Religious places in Andhra Pradesh

Achanta is a small but prominent village in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. This ancient village, Achanta is situated in the Godavari River basin. Popularly called as "Rice Bowl", Achanta is famous for the temple of Lord Shiva who takes the form of Rameshwara Swami here. When you visit this village, you will definitely feel close to nature as Achanta is full of lush green fields and picturesque surrounding. ...>

Adavisomanapalli is a small village near Manthani and very close to the Maner River. This region is famous for rock-cut temples, the earliest specimens of Hindu architecture found in Karimnagar. The spot is picturesque on a hillock where four caves are scooped out of a huge sand-stone rock facing the west and overlooking Maner River. These temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and they are locally known as 'Naina Gullu'. ...>

Ahobilam has a major religious significance and is the major centre of pilgrimage in south India located in Nandyal in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Also known as "Singavel Kundram", Ahobilam is the abode of Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in man-lion form. The temple is located in the dense forest of Nallamala. The place consists of ten shrines of Lord Narasimha located within 5kms of radius between the hills and valleys of volcanic origin. The nine forms of Lord Narasimha swami that resides in Ahobilam are Jwala Narasimha, Ahobila Narasimha, Malola Narasimha, Kroda Narasimha, Kaaranja Narasimha, Bhaargava Narasimha, Yaogananda Narasimha, Chathravata Narasimha and Paavana Narasimha. As all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha are worshipped here, this place is also called as Nava Narasimha kshetram (abode of nine forms of Lord Narasimha)....>

When one thinks about Konaseema Region of Rajahmundry, the lush greenery, the sanctity and sacredness strikes the mind. Situated in the Godavari delta, Konaseema region is the land of breath-taking beauty and glorious charm of Mother Nature. One such place in this region is Ainavalli, the land famous for the temple of the God of Knowledge and removal of all obstacles, Lord Ganesha exists in the form of "Siddi Vinayaka" in Ainavalli....>

Alampur is a small village located in the Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. The nearest cities are Mahbubnagar, Kurnool and Hyderabad at a distance of 90 km, 27 km and 200 km respectively. Alampur is also known as "Dakshina Kasi", as it has the famous temples of Nava Brahmeswara and Jogulamba. The town is situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River, where it meets River Krishna....>

Alur is a small village at a distance of about 70kms from Anantapur. The picturesque village of Alur situated amidst the lush green meadows, lofty hills and small water streams, is a perfect picnic spot.The place is famous as a religious place and also as a picnic location because of its scenic beauty on the top of the hill...>

Amalapuram is a town in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The town is known for its Vedic Culture and its development. Amalapuram is also the divisional head quarters of Amalapuram Revenue Division. The picturesque village, Amalapuram is every nature lover's town. The lush green fields bordered with palm trees, coconut grooves, the zigzag paths and canals, the small puddles filled with water and the typical houses forms an integral part of Amalapuram. ...>

Amaravati, an ancient city, locally known as Dipaldinne or 'Hill of Lamps', is a small town near Guntur. It is situated on the banks of river Krishna in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The site of Amaravati is just next to a place called Dharanikota, also called as Dhanyakataka (Town of Paddy). It was the capital of the Satavahana Kings- the first kings of Andhra, during 1^st to 3^rd century AD. This place is famous for the temple of Lord Siva and hence it is also known as 'punyakshetra' (A holy place). ...>

One of the prominent cities, Anantapur lies to the western most part of Andhra Pradesh. The city has a perfect blend of history and modernity. There are ancient temples, forts and monuments in and around the town. The town appears close to a city with well-established educational institutions, hospitals, theatres, hotels, modern restaurants etc. The people are friendly and welcoming. The language spoken here is largely Telugu but the locals can understand English and Hindi as well.  ...>