Madhavaraya Temple Gorantla, Anantapur District. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu and was built in Vijayanagara style. Currently, this temple is under the maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India. Madhavaraya Temple Gorantla History Temple was built during by King Narasimha Saluva dynasty of the Vijayanagara empire in …

Penna Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple was built on the banks of Penna rivulet, Penna Nadidam falls near Uravakonda, Anantapur District. Penna Ahobilam is 12 Km from Uravakonda and 36 km from Anantapur Town. Temple is 2800 feet above sea level and built-in Vijayanagara style. This temple is for marriages. Penna …

Aluru Kona Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tadipatri, Anantapur District Aluru Kona Ranganathaswamy Temple History This temple was built in the year 1334 A.D by Yerramraju, who was a chieftain at Bukkraya court of Vijayanagara dynasty. Yerramraju donated lands to the temple to meet temple expenses. Currently, the temple is holding 51.48 acres …

Tirumala, 21 Dec: Vaikunta Ekadasi Swarna Ratham Lord Malayappa Swamy flanked by His two consorts took a celestial ride Swarna Ratham in the bright sunny day on Monday in Tirumala. Meanwhile, Lord traversed through the four mada streets seated majestically on the golden “Devasana Peetham” on the 30-feet mighty golden chariot. …

Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple Tadipatri located within the town. Temple was built with Vijayanagara architecture on the banks of Penna river. Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple Tadipatri Legends Legend says that Sri Rama installed Lord Siva, to get rid of the sin of killing a demon Tataki, who is a woman. …

Chintala Venkataramana Swamy Temple Tadipatri is located within the Town. This temple is dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu which stretches on 5 acres within the town and was built on the banks of Penna river.  This Temple was built during the times of Vijayanagar dynasty and had a glorious time. …

Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi in Anantapur. This temple shows the Vijayanagar culture and architecture. Belief is that Veerbhadra Swamy was installed by Sage Agasthya, later this temple was built during the times of Vijayanagar dynasty. Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Lepakshi Legends As stated in the epic Ramayana, The mighty bird Jataayu …

Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is an ancient temple in Anantapur district. Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Legends Lord Maha Vishnu took the form of Narasimha Swamy to kill the Hiranya Kasyapa. Even after killing the demon, he started roaming around forests and hills with anger. At Sthothadhri hill which is …

Vaikunta Dwadasi Swamy Pushkarini Theertha Mukkoti Vaikunta Dwadasi Swamy Pushkarini Theertha Mukkoti on 22nd Dec at wee hours. On the occassion of Vaikunta Dwadasi on 22nd Dec, Chakrasanam will be performed to Sri Sudarsana Chakrathalwar. This occassion is also called as Swamy Pushkarini Theertha mukkoti. Chakrasnanam Date and Timings: 22n …

Vaikunta Ekadasi Golden Chariot Vaikunta Ekadasi Golden Chariot on 21st Dec in Tirumala. On the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi, Lord Malayappa will be taken out in a procession through the four mada streets on the golden “Devasana Peetham” 30-feet mighty golden chariot. The procession of Swarna Ratham will take place …