Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Darshan Duration: 15 to 30 mins

Special Darshan Ticket Cost: Rs.50 per person

Yaganti Temple Timings

• Temple Opening Hours: 7:00 am
• Sarva Darshan: 7:00 am to 11:00 am
• Abhishekam: 7:00 am to 11:00 am
• Temple closing Hours: 11:00 am.
• Temple reopens: 3:00 pm
• Darshan Timings: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Temple closing Hours: 8:00 pm

The temple timings might change on festival days.

Yaganti Temple Rudrabhishekam Timings

Abhishekam Dress Code: Men must remove Shirt and Vest during Abhishekam. Female devotees are allowed in Traditional wear. Pooja articles have to be purchased by the devotee itself. The devotees are allowed to touch the Siva Linga (Uma Maheshwara) during this time. This Pooja is performed for 30 mins. The priest will be chanting Mantras during this time. Milk, Honey, Curd and fruits will be issued the Pooja. This Pooja is performed for the group of devotees in the Garbha Gruha.

Abhishekam Timings: 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam Ticket Cost: Rs.750 for 2 persons.

Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam: Rs.1116 for 2 persons

Laghunyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam: Rs.200 for 2 persons.

Best Time to visit: Sep to Jun 1st week. The crowd will be high during Sivaratri festival days, Karthika Masam, Sat, Sun, Mon and Holidays.

How to reach Yaganti Temple?

• The nearest Railway station is at Nandyal which is 48 Km away
• The direct bus is available from Kurnool and Banganapalli.
• The nearest airport is at Tirupati which is 278 Km away.

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The above-mentioned Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Poojas Timings and charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Yaganti Temple Abhishekam / Rudrabhishekam Procedure

Devotees are allowed to pour water on the main deity using copper Vessel and clean the idol with their own hands while the priest reciting the mantras. Later devotees are allowed to pour milk followed by water. Vessels (Bindhe) filled with water will be placed on the four corners of the Mantap surrounding the deity.

Abhishekam will be performed with banana as well followed by water Abhishekam. The deity will be decorated with the garland at the end. The whole process will be done by the devotees under the guidance of the priest. Children are allowed to sit with their parents during this Pooja.

During the whole Abhisheka process, devotees are not allowed to wear a shirt and banian (Men’s innerwear). Traditional wear is preferred. There is no dress code restriction as such. One can perform this pooja by wearing jeans as well without shirt and banian (Men’s innerwear).

Women devotees can wear Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree. There is no dress restriction for women devotees.

The whole pooja process will go for 30 mins. If possible carry Bilwa leaves which you can use while performing abhisheka. This pooja will be performed to the group so little inconvenience might be there.  Abhisheka will be performed during Temple Opening hours.

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Yaganti Temple Legends

While returning from The North, Sage Agastya came across Yaganti and impressed with the natural beauty around and thought of installing Lord Venkateswara Idol here. After a little search, he was able to find Vishnu’s idol in a cave nearby and did all the rituals prior to installation. At the time of installation, Sage Agastya noticed that the Idol’s toenail was broken and stopped the installation. Agastya Rishi was upset and did penance to know the reason. Lord Siva appeared before him and told him that this place suits for a Saiva Kshetra and that is why he was not able to install the Idol. Lord Siva self-manifested here as Ardhanareswara ( Lord Siva occupies half of the body and another half will be of Goddess Parvathi) on request of Sage Agastya.  Lord Siva is here known by Uma Maheswara.

Another version of the story is, there lived a Siva’s ardent devotee by name Chitteppa. For whom Lord appeared in the form of a Tiger, knowing this, he started shouting as ‘Neganti ni Shiva nu Neganti ni’ which means I saw Siva I saw)

Yaganti Temple Crow’s Story

Once it happened Demon Kakasura in the form of a crow, tried to disturb Sage Agatsya’s meditation.  Angered Sage passed the decree that no crows should be seen near Yaganti.

Yaganti Temple History

This temple was built during the 5th and 6th century and was patronized by Kings from Pallavas, Cholas, and Chalukyas.

Temple was renovated by the kings Harihara and Bukka Raya from Vijayanagara Dynasty. This temple had a glorious time during the 15th century.

Yaganti Temple Pushkarini

Water comes out of Nandi’ mouth, no one knows from where the water is coming from. Water flow continues irrespective of the seasons. This water possesses medicinal properties and tastes sweeter.

Yaganti Temple Caves Entry Timings

Caves entry is available from 7 am – 5 pm

 Agastya Cave

It is believed that Sage Agastya did penance here for Lord Siva. One should climb up 120 steps to reach the cave entrance. Shrine for Goddess Parvathi is located here.

Sri Venkateswara Cave

Defect Idol of Vishnu can be seen here. It is believed that this Idol was sculptured prior to the arrival of  Lord Venkateswara Swamy onto Tirumala hills.

Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmam Cave

It is believed that Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy spent some of his time here.

Yaganti Temple Nandi

The most interesting part of Yaganti Nandi is a monolithic statue which is growing by an inch over the span of 20 years. Unlike other Siva temples, Nandi is not located right opposite to the Lord Siva’s Idol inside the temple. Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy mentioned in his prophecy that at the end of Kaliyuga, Yaganti Nandi will come alive and shouts loudly.

Yaganti Temple Akasha Deepam

Every day temple priest used to the lit lamp using 4 litres of oil and 2 mt thick wicks, in the evening on a ledge behind Veerabhadra Swamy Temple. The lamp glows from 6 am – 6 pm in the open air on top of the hill.

Yaganti Temple Timings

• Morning Hours: 7 am –  11 am
• Evening Hours: 5 pm – 8 pm

Yaganti Temple Food

Free and quality food will be provided to the pilgrims at Annadana Hall

Timings: 11 am – 2:30 pm and 8 pm – 9:30 pm

How to reach Yaganti Temple?

1. Yaganti is 11 km from Banaganpalli, 48 km from Nandyala, 78 km from Ahobilam, 76 km from Kurnool. Bus frequency is quite from all these places to Yaganti Temple
2. The nearest Railway station is at Nandyal.
3. The nearest airport is at Tirupati, which is 280 km away.

Yaganti Temple

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Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Legends

After completing the North journey, Sage Agastya started his journey towards South India. During the journey, he came across a place and was impressed with the natural beauty around Yaganti ( Neganti means I saw) and thought of installing Lord Venkateswara here. He found the Vishnu’s idol in a cave nearby and did all the rituals prior installation. At the time of installation, Sage Agastya noticed that the Idol’s toenail was broken and stopped the event. Agasthya Rishi was upset and did penance for Lord Siva to know the reason. Lord Siva explained to him that this place suits for Saiva Kshetra and that is why he was not able to install the Idol. Lord Siva self-manifested here as an Ardhanareswara ( Lord Siva occupies half of the body and other halves will be of Goddess Parvathi) on request of Sage Agastya.  Ardhanareswara was praised here as Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy.

Another version of the story is, there lived a Lord Siva’s by name Chitteppa. For whom Lord appeared in the form of a Tiger, knowing this, he started shouting as ‘Neganti ni Shiva nu Neganti ni’ which means I saw Siva I saw)

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Crow’s Story

The story behind not finding crows at Yaganti, Once it happened that Sage Agastya while meditating for Lord Siva was very much disturbed by the demon Kakasura sounds in the form of a crow. Agastya raged high and cursed Kakasura, by saying that no crows should be seen anywhere near Yaganti.

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple History

This temple was built during the 5th and 6th century and was patronized by Pallavas, Cholas, Chalukyas.

Temple was renovated by the kings Harihara and Bukka Raya of Vijayanagara Dynasty and had glorious time during the 15th century.

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Pushkarini

Water comes out of Nandi’ mouth, no one knows from where the water is coming from. Water flow continues irrespective of the seasons. This water posses medicinal properties and tastes sweeter.

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Caves

Caves entry is available from 7 am – 5 pm

 Agastya Cave

It is believed that Sage Agastya did penance here for Lord siva. One should climb up 120 steps to reach the cave entrance. Shrine for Goddess Parvathi is located here.

Sri Venkateswara Cave

Defect Idol of Vishnu can be seen here. It is believed that this Idol was sculptured prior to the arrival of  Lord Venkateswara Swamy onto Tirumala hills.

Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmam Cave

It is believed that Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy spent some of his time here.

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Nandi

The most interesting part of Yaganti Nandi was sculptured on a single rock and is growing by an inch over the span of 20 years. Unlike other Siva temples, Nandi is not seated right opposite to Lord Siva, it is located to the side of the main mandap. Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy mentioned in his prophecy that at the end of Kaliyuga, Yaganti Nandi will come alive and shouts loudly.

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Akasha Deepam

Every day temple priest used to the lit lamp using 4 litres of oil and 2 mt thick wick, in the evening on a ledge behind Veerabhadra Swamy Temple. The lamp glows from 6 am – 6 pm in the open air on top of the hill.

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 7 am –  11 am

Evening Hours: 5 pm – 8 pm

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple Food

Free and quality food will be provided to the pilgrims at Annadana Hall

Timings: 11 am – 2:30 pm and 8 pm – 9:30 pm

How to reach Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple?

1. Yaganti is 11 km from Banaganpalli , 48 km from Nandyala, 78 km from Ahobilam, 76 km from Kurnool. Bus frequency is quite from all these places to Yaganti Temple
2. The nearest Railway station is at Nandyal.
3. The nearest airport is at Tirupati, which is 280 km away.

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Maddileti Narasimha Swamy Temple Legends

Sri Kadiri Narasimha Swamy lost in dice board play with his wife. With the victory over the Lord, Sri Lakshmi started teasing Swamy, for which Lord uneasy and left the place. While on his search for the stay at Yerramala, Nallamala Hills, He the met Sri Uma Maheswara Swamy at Yaganti and requested for a suggestion on his residence. His request, Uma Maheswara Swamy guided Him to the present Temple location which is next to Maddileru canal.

Moksha pattanam which is 3 km away from Maddileru canal was ruled by King Kanappa Dora. Kanappa Dora used to go for hunting on every Saturday while going around the forest, he noticed a monitor lizard glowing and in a different colour so ordered his staff to catch the monitor lizard. Soldiers after repeated trials were not able to catch the lizard, the lizard then entered anthill called as Komali. Soldiers were not able to find the lizard even after digging the anthill and they all returned to their kingdom.

On the same night, Lord appeared in the dreams of the King and revealed that it is Him who appeared as a monitor lizard and entered the anthill. On knowing this, King along with Vedic Pundits offered prayers to the God residing in the anthill. Lord pleased with their prayers, and came out from the anthill as a 10-year-old boy and disappeared after blessing them all.

As Narasimha Swamy manifested next to Maddileru canal, this place came to know as Maddileti Narasimha Swamy Temple

How to reach Maddileti Narasimha Swamy Temple?

1. From Kurnool, town temple is 85 km away
2. From Nandyal Temple is 59 km away. One can reach Nandyala Railway station by train.
3. Yaganti is 13 k from this temple. The direct bus is available to Yaganti with high frequency from Nandyala, Kurnool.

Maddileti Narasimha Swamy Temple

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