Ranganatha Swamy Temple Bolikonda Anantapur District. Ranganatha Swamy can be seen here in reclining position on his couch Anantha Sesha. Ranganatha Swamy Temple Bolikonda Legends Ranganatha Swamy Temple is located on hilltop ‘Swetha Giri’  (Swetha means pure, Giri means hill). Here, Hill rocks appear to be in white colour so …

Subramanya Swamy Temple Pampanuru Atmakur Mandal, Anantapur District Subramanya Swamy Temple Pampanuru History It is believed that many great sages did penance at this place. During that time, they’re supposed to be seven temple tanks around this region, at present, it is only one temple tank available. Sri Vyasaraju who was …

Siddeshwara Temple Hemavathi nearby Amarapuram, Anantapur district. In this temple, Lord Siva appears in the human form and is very rare to find this form of Idol. Siddeshwara Temple Hemavathi History This temple has four famous Siva shrines which were built and patronized by Pallavas during the 7th and 8th …

Surya Narayana Temple Budagavi Village, Uravakonda Mandal, Anantapur District.  This temple is located on Bellary Highway and close to Uravakonda. This is the 2nd Temple in Andhra, 3rd in South and 8th in India. This is the only temple in the world where Surya Narayana is facing towards South direction. …

Kasapuram Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple is located in Guntakal Mandal, Anantapur District. Kasapuram Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple Legend Sri Vyasaraju who was the Spiritual Guru of Sri Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagara empire while on his journey took a halt near Shilpagiri (also known as Chippagiri) with his disciples. Anjaneya Swamy appeared …

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. …