NELLORE TEMPLES
JONNAWADA, BUCHIREDDYPALEM,NELLORE (DIST)
Jonnawada is a village in Buchireddipalem mandal, located in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It is located on the banks of river Pennar. It is famous for Sri Mallikarjuna swamy and Kamakshi amma temple constructed in the year 1150. The goddess Kamakshi is believed as an incarnation of Shakti. A 'Sri Chakram' was installed here by Sri Jagadguru Adhi Sankaracharya. Mallikarjuna Swami Kamakshi Devi temple, Jonnawada that is found concerning 13 kms from Nellore.
This Jonnawada kamakshi temple dedicated to god Kamakshi amma one in every of the variations of Shakti, is found on the rivers of Penna stream, 13 km from the guts of Nellore. The drive to the temple from the guts of Nellore would provide you with a primary hand expertise of the villages of India. The Jonnawada kamakshi Temple entrance door, Dwaja Sthabham (Flag mast) and also the gopuram (tower) of the Jonnawada kamakshi Temple adorning with 5 kalasams (pots) on the highest are created out of gold. The sculpture of the god Kamakshi Devi who is greatly adorned the normal means by the priests is beautiful for any devotee or visitor; all would love to get back this place of glowing divine radiance which might be self experienced only.
Mallikarjuna Kamakshi Tai Temple History
It is said that in Tretayuga, the great sage Kashyapa, visited bhoolokam (the Earth) in order to perform Yagnam. He chose north of Vedadri as Yagna Vatika (place to perform Yagna). After the completion of his Maha Yagna, a bright light appeared which spread on the entire bhoolokam. The sage Kashyapa performed Yagnam here in order to please Lord Mallikarjuna Swami. The lord, who was pleased with his devotion, appeared from the fire of Yagna and blessed the sage. From then on Jonnawada is also called as ‘Yagnavatika Jonnawada’.
Some other tale has it that the main idol in the temple was installed by the great saint Sri Jagadguru Adi Sankara. He also installed a Sri Chakra that is associated with Goddess Shakti. As per some inscriptions found, the temple was constructed in the year 1150. The temple has a beautifully carved Gopuram with the images of Gods and Goddess and five kalasham on the top-most part of it. The temple has two entrances and the main entrance to the temple has a porch on which you can find a scene from Shiva Purana.
There is a strong belief that the local denizens of Jonnawada have. According to them, if anyone who is taken over by evil sprits, sleep in the temple premises for few nights, they will overcome their problem and get cured. Also, few people sleep in this temple if their wish comes true (especially childless couple or guys/girls with late marriage). A bath in the river, which flows besides, is considered even more sacred. There is a bathing ghat near the River for the convenience of the pilgrims. The temple is considered more powerful and to feel the divinity present here one should not miss to visit while on one’s tour to Nellore.
It is a pilgrimage where Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is situated and where pilgrims visit the temple daily. The God Narasimha is the fourth incarnation (Avatar) of the God Vishnu.
Narasimha Konda
Narasimha Konda is a hill near the town of Jonnawada in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh state in India. It is a Hindu pilgrimage center and the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the God Narasimha.
It is a pilgrimage where Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is situated and where pilgrims visit the temple daily. The God Narasimha is the fourth incarnation (Avatar) of the God Vishnu.
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NELLORE RANGANAYAKA SWAMY TEMPLE
The Sri Ranganthaswami Temple in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha a resting form of Lord Vishnu. This temple, also called Talpagiri Ranganathaswami temple or Ranganayakulu is one of the oldest temples in Nellore. It is located on the banks of the Penna River and is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century. Just before the main entrance of the temple is a huge tower, called Gaaligopuram, which literally means "wind tower". This tower is approximately 70 feet high and has 10 feet of gold plated vessels on top of it, called kalashams. Every year during the month of March–April (which varies according to the Indian calendar) a grand festival is celebrated. These are called Brahmotsavam
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GOLAGAMUDI TEMPLE
Bhagavan Sri Venkaiah Swamy visiting to golagamudi from 1974, and
after 1974 he use to stay in golagamudi. In the year 1980 Swamy laid
foundation to building with his own hand (now it is Swami vari Samadhi
mandiram).In 22 august 1982 swami left his body and his followers made
Swamy Samadhi in building (foundation laid by swamy) now it was Swamy
vari Samadhi mandiram.In Samadhi mandiram premises right side is dhuni
and left side is well we found .Swamy told about dhuni it was koti
lingala pooja kadaiah,that means if you do pooja for dhuni the result
is equal to pooja worship of one core Siva Lingas.
After swamy Samadhi daily there were four times poojas and 5 times
harathi .and every time pooja & harathi prasadam will be
distributed. From suprabhathi harthi,morning pooja and harathi will be
given and pongali prasadam is distributed.madhyana pooja (sawatha pooja)
and harathi will be given and sweet pongal prasadam is distributed. to
participate in sawatha pooja by paying 1116/- pooja will be performed
on a particular day with his name & gothram.evening pooja and
harathi will be given and pulihora prasadam is distributed, final pooja
in the day is Ekantha Seva ,and after temples doors will be closed. This
is the regular procedure after swamy vari Samadhi.
On every Thursday and Saturday Pallaki Seva & Uyyalla Seva will
be performed,those who want to participate in pallaki seva & Uyyalla
seva has to pay 250/- for each pooja and can participate.infront of
Samadhi mandiram,Vaibhavosthava mandapam is constructed for pallaki seva
pooja purpose.
In ashram premises right side of Swamy Samadhi mandiram, ramalayam
was constructed ,and swamy vari kutiram & dhyana mandiram is there.
Left side of Swamy Vari Samadhi,Sr Subramanya swamy putta &
Navagrahamandapam was constructed. Sri veeranjanaiah swamy temple was
located. and swamy vari koneru is there.
For the sake of pilgrims coming from all over the India
Nithyanadhanam is provided by the Ashramam .and the accommodation is
provided with non a/c ,a/c & deluxe rooms .Pilgrims who want to give
their thalaneelalu for swamy can contribute to swamy they have to pay
5/- and contribute to swamy.
In ashram premises we found Bhagavan Sri Venkaiah school and
hostel with all facilities , Old age home & Goa shala these are
maintained by Sri Swamy vari Ashramam
From the year 1982 every from august 18 to august 24 swamy vari
Aradhanosthavalu will be done for 7days.piligrims from all over the
India will come to see the swamy vari Vaibavosthavam.
Historians and Archaeologists concluded that this temple date backs to 7thcentury A.D. Legend says that Kala Bhairava once prevailed this region and from then This Place was called as Bhairava Kona. Another legend describes that a shepherd named Bhairava Kondiah from neighboring village use to feed his cattle in this region. After some period his flock increased in thousands and the water in that region fell short. Then his flock began to yell for water. Kondiah by seeing his cattle distress went to the spring took bath in it and prayed to God that he would sacrifice his head if the thirst of the cattle was slaked.
Immediately with his prayers plenty of water began to spring up from the spring and the flock quenched their thirst. Then Kondiah went to his village and informed this miracle to all his relatives and friends and returned to that spring with all offerings to worship the God. After the feast all went back to home but Kondiah stayed back at the spring to show his gratefulness to god. As his prayers were fulfilled hanged himself to a branch of a tree by tying his hair to it and hewed his head with a sword. Later his relatives tarted searching for him and came to that place and were shocked to see his dead body. Then they buried the body with head in a stone near the spring and thus from then the stone became the place of worship over there.
After the death of Kondiah his funeral made with stone became the place of worship to all the devotees. Even today one can find the plenty of water flowing out from that spring continuously. Thus Bhairava Kona becamf
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