5 Must Visit Temples of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh state is rich in historical monuments,architectural beauty, natural attractions and many holy temples. Some of the most popular temples of Andhra Pradesh are Tirumala temple at Tirupati,Diguva Mangalagiri Temple, Bhadrachalam Temple and Srisailam Lord Shiva temple.

* Kanaka Durga Temple

The Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada is one of the most famous temple of Goddess Durga in India,located on hill of Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on the banks of Krishna River. Kanaka Durga is self-manifested and also mentioned in the sacred texts as Goddess of power and the presiding deity of Vijayawada.

* Mallikarjuna Swamy

Mallikarjuna Swamy is dedicated to great God Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas shrine of Lord Shiva in India. Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is situated on the flat top of Nallamala Hills in Srisailam,on the banks of the Krishna River.

* Mahanandi Temple

Mahanandishwara Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Siva,located in the district of Kurnool. The Shivalinga of Mahanandi Temple is very unique because it is like a rough uncut rock, with two cavities.

* Lepakshi Temple

The Veerabhadra temple of Lepakshi is located in the Anantapur district, famous for its rich fine arts and architectural beauty. Lepakshi temple complex has a granite monolithic Nandi, one of the largest Nandi statue in India. Image source:allindiaroundup

* Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Venkateswara Swamy Temple is the world’s richest Hindu temple,situated on the top of the hills at Tirumala in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and also known by other names like Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple.