Temples Around Bapatla In 100km

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1.Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in Mangalagiri

Mangalagiri, located in the Guntur district, is known for the Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple on the hill and the Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at the foot of the hill, which are both 12 km from Vijayawada Railway Station and Approximately 75 km from Bapatla, respectively.

The idol is purported to be Swambhu in the Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple. Only the idol's mouth, which is open widely, is visible due to the metal face covering it. The jaggery water (Panakam) offered to the god is accepted. When water is poured into the mouth, only half is consumed; the other half is expelled.Only until 3 PM is Panakala Swamy Temple open.

Yudhishtira, the eldest of the pandavas, is credited with creating the temple's main statue at Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.

2.Lord Shiva Temple in Kotappakonda

In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district, there is a sacred hill called Kotappakonda. It is situated 72 kilometres from Bapatla and 20 kilometres from Narasaraopet City.

The festival of Kotappakonda, which is observed annually with tremendous fervour and devotion and is heavily attended by devotees, has a fascinating past and some extraordinary anecdotes.

Trikuta Hills: Kotappa Konda Hill is also known as Trikutadri or Trikuta Parvatham because it has three peaks that can be seen from any direction. Brahma Hill, Vishnu Hill, and Rudra Hill are the three hills. These three hills are clearly visible from a distance in all directions.

Trikoteswara Swamy Temple, the principal temple, is situated at Brahma Shikharam.

Rudra Shikharam: This is the site of the Old Kotayya Temple. Trikoteswara Swamy originally appeared here. After witnessing Devotee Gollabhama's intense devotion, Trikoteswara Swamy travelled to Brahma Shikharam. It is therefore known as Paatha (ancient) Kotayya Temple.

Lord Vishnu Shikharam.

3.Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijaywada

Goddess Kanaka Durga is the subject of the Hindu temple known as Kanaka Durga Temple. The god in this temple is also known as Kanaka Durga in popular culture. The temple is situated on the Indrakeeladri Hills by the Krishna River in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] Goddess Kanaka Durga is featured in the Kaalika Purana, Durgaa Sapthashati, and other works of Vedic literature. The goddess is characterised as Swayambhu, or "self-manifested," in Triteeya Kalpa. Bapatla is 85 kilometres away.

According to a well-known mythology, the goddess Kanaka Durga, also known as Kanaka Mahalakshmi, slew the demon king Mahishasura. It is stated that the locals found the demon threat to be intolerable. After performing extreme penance, Sage Indrakila begged the goddess to reside on his head and maintain watch over the evil demons when she first appeared. Goddess Durga established Indrakila as Her permanent residence in order to fulfil his request to slay the demons. Later, She also defeated Mahishasura, the demon king, liberating the Vijayawadans from evil.

The stunning 4-foot (1.2 m) tall (1.2 m) deity icon is decorated with sparkling decorations and vibrant flowers at the Kanakadurga temple. 

Hindu texts state that the deity in the Kanakadurga temple is regarded as "Swayambhu," or self-manifested, and is hence seen to be immensely strong.[Reference needed]

The Mahalakshmi form of Lakshmi Durga is worshipped at the temple as Kanaka Durga. The temple is the location of all Lakshmi devi-related poojas. Varalakshmi Vratam is conducted every Friday during the Shraavana month with extra devotion. During this month, there are celebrations attended by more than 20,000 individuals.During Dasara, also known as Navaratri, special pujas are done. Every year, the Dasara festival is observed in this temple. Mahalakshmi is the god adored in the temple.Many pilgrims participate in the vibrant festivities and take a sacrificial dip in the Krishna river.

Sakambhari Festival

In Ashadha month, the yearly Goddess Sakambhari festival is observed with great respect and rituals. Kanaka Durga, the goddess, takes on the persona of Sakambhari or Banasankari Amma during the three-day event, and prayers are offered to the Goddess asking her to bless all vegetables, agriculture, and food so that they are numerous and able to feed the many. The Sakambari festival is held annually from Sukla Paksha Thrayodashi to Purnima in the Ashadha month, and in 2018 it will take place from July 25 to July 27.[8] In the Pardesh region of the Shivalik Mountain range, close to Saharanpur Uttar, is the Goddess Sakambhari Temple.

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