Sri Mallikarjuna Kamakshi Tayee Ammavari Temple, Zonnawada
๐ Zonnawada, Nellore
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshi Tayee Temple is a revered Shiva-Shakti temple located at Jonnavada, about 10 km from Nellore on the banks of the sacred Penna River. Built around 1150 AD, the temple is associated with Sage Kashyapa's Yagna and the divine appearance of Lord Shiva and Goddess Kamakshi. Devotees believe that a holy dip in Kasyapa Theertham washes away sins and brings divine blessings.
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Goddess Durga / Parvati
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Jonnawada, Andhra Pradesh 524305
About Sri Mallikarjuna Kamakshi Tayee Ammavari Temple, Zonnawada
Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Kamakshi Tayee Temple is an ancient pilgrimage site located at Jonnavada, near Nellore, on the banks of the sacred Penna River. Dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Kamakshi Tayee, the temple dates back to around 1150 AD. According to the Skanda Purana, Sage Kashyapa performed a great Yagna at this holy place, where Lord Shiva manifested as a self-formed Shiva Linga. Goddess Kamakshi later arrived in search of Lord Shiva and chose to reside here permanently. Her divine idol is believed to have been discovered by local fishermen in the Penna River. It is also believed that Adi Shankaracharya visited the temple and consecrated the deity. The nearby Kasyapa Theertham is considered highly sacred, and devotees believe that bathing in its waters cleanses sins. Today, the temple remains one of the most important spiritual destinations in the Nellore region, attracting thousands of devotees seeking peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.
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Ashtothara Satanamarchana
"Ashtothara Satanamarchana," more commonly written as Ashtottara Shatanamavali, refers to a Hindu devotional practice of chanting the 108 names of a particular deity, such as Lord Shiva or Lord Ganesha. Each name in the list highlights a divine attribute or characteristic of the deity, and the practice is a way for devotees to connect with the deity, seek spiritual enrichment, find strength, and invoke virtues.
Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Khadgmala Pooja
Khadgmala Pooja
Laghunyasa Abhishekam
Laghunyasa Abhishekam
Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Saamuhika Kumkumarchana
Saamuhika Kumkumarchana
Pallaki Seva
เฐชเฐฒเฑเฐฒเฐเฐฟ เฐธเฑเฐต
Paroksha Khadgmala Pooja
เฐชเฐฐเฑเฐเฑเฐท เฐเฐกเฑเฐเฐฎเฐพเฐฒ เฐชเฑเฐ
Sahasranamarchana
Sahasranamarchana
Samuhika Laksha Kumkumarchana / Kathyaayani Vratham / Varalakshmi Vratham
Samuhika Laksha Kumkumarchana / Kathyaayani Vratham / Varalakshmi Vratham
Paroksha Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Paroksha Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Paroksha Laghunyasa Abhishekam
Paroksha Laghunyasa Abhishekam
Paroksha Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Paroksha Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Vari Abhishekam
Paroksha Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam
Paroksha Mahanyasa Purvaka Rudrabhishekam
Paroksha Navaavarana Pooja
Paroksha Navaavarana Pooja
Navaavarana Pooja
เฐจเฐตเฐพเฐตเฐฐเฐฃ เฐชเฑเฐ
Mahanyasa Abhishekam
Mahanyasa Abhishekam
Sri Swamy Ammavarla Kalyanam
Sri Swamy Ammavarla Kalyanam
Sri Kamakshi Nithya Homam
Sri Kamakshi Nithya Homam
Poolangi Seva
Infront of Srivari Sannidhi's, Special Flowers are decorated like garland in the Evening
Laksha Kumkumarchana / Laksha Bilvarchana
Laksha Kumkumarchana / Laksha Bilvarchana
Special Poolangi Seva
Special Poolangi Seva
Big Silver Nandi Seva
เฐชเฑเฐฆเฑเฐฆ เฐตเฑเฐเฐกเฐฟ เฐจเฐเฐฆเฐฟ เฐธเฑเฐต
Pradoshakala Vrushabharchana
Pradoshakala Vrushabharchana
Maha Rudra Homam
เฐถเฑเฐฐเฑ เฐฎเฐนเฐพ เฐฐเฑเฐฆเฑเฐฐ เฐนเฑเฐฎเฐ
Srichakra Navaavarana Homam
เฐถเฑเฐฐเฑ เฐเฐเฑเฐฐ เฐจเฐตเฐพเฐตเฐฐเฐฃ เฐนเฑเฐฎเฐ
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Within about 200 km driving distance from Sri Mallikarjuna Kamakshi Tayee Ammavari Temple, Zonnawada. Plan a yatra and cover as many of these as you can.
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Sri Krishna Dharmaraja Swamy Temple
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Sri Moolasthaneswara Swamy Temple
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Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple Mulapeta, Nellore
Mulapeta, Nellore
Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari Temple, Dargamitta
Dargamitta, Nellore
Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Ranganayakulapeta
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Sri Siddeswara and Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple
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Goddess Durga / Parvati
Jonnawada, Andhra Pradesh 524305
How to Reach
Tirupati / Vijayawada / Visakhapatnam International Airport
Nearest major railway station serving Zonnawada, Nellore area.
Zonnawada, Nellore Bus Stand / Station
Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.
