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Sri Talapagiri Ranaganatha swamy
Temple
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Sri Talapagiri Ranaganatha swamy Temple is
located in Nellore city and is about 5kms away from Nellore Bus
stand. RanganadaSwamy Temple in Nellore is more than 600years
old. This temple is situated on the banks of the river Pennar
and is marked by a huge 29 Mts tall Galigopuram with seven gold
kalasams and its architectural splendour. The annual Rath Yathra
of the God is a much awaited ritual in Nellore.
There are seven kalisams, which brings beauty
to the temple. Every year during the month of March-April (varies
according to Hindu calendar) grand festival is celebrated. These
are called Brahmotsavam.
On the bank of river penna sri
kashyapa Maharshi performed yagna and as a fruit of his penance
conferred upon him the gift of establishing himself as Ranganadha
Swamy at Nellore in 7th cebtury, by Pallava ruler Sri Rajaraja
Narendra. Subsequently in 13th century Sri Jatha Varma has
offered precious stones and metal to Lord Ranganadha Swamy. The
Andhra Maha Bharatam i.e. from Viratprvam to the end of the
epicwas written by the poet Sri kavi Brahma Tikkana, on the bank
of pennar river. On the east there is seven storied Maha
gopuram, south Sri Ranganayaki Lakshmi Devi) temple and beautiful
mirror dias, west is sacred Pennar river and north Sri Andal
Ammavari temple.
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Jonnawada
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Mallikarjuna Swamu kamakshi tai temple,
Jonnawada which is located about 12 kms from Nellore. The
destination is also well connected for Railway station at
Nellore. A famous Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakhsi tai temple is
located on the bank of river Pennar, 12 Km from Nellore. It
attracts many piligirims. The Village is part of Buchireddipalem
Mandal. In tretayuga Mahamuni Kasyapa Brahma performed yagna and
pleased Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy thus this place is named as
‘Yagnavatika Jonnawada’. Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy
Kamakhsi tai grant to the innumerable devotes their desires, as
their God head. Since then he continues conferring boons and his
blessings on his devotees. This temple is constructed in the
year 1150( Tretayuga). The goddess Kamkshi is belived as an
incarnation of Shakti. A ‘Sri Chakram’ was installed
here by Sri Jagadguru Sankaracharya. Pilgrims take a holy dip in
the lake known as Kachpateertham, near the temple, which washes
away all their bad karma. Brahma Rushi Sri Kashyap Mahamuni
visited Bhoolokam (The Earth) and wanted to perform Yagna and
chosen north of vedadri as Yagna Vatika (place to perform yagna)
After successful completion of the Yagna a bright light appeared.
It has spread over the whole bhoolokam. Later Lord Eswara
appeared as Lord Mallikarjuna, who came out from fire of
Yagna.
There is bus service from Nellore to
Jonnawada. For the convenienc of the pilgrims there are
choultries of the Devastanam and TTD and also private
choultries. Every year, during the celebration of Brahmstsavam in
the month of Vaisaka, lakhs of devotees throng the holy centre to
worship the goddess to attain salvation and Friday is the day
very dear to Kamakshitai. One can find persons, persecuted by
evil spirits, circumambulating in the temple precinct. A bathing
ghat has been built on the bank of the Penna, for the convenience
of the pilgrims.
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Narasimhakonda
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Vedagiri Lakshmimarasimha Swamy devastanam
came into being nearly 500 years ago, on the summit of
Narasimhakonad. According to the rock inscriptions, this temple
was built by the Pallava king Narsimha Varma in the ninth
century. Legend goes that the sage Kasyapa established the temple
on the bank of Pinakini. And the vedic scripture
“Brahmapurana” reveals that the seven sages
(Saptarishis) performed “yagnam” (Sacrifice) on the
top of Narasimhakonda. The seven (Koneru) tanks were renovated
with Mandapas on the hilltop . The holy place lies 15Km. away
from Nellore, on the southern bank of the river Pinakini. Every
year “Brahmotsavams” are celebrated here in the month
of May. Jonnawada is to the north of the river.
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Penchalakona
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This is a very ancient sacred place (pilgrim
centre). Lord Narasimha manifested Himself here as a huge of rock
in “Yoga mudra” (in an entwined contemplative
posture) and hence it acquired the name of “Penusila”
(huge rock) and in course of time became famous as
“Penchalakona”. Legend has it that after slaying the
demon Hiranya Kasipa, Lord Narsimha bathed in Penchalakona and
withdrew that “Avatara”(incarnation) of Narasimha,
shedding His anger and ferocity. The Lord here goes by the name
of Somasila Narasimhaswamy and has become one of the Nava
Narasimhas (nine manifestations). People belive that because the
sage Kanva resided in this area in the past, the river flowing
here acquired the name Kanva Nadi and that with efflux of time it
became Kandaleru. It is also learnt that the temple was
renovated in the 10th century.
Penchalkona lies at the foothills of Veligondalu
(mentioned earlier), at a distance of 80 km., from Nellore.
Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated every year in the month of May
and devotees flock specially on Saturday. The Devestanam
choultries provide facilities to the piligrims and there is bus
service too.
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Mannar
Poluru
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Alghu Malluru Krishna Swamy temple is
existing in the Mannarpoluru Village, right from the time of
Telugu Chola rulers. The village is close-by to Sullurupet, at a
distance of 103 Km. from Nellore. It was built in the 17th
century by Bangaru Yadama Nayudu, the living place of mallayodas
or wrestlers. According to a legend, it was here that Lord Sri
Krishna defeated Jambavantha in a duel and married his daughter
Jambavati and that Lord MahaVishnu deflated the bloated ego of
Garutmata here alone. Apart from the idol of Satyabhama and
Jambavati, the two consorts of Lord Krishna, the idol of
Jambavantha creating the illusion of shedding tears are bound to
amaze the viewers. One cannot help marvelling at the sculptural
splendour exuded by the idols of the beauties.
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Chengalamma Temple -
Sullurupet
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Goddess Chengalamma Parameswari manifested
Herself in the village of Sullurupet which lies 100Km. away from
Nellore on the Kolkata-Chennai highway and the temple for Her was
built on the bank of the Kanlangi river. History tells us that it
was established during the fourth and fifth centuries. People
also refer to her as the village goddess “Tenkali”.
With the passage of time, she is being worshipped regularly by
devotees as Chengalamma. Devotees turn up in large number to
witness “Chengalamma Jatara” (fair).
The Village goddess who was
called Tankali gained reputation as Sullurupet Chengalamma Thalli
and her idol in the temple faces the sea. Devotees from different
parts of the State visit the place and fulfil their vows,
refering the goddess as the mother who grants boons liberally.
The naturally-formed image of the goddess adorning the hanging
roots (vooda) of the banyan tree is really an awe-inspiring
spectacle
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Somasila
Dam
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| Somasila is one of the biggest Irrigation Project in the
District. The project is envisaged to create Irrigation
potential. It is constucted across River Pennar and is situated
near Somasila Village of Ananthasagaram Mandal, Nellore District.
Since it is located in eastern ghats situated at the out skirts
of the district, natural beauty is nose worthy. There is a temple
in the village called Someswara Temple blessed by the Lord Siva
on the other side of River Pennar an Ashram is situated. Tourist
Population including school children are gradually increasing
owing to its importance. It can be developed as a Very good
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Kandaleru
Dam
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Kandaleru Dam which is located about 60 kms
away form Nellore. The destination is also well connected for
State Highway from Nellore to Kadapa via Rapur & Rajampet. It
was constructed across the Kandaleru river. This river originates
in Velegonda hills and it flows across Gudur . This being
World’s Biggest Earth Dam with 68 TMC Water Storage spread
over 11 kilometre which is supplying Drinking water to
Tamilanadu is a Pictorious Spot with Hillocks and Forest around.
One Government Guest house has constructed with 4 suites, Meeting
hall and a Dnining hall with kichen for official purpose. It
attracts many pilgrims. The Dam is a part
of Rapur Mandal.
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Udayagiri
Fort
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Udayagiri Fort which is Located about 100
kms. From Nellore. Udayagiri Fort commanding at a hight of 3079
feet. Boasts of great natural beauty. The hill side has lush
vegetation and beautiful waterfalls. The ruined fort is
attracting the Tourists in a big way. However, the acccess is
only by steps and there is no road to the Fort. During the rule
of the Gajapathis and the Vijayanagar Rulers, this Town grew to
great splendour. The ruins of 365 Temples found in the Town
reflected the sculputure and archetecture of various periods. The
structure on the hill such as the Ranganatha Temple reflects
Chola culture, the Balakrishna Mandiram reflects Pallava culture
and the Paruveta Mandapam reflects Vijayanagara Culture. Other
structures include Chinna Masjid and pedda Masjid. A great
Sufi Saint belonging to the 18th Century.
Rahamathulla Nayab Rasool got absorbed in the higher selfhere.
Every year the Sandal Festival is celebreated on the 26th of
Rabi-UI-Aval month.
The Hill of Udayagiri is also
popularly known a Sanjeevi Hills as there are so many medicinal
plants on the hill. This place can be developed on par with
Golconda Fort of Hyderabad. It is possible to introduce
attraction like Light and Sound Show etc.,
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Pulicat
Lake
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Pulicat Lake is the second largest brakish
water lagoon in India spread over the two States of Andhra
Pradesh and Tamilanadu adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. It extends
over six hundred squire kilometers in Andhra Pradesh covering the
five Mandals of Tada, Sullurupet, Doravari satram, Chittamur,
Dugarajupatnam of Nellore District.
It is a bird watchers paradise.
Water birds and other birds like Flamingoes, Painted storks,
Egrets, Grey Pelican, Grey herons, pintails, Black winged stilts,
Shovelers, Terns etc., Visit this lake . These migratory birds
visit during winter as the lake offers food and protection from
predators. The lake was notified as a Bird Sanctuary in 1976.
vide G.O.U/s 18 wild life (protection) Act.
Further the lake is connected to
the National High Way, and is only 80 Km. from Chennai. It is
also very near to the Sriharikota Atomic Missile Range
(S.H.A.R).
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Nelapattu Bird
Sanctuary
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Nelapattu bird sanctuary is one of the largest Pelicanary in
South East Asia with more than 1500 pelicans and other birds
visiting every year. The Sanctuary is very near to the National
High way -5.
The big fresh water tank of Nelapattu Bird
Sanctuary and the presence of good number of “ Barringtonia
Acutangula” trees which can tolerate inundation for longer
periods in the tank bed and fore shore area make this sanctuary a
heaven for a broad spectrum of Bird species for both breeding and
roosting purposes. Many winter migratory birds from Siberian
countries are visiting this sanctuary since & long time. It
is a breeding ground for some of the rare and endangered species
like Grey Pelicans, Open-billed storks, Little cormorants,
Sponbills, white ibies, Night Herons etc., A wide variety of
birds, like Egrets, Tern, Ducks, Waders etc., rest here.
There is an Environmental Education Centre in the Sanctuary
with a Museum, Library and Auditorium with audio Visual Equipment
for screen slides, Films etc., on wild life watch towers are also
aavailable to watch the birds at the Sanctuary.
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Sri Mulasthaneswara Swamy
Temple
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The Temple of Sri Mulasthaneswara Swamy was
built, 1400 years ago, to the west of Nellore. As the Lord
manifested Himself under a “Nelli” tree, a temple was
built there itself. Manumasidhi rulers constructed the
“Raja Gopuram” (Royal tower of the temple). Legend
goes that the poet Tikkana Somayaji translated Mahabhratam into
telugu only after making his obeisance to the deity.
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Mallam – Sri
Subramanya Swamy Temple
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Malla village lies on the Nayudupeta –
Duggarajupatnam road in the Chittamuru mandal and is 96 km away
from Nellore. The temple was constructed by the Chola rulers of
the 10th and 11th Centuries. The “Vasantala Mandapam”
here is a shining example of sculpture of exllence. The
“Vasantala Mandapam” is strikingly sculpted in the
form of a chariot drawn by a pair of horses. Episodes and events
from the epic of Ramayana and Siva puranam have been sculpted
splendidly on the pillars of the Mandapam. The Veera Kallulu
“ of the veera saivas are also found here. The 64 pillars
of the Vasantha Mandapam are tastefully decorated with pictures
pf creepers and tales from Ramayanam, Bharatham and Bhagavatam.
Many lovely sculptures adorn the sides and lower part of the
Mandapam. The temples of the consorts of Subramanyaswamy –
Sri Valli, Her encourage abd Devaseba lie in the inner
“Prakaram” (compound wall) and opposite the “
Dwaram” (entrance) of Subraanyaswami Idol.
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Kasumuru – Masthana
vali Dargah
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The tomb of Syed karimulla Khadiri lies in
Kasumuru village, which is situated on the west of Venkatachalam
Mandal 35 km.away from Nellore. Devotees refer to him as kasumuru
Msthanayya, agreat : Fakir” supposed to have belonged to
18th century. The ailing, the planet harassed, and the childs,
worship at the fakir’s tomb. Every year, on the 26th day of
the auspicious period of “kabbiul-aval”,
“Urusu” (fair) is celebrated with fervour. One can
reach the place by bus from Nellore.
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A.S.Peta –
Dargah
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| It is located at about 60 km. from Nellore City. A.S.Peta
Stand for Anuma samudram Peta. There is a big Dargah here which
is ancient and is known to be Khaja Rahamatulla Dargah. It is one
of the unique place where Hindus and Muslims blend together and
stand as an illustration of National integrity. Devoties from
different parts of the Country used to come to this place without
distinction. The ornamental work of thhe dome is worth to seen.
Every year Urusu celebrated where large number of devoties gather
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Golagamudi: Bhagavan Sri
Venkaiahswamy Mandiram
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It is located at abovt 15 Km. from Nellore
City which belongs to Venkatachalam Mandal. One of the Sage
called Venkaiah lived earlier during middle of the 20th Century
and got Mahasamadhi at this place. People worshiped them as
Venkaiah Swamy or Baghavan Venkaiah Swamy, every Saturday there
is a gathering to worship the Swamy. Similarly, during August
every year “ Aradhana” or Annual function be
celebrated where large number of devoties used to gether for the
purpose of getting blessed. Devotees are provided free catering
those who visited the Samadhi. It became one of the popular
Pilgrim centre in the district.
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Sriharikota
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Rangantha Temple, Nellore
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We all heard horror stories about the Anam family these days and what they did to the Ranganayakula devasthanam. Under Anam family s trusteeship, gold ornaments belonging ot the temple changed hands, temple lands and are got usurped by the family and converted to shops, the atrocities are endless. If there is a god above, the Anam family is awaited in hell. |
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