Andhra Pradesh Temples
From Tirumala to Ancient Coastal Shrines
Andhra Pradesh is blessed with some of India's most revered temples—from the globally famous Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara to the ancient Shiva and Shakti shrines of Srisailam, Simhachalam, and Kanaka Durga. The state offers a rich mix of Vaishnava, Shaiva, and Shakta traditions.
"From the seven hills of Tirumala to the banks of the Krishna, devotion flows"
📖 What are Andhra Pradesh Temples?
Andhra Pradesh is blessed with some of India's most revered temples—from the globally famous Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara to the ancient Shiva and Shakti shrines of Srisailam, Simhachalam, and Kanaka Durga. The state offers a rich mix of Vaishnava, Shaiva, and Shakta traditions.
🕉️ Divine Significance
- • Tirumala Tirupati is one of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites
- • Srisailam Mallikarjuna is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a Shakti Peetha
- • Simhachalam and Kanaka Durga are powerful regional deities with rich legends
- • Coastal temples and ancient sites add to the spiritual landscape
✨ Spiritual Benefits
"From the seven hills of Tirumala to the banks of the Krishna, devotion flows"
🌊 Sacred Temples
Explore the divine abodes listed below
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
Located atop the Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, Mallikarjuna Temple at Srisailam is the second Jyotirlinga and one of the 18 Shakti Peethas, making it doubly sacred.
Bhramaramba Devi Temple Srisailam
Located in Srisailam, this temple is both a Shakti Peetha and part of the Jyotirlinga complex, making it the only place where both Shiva and Shakti are worshipped together as equal powers.
Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple
Representing the air element among Pancha Bhoota Stalams, Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple is famous for its perpetually flickering flame that moves despite no air current, and for Rahu-Ketu worship.
Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple
Famous for its magnificent Vijayanagara architecture, hanging pillar, and the largest Nandi sculpture, dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra.
Arasavalli Sun Temple
One of the most ancient Sun temples in India, Arasavalli is dedicated to Lord Surya and is famous for its unique architectural design and powerful solar worship traditions.
Amaravati Amareswara Swamy Temple
One of the Pancharama Kshetras, Amaravati is famous for its ancient Shiva Linga and the legend of Lord Shiva defeating the demon Tarakasura, located on the banks of River Krishna.
Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
One of the most popular Satyanarayana temples in South India, Annavaram is famous for its hilltop location and powerful prayers for truth, prosperity, and success in endeavors.
Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple
The most sacred Narasimha temple complex with 9 different forms of Lord Narasimha, Ahobilam is believed to be the actual place where Lord Narasimha killed the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Mangalagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Famous for the unique tradition where the deity drinks half the water offered and leaves the rest, Mangalagiri is one of the eight self-manifested Narasimha temples.
Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple
Famous for the growing Ganesha idol that increases in size over time, Kanipakam is one of the most powerful Ganesha temples known for removing obstacles and granting wishes.
Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple
One of the most powerful Shakti Peethas, Kanaka Durga Temple is situated on Indrakeeladri Hill and is famous for victory, prosperity, and the annual Dasara celebrations.
Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Located at the confluence of River Godavari and the Bay of Bengal, Antarvedi is a sacred island temple famous for its unique coastal location and powerful Narasimha blessings.
Penchalakona Narasimha Swamy Temple
Located in a picturesque valley surrounded by hills, Penchalakona is famous for its natural beauty and powerful Narasimha deity believed to fulfill devotees' desires.
Kadiri Narasimha Swamy Temple
Famous for its ancient Narasimha deity and powerful prayers for overcoming enemies and achieving success, Kadiri is one of the significant Narasimha Kshetrams in Andhra Pradesh.
Vedadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Located on a hill and known for its spiritual significance in Vedic traditions, Vedadri temple is famous for its scholarly atmosphere and powerful Narasimha deity.
Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple
A powerful Goddess temple dedicated to Chengalamma Parameshwari, famous for its protective powers, fertility blessings, and annual festivals celebrating divine feminine energy.
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