Punyagiri Siva Temple S Kota As per the local folklore, In Dwaparayuga, Pandavas stayed here in this forest during their Vanavasam period. It is said that Chinaputturdara falls which is located on the right side of hills which emerges from the base of Siva Linga. There is a constant flow underneath Linga which washes the Linga […]
Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple History As per the Legends, Divine Serpent Vasuki to escape from the mighty Garuda took shelter under Lord Subramanya. Lord Subramanya ordered Garuda not to harm Serpent. During Treta Yuga, Parasurama an incarnation of Lord Vishnu took the bath here at Kumaradhara river to get rid of the sin, after Killing Kshatriyas. […]
Vedadri Narasimha Swamy Temple Jagayyapeta As mentioned in the Brahanda Purana, Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya (fish) recovered Vedas from the demon Somakasura, who had stolen Vedas from Brahma. Vedas took the form of Humans and praised Lord. Vedas in Human form (Veda Purusha) requested Lord to reside on their heads for permanent. […]
Chaturmukha Brahma Temple Chebrolu History As per the Legends, Sage Bhrugu cursed Brahma that he will not be worshipped during Kaliyuga. Hence, there are no temples for Lord Brahma on the Earth. Temple at Chebrolu is surrounded by water on the sides with a pathway in the middle. Brahma was engraved on the four sides of the […]
Venugopala Swamy Temple Hamsaladeevi History As per the folklore, Two Gandharvas while flying over the Krishna delta, they came across a sage who was black in color. Gandharvas made fun of him. Angered sage cursed Gandharvas to become crows. Gandharvas regretted their mistake and pleaded Sage for the solution. Sage asked them to take a bath […]
Suriyanar Navagraha Temple Kumabkonam This temple was built during the reign of Kulothuna I Chola during 1060 A.D-1118 AD. This temple was later renovated by Vijayanagara Kings. It is believed that taking a bath in Surya Pushkarini (Temple tank) will relieve Dosha. Jnana Koopam temple tank is located inside the temple. As per the legends, […]