Arasavalli Temple

Arasavalli Temple

Arasavalli Temple Located:
2k.m from Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Arasavalli Temple Dedicated to
Sri Surya Narayan swami (sun god)
Arasavalli Temple Constructed by
Ganga kings
How to reach Arasavalli Temple
Thirupathi is well connected by Air, rail and road from Hyderabad.
Road:
Srikakulam is located 104 K.m from vishakapatnam.it is well connected by road.
Arasavalli Temple Festival:
Brahmosthavam in September
The Deities:
The image surya. About 5ft in height bearing lotus buds (Hence the name Padma paani) which is made of black granite image of flanked by his consorts “Padma” “Usha” and “Chhaaya” on a 7 horse driven chariot is worshipped. There is a popular belief that, if people suffering from eye and skin diseases visit this temple and offer their prayers to the god of sun, he would heal their illness. They believe sun god is a god of Health. Surya Narayan kalyanosthsavam is celebrated in this place during March-April for 5 days.
Legend:
The legend says Indra the king of gods attempted to force his entry in to the Temple of Kteeshwara- Shiva and was thrown away by the gate keeper Nandi repentful of his arrogance in attempting to force his entry, Indra enshrined surya the sun god in a temple and worship services at Arasavalli. RATHA sapthami or Surya Jayanthi celebrated at this Temple in Arasavalli
Pushkarani:
The Pushkarani the sun god said granted his wish and vanished. Indra dug with his “VAJRAYUDHA” and formed a pond which is known as “Indra Pushkarani”. For more information:Arasavalli Temple,Brahmosthavam,image surya,lotus buds,Surya Narayan kalyanosthsavam,RATHA sapthami,Surya Jayanthi,Pushkarani,VAJRAYUDHA,Indra Pushkarani

Amareswar temple

Amareswar temple

Amareswar temple Location
Amravati near Vijayawada
Deity:
Amareswar (Lord Shiva)
Amareswar temple Festivals:
The main festival is here Mahashivaratri, which comes in the Magha bahula Dashami and the navaratri and kalyanam utsav.
What we Getting there:
Amravati can be reached by bus from Guntur or by steam launch from Vijayawada across the river Krishna.
Legend on Amareswar temple:
The legend says that shivalingam was shattered in to five pieces and the biggest piece is fifteen foot long column of white marble, which is worshipped at Amravati temple. It is believed that Indra the king of Devas, Brihaspathi the guru of the gods, sukra the preceptor of Asuras installed this Lingam
History of the Amareswar temple
The Temple is surrounded on all the four sides by towering usual Dravidian type of Temple Architecture. Another specialty of this temple is that Amravati is situated along side river Krishna. The ritual dip in this river is to be considered as holy and meritorious. There is another legend is that the temple was originally Buddhist in origin and later on this was readapted to Hindu worship. There is a white marble lotus medallion of delicate and ornate Buddhist style The region of Amravati is world famous for Buddha stupas and sculpture depicts the life style of Buddha in Amaravathi. The main Festival of the temple is Mahashivaratri and Navaratri. For more information:Amareswar temple,king of Devas,Brihaspathi,preceptor of Asuras,Dravidian type,river Krishna,ritual dip,meritorious,Hindu worship,Buddhist style,Buddha stupas,sculpture depicts,life style of Buddha,Mahashivaratri,Navaratri

Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple

Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple

How Far Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple:
363 K.m from Hyderabad, 262 K.m from Thirupathi, 74k.m from Nandyala (Kurnool district)
How to reach:
By air:
Hyderabad and Thirupathi is the nearest airport
By rail:
Nandyal town (74k.m on Guntur-hubli line) (118 K.m on Chennai-Bombay line)
By road:
34k.m from Allagadda which is connected with state buses from Hyderabad.
What to see at Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple
Prahalladavara temple, Alwar koneru and nine forms of Lakshmi narasimha.
history of Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple
Ahobhilam which is known as “singavelkundram” is dedicated to lord Narasimha the lion form of lord Vishnu. Which he took to kill the demon Hiranyakasyapa. of the many places of Narasimha worship, this place is unique, being the only place where all the nine forms of lord Narasimha are worshipped. Hence it is also called Navanarasimha Kshethram. The Temple is divided in to two parts, which is the lower Ahobhilam and upper Ahobhilam is the abode of the Prahalladavara Narasimha. This temple lies in the centre of three Prakaras built in vijaya nagara style. It is believed that Lord Narasimha manifested himself on the natural rock cave. This place is considered as one of the 10 divya kshethram of the country.
Architecture of Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple
The massive composite pillar in the Rangamantapam are profusely carved with figures Yakshas riding on yalis and horses with their rear legs on the makaras. The exterior of upper Ahobhilam is also decorated with excellent sculptures. For more information:Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple,Prahalladavara temple,Alwar koneru,singavelkundram,Hiranyakasyapa,Narasimha worship,Navanarasimha Kshethram,natural rock cave,divya kshethram,Rangamantapam,Yakshas riding,yalis,makaras,excellent sculptures