-- Temples of Andhra Pradesh --

Tirupati

Tirupati, at the foothills of tirumala, is the abode of the Lord Venkateswara one of the most venerated shrines in India. One of the oldest temples, it was patronised by Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara kings. This place is also mentioned is the Sastras, puranas and the Sthalamahattyas. The range of the Tirumala hills, according to the Puranas, srisailam. To reach Srisailam it take around five hours from Hyderabad is a silent valley. Situated in the middle of thick forest and dense hills,. the place is good for a short holiday. The Srisailam temple is also the seat of Mahakali in the form of Bhramaramba. It is said the Vrishabha, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva performed penance here.

Yadagiri Gutta Temple

Yadagiri Gutta enshrines Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami as the central deity. The annual Brahma utsavam are conducted with great extravagance and care. The temple fair is usually held in the month of March – April. 

Satyanarayana Temple

This temple dedicated to Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swami is built atop the Ratnagiri hills. Satyanarayana puja is performed in the shrine by thousands of devotees round the year.  The name of the Goddess is Ananta- lakshmi Satyavathi AmmavaruIt is considered the second Tirupati. The temple is built to resemble a chariot and it attracts the various tourists.

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