About the Temples of Andhra Pradesh
The history of Andhra Pradesh provides an insight into the various temple architecture styles seen in the state.
Tirupati
The most visited pilgrimage center in India . This ancient temple enshrining Balaji or Venkatachalapati is the most visited temple in India.
Sree Sailam
One of the Jyotirlingas of Shiva Sree Sailam near Kurnool enshrines Mallikarjuna in an ancient temple. Aadi Sankaracharya composed his Sivanandalahiri here.
Alampur Nava Bhramma Temples
Gateway to Sree Sailam Nine ancient temples built from the 7th century CE onwards, dedicated to Shiva constitute the Alampura Nava Bhramma temples.
Draksharama
One of the five Panchaarama temples . Legend has it that the Shivalingam held by the demon Taraka, splintered into five pieces and fell at the five Panchaaraama kshetrams one of which is Draksharama .
Sree Kalahasti
One of the Pancha Bhoota temples of Shiva Kalahasti enshrines the Vayu Lingam - representing the element wind - of the five elements of Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam and Prithvi.
Simhachalam
Hill of the lion. This temple on the Simhachalam hill represents the patronage of the Southern Cholas and the Gangas of Orissa.
Ahobilam
The Nava Narasimha shrine . Ahobilam is one of the most venerated Vaishnava shrines of Andhra Pradesh, enshrining nine forms of Narasimha.
Dharmapuri
Near Karimnagar enshrines the Yoga Narasimha manifestation of Vishnu.
Mangalagiri
Near Vijayawada houses a hill temple bearing a shrine to Pankala Narasimha and Lakshmi Narasimha.
Akiripalli
Near Vijayawada is home to a hill temple with a shrine to Narasimha.
Yadagirigutta
Near Bhongir is home to an ancient hill temple enshrining the Narasimha manifestation of Vishnu.
Vijayawada
The city of Vijayawada is home to the Kanakadurga temple, the Malleswara temple and the Vijayeswara temple.
Palampet
The Ramappa temple dating back to the Kakatiya period is full of ornate sculpture.
Hanumakonda
The thousand pillar temple at Hanumakonda , the ancient capital of the Kakatiyas of Warangal is one of great workmanship.
Bhadrachalam
Enshrines a temple to Rama at a spot believed to be where Rama crossed the Godavari as he proceded southwards in search of Sita.
Vemulawada
The Rajeswara temple at Vemulawada goes back to the period fo the Vemulawada Chalukyas.
Hyderabad
The Modern Birla Mandir at Hyderabad The Birla Mandir hill temple, built entirely of marble is a prominent landmark in the city of Hyderabad.
Mukhalingam
The ancient capital of the Kalingas houses three exquisite temples built in the Orissa style of architecture.
Amaravati
The ancient city of Amaravati is home to the Amareswara Shiva temple.
Kotipalli
(Kumararama) in coastal Andhra Pradesh is an ancient pilgrimage center, housing a shrine to Someswara .
Bhimarama
Kumararama at Samalkota houses a temple to Bhimeswara with interesting sculptural work. |
