Sri Mogileswara Swamy Temple Mogili History

Sri Mogileswara Swamy Temple Mogili

According to inscription belonging to the sixth regional year of Raja Raja Chola, the diety here was Thrimurthyurat Nayanar.

Sri Mogileswara Swamy Temple Mogili, faces east and is enclosed by a compound wall. It has three gopuras. Apart from the presiding deity, the temple also contains images of Dakshinamurthi Brahma and Vishnu. On the northern side of the main temple, Kamakshi Devi temple is located. An amazing feature of this temple is its pushkarini. No one knows how the water flows out from the mouth of Nandi in all the seasons. Children and women consider that a bath in the holy pushkarini is highly beneficial. Devotees also offer special prayers to Kamakshi Devi for fulfillment of their desires.

Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple Nagalapuram

Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple Nagalapuram

Sri Vedanarayana swamy temple of nagalapuram in Chittoor district is a popular Vaishnava temple. Nagalapuram is 70 Km away from Tirupati on the Chennai-Tirupati Road.

Story behind sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram 

Sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram is a fine example of Vijayanagar style of architecture. 

Krishnadeva raya, the emperor of Vijayanagara, is said to have constructed the Temple in the last years of his reign at the behest of his mother Nagamamba. It is said that this place was then known as Nagamambapuram. It is also said that as the work was begun when his reign was coming to an end, the emperor could not complete it.

Surya Puja at sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram

Every year, the Sun provides a visual feast to the devotees during the ‘Surya Puja'.

Call it an astronomical marvel or whatever, the sun rays touch the presiding deity of Lord Vedanarayana Swamy situated in the sanctum sanctorum only on these three days. During Three days of the Surya Puja, the sun's rays fall on the main diety from 6 to 6:15 pm. On the first day, the sun's ray fall on the feet, the second day on the chest and the third day on the Lord's forehead.

The rays of the setting Sun enter the main ‘Gopuram', slowly sneak through the precincts to touch the main deity, tucked 600 feet away from the entrance. 

Sri vedanarayana swamy temple Nagalapuram History

Mythology says that Lord Vishnu in his first incarnation as a fish (‘Matsyavathara') waged a relentless war with Somaka the asura here to rescue the ‘Vedas'. Maha Vishnu was said to be in a frozen state due to his stay in underwater for a long period. The half-fish and half-human idol of Sri Vedanarayana in this temple is said to represent this very ‘Matsyavathara'.

This is an ancient stone temple probably built by Cholas or Pallavas. Beautiful sculptures can be seen on the huge pillars in the Prakaram (Circumambulatory and processional pathway) surrounding the sanctum. The idol of Maha Vishnu here is flanked by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi and the form of matsya or fish can be seen at its feet. The idol holds Sudarsana Chakra.

Sri Desamma Temple Nagari

Sri Desamma Temple Nagari

Sri Desamma Temple Nagari Prominence

Goddess Desamma is well-known as ‘Goddess bestowing eyesight’ to the people afflicted with eye problems. Sri Desamma's Temple is located ate Tirumala Raja Kandriga near Nagari Town in Chittoor district in an area of 5 acre and 37 cent of land. The temple was constructed in 1980.

Sri Desamma Temple Nagari History

According to a local story, there was an old and poor woman who earned her livelihood by selling firewood. One day, as usual, she went to fetch firewood. Suddenly she fell on a thorny bush and lost her sight.

Then a small girl appeared to her and escorted her to her home. The girl told the old woman that she should dig at the place where she had fallen and recover and idol of goddess and asked her to install the idol. She further told her to dig a pit nearby place and that water would strike there and she should perform abhisekham of the idol. She should then sprinkle the holy water on her face to get back her eyesight.

The old woman followed the instruction of the girl and recovered her lost sight. Then onwards the temple came to be known as Desamma Temple.

The abhisheka teertham is considered to be effective and a wonderful medicine for curing eye problems.

According to another story, there was an argument between Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathi. Goddess Parvathi resented her husband and came down to the earth. She installed the phallus and took penance for Lord Siva and also donated her eyes.

The Raja of Karvetinagaram came hunting in this area and when he approached the temple site, he lost his sight. Then Goddess Desamma told him to sprinkle holy abhishekam water on his eyes. Raja did accordingly and recovered his sight. As a token of devotion, he constructed a pacca temple for her.

Another story in circulation is that Desamma and Oruguntalamma were sisters. Oruguntalamma had two sons PothuRaju and SiddiRaju. One day Desamma came to see her sister’s sons. Oruguntalamma hid her sons and told her sister that her sons had gone out. Angered by the sarcastic remarks of her sister, Desamma turned PothuRaju and SiddiRaju into stones. And Oruguntalamma severed her sister’s head.

Desamma’s head fell at a distance where the present temple is located. Regular prayers are being offered to both Desamma and Oruguntalamma on Tuesdays and Fridays. People visit Desamma Temple from the neighboring states also in June and September.

Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple karvetinagaram

Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple karvetinagaram 

At the ancient majestic location of Karvetinagaram, there is an important Lord Krishna temple renowned as the Sri VenugopalaSwamy Temple Karvetinagaram. This is the only Krishna temple located in the vicinity of Tirupati, depicting the Childhood of Lord Krishna.

It is located at the town Karvetinagaram, located at a distance of 42 km from the Tirupati. Here the Lord is abode along with his virtuous consorts by the names of Goddess Rukmini Devi and Goddess Satyabhama Ammavaru. This temple is located at the Karvetinagaram. This temple comes under the direct administrative control of T.T.D, Tirupati. The temple was once maintained by the Narayanavanam Rulers.

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple Narayanavanam

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple Narayanavanam

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple Narayanavanam History

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy temple at Narayanavanam is 37 km from Tirupati. 

Lord Sri Venkateswara swamy and Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru, daughter of Akasha Raju were married here. As the marriage took place in Narayanavaram, Padmavathi’s brother build two Temples; one is here, another in Tirumala to commemorate this occasion. It is one of the few temples where we can see both Venkateswara Swamy along with Padmavathi Devi in one temple complex.Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy is the main deity here.

Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam Tirupati

Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple - Gudimallam Temple Tirupati

Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam History

Gudimallam is a small village located in Srikalahasti Mandal, of the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is seven miles away from Renigunta Railway Junction of considerable significance. Though a small village, historically it is very important, because it has a beautiful Siva Temple which is popularly known as ” Sri Parasurameswara Temple".Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam is near to Papanaidu Peta near Tirupati.

The main importance of the temple lies in the Linga which is housed in the Garbhagriha of the temple. This is supposed to be the earliest Linga discovered so far and it has been assigned to the 2nd or 1st century BC. The name of the temple is mentioned as Parasurameswara Temple in the inscriptions. These inscriptions do not refer to the original builders of the temple. But they register the gifts made to the temple like land, money and cows for the conduct of daily worship in the temple. The Black and Redware sherds of the 2nd or 3rd century AD have been brought to light during the course of excavations conducted in 1973. Potsherds of the Andhra Satavahana period (Circa 1st century AD to 2nd century AD) and large sized bricks measuring 42+21+6 cms. of the same period have also been found. Hence some historians assign the temple to the Satavahana period.

The temple called Parasurameswaraalayam is built on the banks of Suvaranamukhi river. There is a fascinating tale about this place. It runs-once there was a devotee by name Parasurameswara, who was worshipping Lord Siva regularly with exceptional ardor using flowers grown in his tank nearby. The flowers were odd in shape and colour

s-And grand to look at. The Lord was pleased and conferred bliss on him. Seeing this unseen, a demon one day ventured to pluck all the flowers and offered to Siva. Finding the transgression grievous, the pious Sivabhakta entered into a fierce boxing bout with the demon. When the vanquished demon was about to be crushed, Lord Siva appeared and blessed the both with their desire of Sayujyamukti – merging in Him

It`s a famous tourist temple .The Lord “PARASURAMESWARA DEVASTANAM”in 2 B.C and believed to be first indian temple. Within the temple premises there are other temples “SHANMUKA”with his two wifes “VALLI.”DEVASANA”,  “SURYABHAGAVAN” Temple and temple for “ANANDHAVALLI AMMAVARU”.

Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam Temple Tirupati Distance from Tirupati : 30 Km
How to reach Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam from Tirupati ?

1) Diect Buses are available but with less frequency. Temple is currently under ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) Maintenance

2) As this Gudimallam Temple Tirupati is located near Papanaidu Peta Village, Locals used to reach here by Bus to Papanaidu peta, if not buses are quite frequent from Renigunta to Papanaidu Peta, Share Autos are also available.

How to reach Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam from Tirupati by Private Vehicle?

1) From Tirupati -> Tiruchanoor Bypass -> Towards Renigunta Junction in Bypass ( Well before Junction we should take Right to Papanaidu Peta) -> Papanaidu Peta is a single Road and from it is almost one direction to Gudimallam Temple. You can Locals for Gudimallam Temple as everyone knows this place.

Sri Parasu Rameswara Swamy Temple Gudimallam Temple Timings : 6 am To 8 pm. Only one Archaka will be there at the Temple.

Sri Kalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings

Sri Kalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings

Sri Kalahasti Derived its name from, the Spider(Sri), the Serpent(Kala) and the Elephant(Hasti). Appeased with their Unflinching devotion, Lord Shiva gave them a boon that their names be merged with the VayuLinga and called as Sri KalaHasti. 

Parvathi gained Shiva Gnanam and came to be known as Gnana Prasunamba.

Srikalahasti Temple opening and closing time is given below:
Saturday to Monday -  6.00 AM to 9.30PM
Tuesday to Friday  - 6.00 AM to 9.00 PM

Abhishekam is performed in the Morning: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 10: 30am; Evening: 5:30 pm everyday.

On Fridays, Abhishekam will be performed in the evening which starts at 4:30 pm

Rahul Kalam Timigs - Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings

Days	Timings
Monday	7.30 am to 9 am
Tuesday	3 pm to 4.30 pm
Wednesday	12.00 Noon to 1.30 pm
Thursday	1.30 pm to 3 pm
Friday	10.30 am to 12 noon
Saturday	9.00 am to 10.30 am
Sunday	4.30 pm to 6 pm