Cottages are located at 5 Km from Temple as Temple close by 6:00 pm itself.

Talupulamma Lova Accommodation Charges

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation

Talupulamma Lova Accommodation Booking

• Online Booking is not available for these cottage rooms booking
• It is on arrival room booking at the counter
• One day Refundable Caution deposit to be paid at the time of check-in
• Photo ID proof mandatory for room allotment
• Room not allotted for unmarried or unrelated couples.
• The crowd will be high during Apr, May, Nov, Dec, Sat, Sun and Holidays.
• Please note that the Talupulamma Lova Temple will be closed after 6:00 pm.
• Cottages are located at 5 to 8 Km from the temple.

For more details, Please call on 85000 87012

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Darshan Ticket Cost: Free entry for all devotees.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Darshan Duration: 20 to 30 mins.

Talupulamma Lova Temple timings

• Temple Opening Hours: 6:00 am.
• Darshan Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Chandi Homam: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Only on Pournami Day)
• Panchamrutha Abhishekam: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Only on Swathi Nakshatram Day)
• Vahana Pooja: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Temple closing Hours: 6:00 pm

Talupulamma Lova Temple Darshan timings

• Sarva Darshan: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Daily.
• Temple remains open in the afternoon hours as well.
• Temple will be closed after 6:00 pm as it is located deep in the forest.

Talupulamma Lova Darshan Ticket

• Special Darshan Ticket: Rs.10 per person
• Visishta Darshan Ticket: Rs.25 per person
• Sheegra Dashan: Rs.100 per person

Talupulamma Lova Pooja Charges

• Uyyala Seva: Rs.15 per person
• Chandi Homam: Rs.500 per person (Only on Pournami Day)
• Vahan Pooja: Rs.25 per vehicle
• Heavy Vehicle Pooja: Rs.100 per vehicle
• Panchamrutha Abhishekam: Rs.250 per person (Only on Swathi Nakshatram Day)
• Three Wheeler Pooja: Rs.50

Best Time to visit: Sep to Jun 1st week.

The temple will be crowded during Navaratri festival days, Karthika Masam, Sat, Sun and Annual Festival days (Apr Ending or May 1st week).

How to reach Talupulamma Lova Temple?

By Train

• The nearest Railway station is at Tuni which is 8 Km away.

By Road

• The direct bus is available from Tuni which is 8 Km away.

By Air

• The nearest airport is at Rajahmundry which is 103 Km away.

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Nookambika Temple History

In the year 1450 AD, Arcad Nawab’s made their commander-in-chief Kakarlapudi Appalaraju as the king for Sarpavaram region for his great services. Appalaraju ruled the region by building a fort at Anakapalli. Appalaraju Installed his family deity Kakatambika to the south of the fort. As time passes by Kakatambika turned to Nookambika. In the year 1953, AP Endowments undertook the administration.

The crowd will be high during Feb, Mar and Apr months. Annual festival celebrations start on Phalguna Amavasya day and end on Chaitra Amavasya.

Temple Accommodation

1. Rooms are available at Kalyan Mantap.
2. Cottages are also available at the temple premises
3. Kakatambika Complex rooms are also available for occupancy.

Nookambika Temple Timings

How to reach Nookambika Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 29 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest major Railway station is at Visakhapatnam which is 38 km away. Visakhapatnam is well connected with all parts of the country.

By Road

1. Temple is easily reachable from Visakhapatnam which is 24 km. The direct bus is available from Visakhapatnam to Anakapalli.

Nookambika Temple Images

Reference History

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The above-mentioned Ramatheertham Timings might change on festival days.

How to reach RamaTheertham?

By Air

1. The nearest international airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 80 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Vizianagaram which is 14 km away.

By Road

1. Temple is easily reachable from Vizianagaram bus station.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Chilakalapudi Panduranga Swamy Temple History

This temple was built by the ardent devotee Teki Narasimham on 13 Sep 1929. It is believed that Lord Vishnu self-manifested here as Panduranga. Saint Narasimham received the blessing from Sadguru Mahipathi Maharaj in Pandaripuram. It stands second in the row of Panduranga Temples. Pandaripuram in Maharastra is the first in the list. At Chilakalapudi Temple, Poojas are not charged and no Hundi for offerings. Devotees used to offer Patika Bellam (Rock Candy).

Devotees used to take a holy dip at Manginapudi Seashore during Karthika Masam. A special festival (Thirunall) will be held in Karthika Masam which starts on Ekadasi and ends on Purnima (Full moon day). Devotees used to take bath with Wellwater from 12 holy wells located next to Manginapudi seashore. It is believed that these 12 Wells represents 12 holy rivers in India.

Satyanarayana Vratham will be performed for the group in this temple. It is believed that saint performing penance for the past 350 years beneath the Sthala Vruksha. Devotees used to perform Pradakshinam for this tree. This place is also popular by the name Keer Pandaripuram, where Keer means Parrot in Marathi. As parrots used to live huge in number hence the name.

There are 108 sub-temples within the temple complex. Temple will be heavily crowded during Karthika Masam as Gouri Pooja on taking holy bath in the sea nearby.

How to reach Chilakalapudi Panduranga Swamy Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Vijayawada which is 66 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is Machilipatnam which is 4 km away.

By Road

1. Machilipatnam is well connected with all parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.

Chilakalapudi Panduranga Swamy Temple

Reference Link: History

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Talupulamma Lova History

Temple is dedicated to Goddess Sakthi. In earlier days, this place was called by Loya which later transformed to Lova. This temple is surrounded by thick forest. This temple is of 300 years old. Devotees used to offer prayers for Ganapati at Kailasagiri.

As per the Legend, During Kruta Yuga, Mount Meru started growing bigger which affected Sun God Chariot path. Worried Sage approached Sage Agastya for the rescue. Agastya informed Meru that he was on Pilgrimage to South and asked him not to grow till he returns. Sage Agastya created Pathala Ganga and offered prayers for Sun God. While Sage resting under the tree, Goddess Lalitha Ambika appeared in the Loya and told him that she was roaming in this forest to eradicate evils. Sage Agastya offered prayers and requested Goddess to stay at this place for human welfare. On his request Goddess self-manifested here Talpulamma.

Kumkum Archana and Abhishekam will be performed daily for the deity. Devotees used to offer Goat and chickens for the goddess. Annual Jathara will be celebrated in a grand. Devotees used to offer prayers Goddess on every new vehicle purchase.

Devotees can stay at Tuni which is close to this temple. Most of the devotees return by 6 pm from the temple.

Talupulamma Lova Timings: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

How to reach Talupulamma Lova?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Rajahmundry which is 103 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Tuni which is 8 km away.

By Road

1. The nearest bus station is at Tuni. Bus frequency is quite from Thuni to Temple.
2. Temple is 10 km from Tuni and 4 km from National High.

Talupulamma Lova Temple Images

Best Time to visit: Sep to Jun 1st week.

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Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Temple History

It is believed that Lord Vinayaka self-manifested at this place. This temple was built during the reign of Chalukya Kings in 1200 AD. As per the local folklore, 200 years back i.e in 1850 AD, villagers discovered the Idol and tried to move this Idol to the nearby Siva Temple. Villagers were not able to unearth the Idol as a whole as the trunk was so long. After the rigorous effort, they stopped exploring for the base. The place where the villagers made the last trails named it as Enugu Bodhe which is now called by Patha Cheruvu.

This temple was built during the reign of Chalukya dynasty in 1200 AD. Later this temple was renovated in 1956 AD. This is the second temple AP where Lord Vinayaka is believed to be Swayambhu. Worshipping the deity yields good results in the work. It is said that hurdles will be removed and will be blessed with good fortune.

Annual festivals will be celebrated in a grand during Vinayaka Chaturthi. Santoshi Matha temple is also available within the temple complex.

Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Temple Darshan Timings

Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm

Evening Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

During the festival, days temples close by 9:00 pm

Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Temple Poojas

How to reach Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 45 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Anakapalle which is 20 km away

By Bus

1. Chodavaram is easily reachable from Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam.

Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Temple Images

Reference Link: History

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Siva Sanjeeva Konda Temple Legend

According to legend, during Tretayuga, Lakshmana was hurt during the final battle and lost conscious. Lord Rama ordered Anjaneya to bring Sanjeevini Parvatham so that Lakshmana can be revived. While Anjaneya on his way to Lanka, Sanjeevini dropped on this hill, hence the name Sanjeeva Konda. This hill possesses medicinal properties which heal all types of diseases.

Lord Siva at Srisailam, once decided to stay closer to the devotees for which he first stepped on Nagarjuna Konda and about to place his second step on Sanjeeva Konda. For which, Sanjeeva Konda then raised a concern about bearing his weight. Lord Siva got angered for his ignorance and educated the hill. Lord Siva then said that Sanjeevini on this hill will be effective only when you left the pride. Sanjeeva Konda then realised for his ignorance and pleaded Lord Siva for forgiveness. Pleased Lord Siva, self-manifested on this hill.

Anjaneya Swamy footprint impression and Nandi steps can be seen here on this hills.

Sanjeeva Konda is located at Eepuru Mandal, Guntur District. Temple is 2.6 km from Bommarajupalle Village.

Devotees throng this temple during Karthika Masam and other fetsival days.

How to reach Siva Sanjeeva Konda Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest international airport is at Vijayawada, which is 141 km away from the temple.

By Train

1. The nearest railway stations are at Vinukonda and Narasarao Peta which are 30 and 36 km away.

By Bus

1. The direct bus is available from Piduguralla, Narasarao Peta, Vinukonda, Karampudi, Sattenapalle.
2. Temple is 30 km from Vinukonda, 36 km from  Narasarao Peta, 40 km from Piduguralla and 48 km from Sattenapalle.

Siva Sanjeeva Konda Temple Images

Reference Link: History

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Kallakuru Venkateswara Swamy Temple History

As per the local folklore, Sridhar a Brahmin and a devotee of Lord Venkateswara used to live in Tirumala Hills. Padmavati, a Gandharva Kanya used to play a musical instrument Veena in front of the Lord in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Once Sridhara got attracted to Padmavati and proposed to marry her. Padmavati rejected the proposal for which he got angered and cursed the lady. The lady, in turn, cursed him. To get rid of the Curse, they both prayed for the Lord and Lord told them that Padmavati will take the form of a River near to river Godavari and Sridhara will be born to a Brahmin couple in Karnataka.

AsKarnataka, Padmavati took the form of a river near Godavari and Sridhara after his pilgrimage reached the banks of Padmavati river. Lord appeared in the dreams of Sridhara and revealed his whereabouts. Sridhara recovered the Idol from Asvadda Tree which is on the west to the river Padmavati. On installing the Idol and performing Abhishekam with the water from the river Padmavati, they both relieved from the curse.

Several years after Idol installation, the Idol submerged into the soil. It went deep into the soil till Stomach. As the Lord’s holy feet went under the earth, hence the name Kallakuru.

How to reach Kallakuru Venkateswara Swamy Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest domestic airport is at Rajahmundry which is 107 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Bhimavaram which is 5 km from this village.

By Road

1. Temple is easily reachable from Bhimavaram bus station.

Kallakuru Venkateswara Swamy Temple Images

Reference link: Temple

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Natta Rameswaram Temple History

As per the legends, Rama installed Linga here to get rid of the Dosha in Killing Ravana who is a Brahmin. Rama reached West Godavari while on his way back to Ayodhya. He asked Anjaneya to bring Siva Linga from Kailash as time is lapsing, Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana made two Siva Lingas from the river Sand and worshipped the Idols. As these Idols were created with seashells (Natta) within, hence the name Natta Rama Lingeswara or Natta Rameswaram. Sage Jamadagni installed a Linga here. This Linga will be under waters of River Gostani for 10 months in a year and will be available for Darshan only during Summer for 2 months i.e in Vaisakha Masam. Three Idols within this temple complex are Rama Lingeswara, Lakshmana Lingeswara and Jamadagni installed Linga. Parasurama did penance and performed Yajna here.

Natta Rameswaram Temple Address

Natta Rameswaram, Penumantra Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

How to reach Natta Rameswaram Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest domestic airport is at Rajahmundry which is 68 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Attili which is 9 km away.

By Road

1. From Attili station, direct bus and Auto rickshaws are available to the temple

Natta Rameswaram Temple Images

Reference Link: Temple History

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