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Andhra Pradesh in south India is one of the most mesmerizing part of India with its plethora of historical....
Andhra Pradesh is one of the main tourist destinations that invites tourist to come and explore the land.....
The mountainous regions covered with the dense forests in Andhra Pradesh is appropriate...
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Visit to the temples in Andhra Pradesh is not a mere religious exercise laden with symbolism and religious overtures. It is learning in history, exposure to art and sculpture, an adventure in philosophy and a lifetime experience.
Tirupati Tirumala Balaji Temple
The shrine is located on a hill at Tirumala, a cluster of seven hills known as Seshachalam or Venkatachalam with an elevation of 853m (2,800ft.) above the sea level. Said to be the richest temple in the world, this temple is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a grand history spanning several centuries. It attracts pilgrims from all over the country who stand in line for hours together to obtain a glimpse of the presiding deity for a few fleeting seconds.
Everyday is a day of festivity at Tirumala. The most famous is the annual festival called Brahmotsavam, which is celebrated on grand scale for nine days in September, attracting pilgrims and tourists from all parts of the country.
Bhadrachalam Temple
There is a temple at Bhadrachalam dedicated to lord Rama. This is the place where Lord Rama supposedly crossed the River Godavari to go southwards in search of Sita. It is an important pilgrimage for Hindus. The unique feature of this temple is an idol of Lord Rama, which is a blend of two avatars - Vishnu and Rama.
Kalahasti Temple
The Kalahasti temple is dedicated to Kalahasteswara, who was also worshiped as a Vayu Lingam. The Vayu Lingam, represents the element wind out of the five elements of Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam and Prithvi. Shri Kalahasti Temple is renowned for performing Sarpadosha (RahuKetu) Nivaarana Pooja.
Sree Sailam Temple
Sree Sailam temple is situated near Kurnool. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Shiva. There is an idol of the Lord Mallikarjun present in this ancient temple. This ancient temple is worth visiting.
The Ramappa Temple
In Palampet, there is a temple called the Ramappa temple. This temple dates back to the Kakateya period. Here, one can find some beautiful stone carvings.
Vijayawada Temples
In Vijayawada, there are 3 important temples, namely the Kanakdurga, the Malleshwara and the Vijayeshwara.
Some of the other famous temples in Andhra Pradesh are the Rajeshwar temple at Vemulawada, the ancient temple of Someshwara temple at Kotipalli (Kumaravana) in coastal Andhra Pradesh and the Amreshwara Shiva temple at Amravati. Apart from these, there is also the Temple of Bhimeswara in Bhimarama or Kumararama at Simalkota and the modern Birla Mandir situated in Hyderabad.
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Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Destinations: Hyderabad - Tirupathi - Bangalore
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Destinations: Tirumala - Mysore - Ooty - Kodaikanal - Coimbatore
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