called Rupanaguntla Lord Siva transformed as a hunter, Brahma as an arrow and Vishnu as the pigeon. Lord Siva as a hunter trying to shoot the pigeon. The pigeon flew rapidly and found refuge in the hands of the king Sibi, seeking his protection. And at the same time, Sibi was performing his 100th Yajna. 

Hunter told Sibi that his profession is hunting who lives on the flesh of birds and animals. He requested Sibi to release the bird so that he can kill and eat it. Sibi replied that it is his Dharma to protect the one who approaches him. Sibi determined that it is his Dharma to protect the bird and to fulfil hunter's wish. Sibi placed the bird on one side of the balancing pan and tore portions of his body and placed it on the other side of the pan. Bird started weighing more to balance this Sibi started cutting large portions of his body and placed on the scale. The Gods were pleased with his devotion appeared before him in actual form and restored his life and Yajna. Lord Sibi desired the place of Kailasa for himself and his staff and also desired that all their bodies should be transformed into Lingas. Lord Siva granted Sibi's wish and transformed them into Lingas. A temple was built for Sibi' Linga form and called by 'Kapotheswara'.

Mahanandi Temple History

One version is that in the beginning of Krutayuga one Parvata had two sons called Silada and Nandi. The eldest son Silada got his name due to his strict penance in which he gave up eating any food except Sila (Stone). The Lord was so pleased that he converted Silada into a holy hill and began to live upon him. In the same manner, Second son Nandi also meditated upon the Lord Siva and the Lord converted him as his Nandi or his Vahana. The place where Nandi performed penance is considered to be the portion where the present Mahanandi exists.  

Another version is that dynasty of local kings known as Nandas ruled here in the 11th century AD and they built a number of temples and worshipped their tutelary deity namely the Nandi. 

Interesting places near Mahanandi Temple

1. Padma Nandi 
2. Naga Nandi
3. Vinayaka Nandi
4. Garuda Nandi
5. Brahma Nandi
6. Surya Nandi
7. Vishnu Nandi
8. Soma Nandi
9. Siva Nandi

Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple

Ugra Narasimha 

In the southern slope of the hill, the Lord is worshipped in his fierce form Ugra Narasimha. Near to this shrine is the shrine of Guha Narasimha, at the entrance of which is a huge pillar (Ugra Sthambha). It is believed that it is the Pillar which Hiranyakasyapa hit with mace asking his son whether Lord Vishnu was immanent in that pillar too was this same pillar, and that out of this pillar, Lord Vishnu finally emerged out in his ferocious form Ugra Narasimha and killed the demon.  

Kroda Narasimha 

Moving further will take us to Kroda Narasimha, where the Lord is worshipped in the form of a boar. It is said that if one does Narayana Satakshari Japa and Parayana of Varahakanda at this place will be blessed with immense spiritual consciousness. 

Malola Narasimha 

Little further up the hill will lead us to Malola Narasimha. The deity here is Santaroopa, always in the sport with the divine mother Lakshmi. The Kakatiya King Prataparudra has donated the Utsava deity made of gold which is under worship by the Ahobilam Jeeyars.  

Jwala Narasimha

Moving up the hill, there located a shrine for Jwala Narasimha, where the Ugrakala of the Lord is seen, and it is said that this is the actual spot where the fierce anger of the Lord reached its climax when he tore asunder Hiranyakasyapa 

Srisailam Temple History

"Years ago, there lived a princess named Chandravathi who was the daughter of a King who ruled from the Chandragupta Patnam, on the northern bank of the Krishna river. Her father was a valiant warrior who used to be absent from his court quite often due to his other pre-occupations. The princess Chandravathi grew up into a beautiful maiden. She was very pious and devoted by nature and due to a domestic calamity, she went to a forest of Srisailam on the southern side of the river for prayer and penance. She took nothing with her except a faithful herdsman and some cattle. 

The princess was living with the herdsman and the cattle, and living mainly on the forest produce, and upon the milk produced from the cows. She noticed that one black cow out of the herd was not giving any milk at all. She there up on instructed the herdsman to find out the reason for this and to watch the cow. The herdsman hid behind the cow, and watched its movements and came back and reported, that it was not yielding any milk because it gave up all its milk during the course of its wanderings. on a black stone image of Siva in the form of Linga. The princess also witnessed the scene. The night Lord appeared in the dreams of the princess and told her that the black stone lying in the forest was nothing but a manifestation of the Lord Himself. He enjoined upon the princess, the necessity for building a temple around his own Linga. 

Alampura Jogulamba Temple History

Skandapurana also refers the importance of the Goddess Yellamma (Grama Devatha) and Bhudevi. As per the Legends, Everyday, Renuka the wife of Sage Jamadagni used to bring water from river Tungabadhra in a new pot which she prepares from the clay of river Tungabadhra for the Pooja of her husband. This power of moulding clay and Sand into a pot was acquired by her due to the power of her great Pathi (Husband) Bhakti. One day, while she was busy with her daily work, she chanced to glance at a king and queen who were bathing in the river. This caused a little amount of mental disturbance in Renuka so she was not able to prepare the pot. She, therefore, returned Ashram with the empty hands.  

Sage Jamadagni who was aware of the powers of his wife understood that she had deviated from her path and therefore ordered his sons to kill her at once. All of them kept quite, but Parasurama alone was dutiful and carried out the cruel order of his father. Sage Jamadagni was pleased with Parasurama's filial affection and asked him to select any boon. Parasurama immediately asked him to bring his mother back to live. Jamadagni replied him that her head could not be attached to her body as it fell on some impure place and he gave her a boon that the head would be worshipped by the name of Yellamma, and the body would also be equally renowned in the name of Bhudevi. 

Udayasthamana Pooja Guruvayoor

Udayasthamana Pooja is the most and dearest of all Poojas at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple. This Pooja is an offering which involves special poojas and illuminations. This Pooja will be performed right from Dawn to Dusk by the Devaswom itself. This is offered mainly for the fulfilment of the wishes in response to the divine grace received.

Udayasthanama means Sunrise to  Sunset which consists of 15 continuous special poojas in addition to the daily rituals (Poojas). Later in the evening there will be Vilakku (illuminations) in the temple premises and this pooja concludes with Tripuka. 

Devaswom performs Udayasthamana Pooja (continuous pooja) on the auspicious Sri Vaikunta Ekadasi day (11th day) and Dwadasi day (12th day). 

Nava Tirupathi Temples List Timings History

SriVaikuntam

As per the Legends, A thief called Kalathushakan vowed that he would give half his ill-gotten wealth to Sri Vaikuntanathar. He was caught while robbing the place . He prayed to God for help. The Lord assumed the grab of the thief and taught philosophical truths to the King. The king, thinking that Kalathushakan was no thief but a Yogi, became his friend. As per the King's prayers, The lord assumed the name Kallabiran.

As per the Legends, a demon named Somakan stole the creative knowledge of Brahma. Brahma did penance here for the Lord Vishnu to recover the knowledge from the demon. Lord Vishnu fought with the demon and retrieved the creative expertise demon and restored it to Brahma. 

Thirukolur

As per the Legends, Kubera, the God of wealth, was cursed by Goddess Parvati because he was impolite and became bankrupt. Therefore, Parvati, in turn, lost all her Nava Nidhi's (nine forms of wealth) that were the Mahapadma (Sacred Lotus), Padma (Lotus), Shanku (Conch), Makara (Crocodile), Kachyapa (tortoise), Mukund (Quicksilver), Kund(jasmine), Neelam (sapphire), and Kharva(dwarf). These Nava Nidhis' did penance here for the Lord Vishnu to marry them. He responded and appeared as 'Vaithamanidhi' (one who kept the wealth safe), the protector of the Nidhis. Kubera relieved from the curse here. 

The war between Dharma(righteousness) and Adharma (wickedness) took place at this spot. Dharma stayed here, praying to the Lord Vishnu. One day, Adharma attacked him and was sent fleeing by Dharma. Therefore. this area got the title Adharmapisunam. 

Tiruttani Murugan Thanga Kavasam

Main Idol Shasta will be covered with Gold armour and it will be eye feasting for the devotees. Devotees witness this pooja as priests adorn Murugan with Thanga Kavasam (Gold Covering). 

Timings: 8:00 am, 12:00 pm

Ticket Cost: Rs.500

Persons allowed on a ticket: 2

Dress Code

Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Normal pant and Shirt/ Kurta, Pyjama

Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

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Sandhana Kaapu Tiruttani Murugan Temple

Sandhana Kaapu is an Alangaram performed to the Lord Murugan. Sandhana (Sandalwood paste) will be applied to the deity and devotees will be seated during this Seva. Seva starts with applying Sandalwood paste and concludes with Darshanam of the Main deity.

Sandhana Kaapu is a Daily Seva.

Timings: 5:00 pm

Ticket Cost: Rs.500

Persons allowed on a ticket: 2

Reporting Procedure

1. Please carry Original Photo ID proof at the time of reporting.
2. Report at the Office with e-receipt and ID proof on the booking date.

Thirukalyanam Urchavam Tiruttani Murugan Temple

Kalyanam will be performed :  Thu and Sat

Timings: 10:00 am

Ticket Cost: Rs.2000

Persons allowed on a ticket: 5

Thirukalyanam Urchavam

This ritual will be performed for the well being of the entire humanity. So the couples especially the newly wed, who wish to have a blissful marital life with the blessings of Lord Murugan participate in Kalyanotsavam ThiruKalyanam. Thirukalyanam (Celestial wedding) will be performed to the Utsava deities, Murugan, Srivalli, and Devasena. This is an hour long Urchavam and it concludes with Mangalya Dharana to the Goddesses. 

Reporting Procedure

1. Please carry Original Photo ID proof at the time of reporting.
2. Report at the Office with e-receipt and ID proof on the booking date.

Kapaleeshwar temple Mylapore Chennai

As per the Legends, Once Lord Siva was explaining the significance of Letters in the word "Kailash" to the Goddess Parvati. During that time, a beautiful peacock came by and started dancing, displaying its splendid plumes which grabbed Parvati's attention. She missed a little of what her husband was saying and asked him to repeat it. Angered, Lord Siva cursed Goddess Parvati to become a peacock. Parvati begged forgiveness and Siva directed Her to do penance at Mayilai to regain her divine form.

Parvati as a peacock offered Puja to the Siva Lingam. Impressed Lord gave her Darshan and she regained her divine form. She then requested the Lord that the place where she lived in as a peacock should be known as Mayilai.  

It is said that the original temple was destroyed by the Portuguese in 15th Century. Later, Muthiappa Mudaliar from Mylapore constructed the present form of temple in the 16th Century. Temple was built in the Dravidian style with a pyramidal multi-tiered Gopuram (temple tower). 

Parthasarathy temple history Timings Address

It is believed that this temple was built by Chola King Sumati Raja Chola, who was a great devotee of Sri Venkateswara Swamy of Tirumala, wanted to see Lord Venkateswara as Krishna. The name of Main deity in this temple is Sri Venkatakrishna. There is an edict in the temple dated 808 A.D, signifying a grant by Pallava King Nandi Varman. From the Inscriptions on the  temple walls, it is known that this temple received grants from Vijayanagar Kings. 

There are separate shrines for Sreemath Nandan, Narasimha, Sri Rama, Gajendra Varada, Vedavalli Nachiyar and Andal within the temple complex. 

Parthasarathy Temple Triplicane Timings

Morning Hours: 5:50 am - 12:30 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Temple Address

Arulmigu Parthasarathy Swamy Temple,
Triplicane, Chennai, PinCode - 600005.

Thiruvidanthai Temple History Timings Address Contact number

As per the Legends, Lord Varaha Swamy, the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu married 360 daughters of Sage Kalava on 360 days and this was in response to a boon granted to the Sage. It is believed that Lord Self-manifested here with His consort Komalavalli. Main deity Varaha Swamy is called by Nithya Kalyana Perumal.

Tempe is of 1000 years old. Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam (Holy abodes of Lord Vishnu). Aspiring grooms and brides used to visit this temple. 

Thiruvidanthai Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

Evening Hours: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thiruvidanthai Temple Address

Arulmigu Nithya Kalyana Perumal Thiru Koil,

Thiruvidanthai,Kanchipuram District,

Tamil Nadu. PinCode - 603112.

Contact Number: +91 44 27472235