Monday, May 10, 2010

Temples in Krishna District

Kanaka Durga Temple - Vijayawada
Kanaka Durga Temples is one of the most popular Temples in Vijayawada.  it is located on a hill Indrakeeladri overlooking the city as well as the River Krishna. One can either motor up the ghat road or take to the steps on foot. Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple. During Dasara (Durgashtami), lakhs of devotees from the city and its environs throng the temple after a holy dip in the River Krishna close by.

Mangalagiri
Mangalagiri is located Twelve km. From Vijayawada . Mangalagiri Panakala Swami Temple is the renowned temple of Lord Narasimha which is located on a hillock. The unique feature of this temple is that the mouth of the idol accepts half the quantity of Panakam (jaggery dissolved in water) offered by devotees, irrespective of the size of the vessel

Nrsimhadev Shrines in Andhra Pradesh: Vedadri
The Vedadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is located on the River Krishna, approximately 10 kms. from Chillakallu, near Jaggayapeta. Here, Ugra Narasimha is the presiding Deity.