Tadipatri Cluster
Sri Chintala Venkataramana swamy temple, Tadipatri Town:
It is known from the Tadipatri Kaifiyat that Sri Chinthala venkataraman aswamy Temple in the central part of Tadipatri town was built by Thimmanayan, the son of Pemmisani Ramalinganayan about fifty years after the construction of Sri Buggaramalingeswara Temple. Perhaps Christ It can be assumed that the construction took place between 1510-1525. There is no mention of this temple in the inscription written by Mahamantri Timmarusu in 1509. This temple may have been built during the reign of Sri Krishna Devaraya (1509-1529). It is recorded in Kaifiyat that Sri Vyasaraya, the king guru of Krishnadevaraya, stayed in the temple for three days. The main gate of Sri Venkataramanaswamy temple and the Galigopuram meet in the eastern direction. There are also gates in north and south directions. 225 feet long, 135 feet wide with high ramparts, this temple is built with red granite pillows. In front of the Gali Gopuram there is a rock-built Uyalamantapa and tall lamp posts. A lamp is lit on this lamp post during Kartika Deepotsavam. The pillars of the swing pavilion are slightly inclined. These will have to be corrected in future. Recently, the central archaeological department has taken due care and put ‘lance’ in the front part of the gopura and ‘grills’ around the dome to protect it. The action taken by the Central Government for the construction of Gopura is admirable. It is acceptable to the people that everyone is paying attention to the development of the temple’s attractiveness and cleanliness. A total of 189 pillars are used in the construction of the temple. This temple built with beautiful architecture is of ideal age. Thimmanayan’s motivation for building the temple is explained in the history section. Here Brahmotsavams are held from Ashviyuzha Suddha Ashtami to Full Moon. Pooja procedure is done in Pancharatra manner.
Sri Bugga Ramalingeswara swamy temple, Tadipatri Town:
ri Bugga ramalingeswara temple on the banks of the Pinakini actress in
Tadipatri, Ananthapuramu district, Sri Chintala Venkataramana swamy temples in the middle of the town are buildings built at the stage of maturity of Vijayanagara sculpture.” It is not quite clear that it is there (Hampi) the chefs-douvre of this dynasty are to be found, but rather at a place called Tadpatri” Mr. James Ferguson, a lecturer in archeology of Cambridge University, said in his book “History of Eastern Architecture” about a hundred years ago. He is of the opinion that the art of Vijayanagara sculpture can be seen more clearly in Tadipatri than in Hampi. Historian Vincent Schmidt commented that it was a “green sculpture culture”.
The famous archaeologist Mr. Ys. wrote about the temples of Tadipatri that the history and sculptures of Vijayanagara have not been fully written. Yes. Ramaswamy garu said. By the time of Vijayanagara, Gandhara sculpture and Khusrihu sculpture were popular in North India. In Dakshina Path, the Pallavas promoted cave sculptures, the Chalukyas vastu Buddha structures, the Cholas promoted large gopuram structures, the Pandyas decorative sculptures and tall gopurams, the Huyasalas promoted delicate sculptures, and the Vijayanagaradhis in the 14th-16th centuries promoted comprehensive beautiful sculpture and introduced innovative techniques. Sculpture was used as a tool to uplift the Hindu culture and inspire courage in the people of that time to repel foreign invasions. Gajayali, Kumbhavanjara style, stone lotuses, large monolith structures, Ugramurthy structures, warriors, Bherikars, Gajaturaga series of sculptures were created. Kanachiyagu Mantapa structures have been given beautiful shapes with sculptures for the sculptural arrangement. Mantapa structures with spaces for sanctums were also given priority for gopura decorations. With three-faced and four-faced pillars, Uthungathurangasren from the center of the pillar, and the sculptures of armed warriors were made on them, and an opportunity was provided for the production of heroism. Hard granite stone is used for sculptures. All these are the special features of Vijayanagara sculpture in Tadipatri temples, which can be well observed. Tadipatri Temples- History, Sculpture “Sculpture on egranite stones is a very costly and laborious work”, commented Sri Kannan Garu, Kaladi Sri Sankara Smriti Mandir Sthapathi to the author in 1978, after visiting the temples.
Sri Kona Ranganatha swamy temple, Alur(V), Tadipatri(M):
Shrimad Akhilandakoti Brahmanda Nayakundagu, Adi Madhantha Parihundagu, Pipilikadi Jivarasulakella Be a supporter, train the wicked, be a virtuous protector, be a fearless sinner, be a protector of all, be a devotee. The pennidhiagu, the eternal joy, the doubter, to this parathaparuna, the beautiful nature of nature. Tadipatri, Ananthapuramudistrict, in the land of Aryavartana on this Bharata continent where Yogi Jana Sevayambaya Sri Bhunila Sametha Sri Seshathalpa is located in Sri Sri Sri Alurukona in the east north-eastern part of the town. On the lap of the sleeping devotees, the Kalpa tree, Adi is free from the middle, the creator of the state of 0creation, Prakriti. Sobhakaraniyambagu, in this shrine, by the chirping of birds, by the water facilities, by the wild animals, By living animals, kalahara, kedara, punnaga, bakula, attack, fatra, by fruit flowers, agarwood, sandalwood, camphor, In this holy shrine, blessed by the fragrant perfumes of Kunda, Mandara and Neehara. Sri Bhunilasametha Sriseshatalpa Ranganathaswamy has passed away. Harihara Rayala 0Bukkarayala this field Tadipatri Kaipiat is said to have built this temple in the 14th 0century by King Errama Thimmaraju. It is written in the book. Before Vishwamitra performed penance and performed yajna for the welfare of the world To ChundagaTataki, Marichudu Anurakshasu performed Yajna for protection of Sri Ramachandra, Lakshmanaswamy was appointed. Then the Ramachandras shot the demon Tataki with an arrow Tataki Tadipatri Sri Chintala Venkataramana swamy died near the Devasthanam, hence the name Tatiparthi. The name is meaningful. The change came gradually. After that Sri Vishwamitra Maharshi Alurukona Nandu.It is a melody that glorifies Lord Sri Swami who has completed the Yajna and appeared as a formless rock. In the 14th century Erramathimmaraju came to know about this from the sages and the origin of Sri Swami. It is stated in Kaipiat that the idol was installed and the temple was built. Sri Swami is 5 a. The length of the Seshasai is covered. Sridevi and Bhudevi are blessed at the feet of Sri Swami. In the navel of Sri Swami, the Padmagarbha and the four-faced Brahma are shining. In the south-west part of the sanctum sanctorum there is a Puttushila. Ramanujacharya is standing next to him. At a distance of one farlong from the north east side of this temple, a spring is produced in the middle of two hills and flows continuously from north to south.
Alurukona Water falls, Aluru Kona(V), Tadipatri (M):
Aluru Kona is at a distance of 15 Kms from Tadipatri Town. One can find small waterfalls in an area in the valley, where water is ever present.The valley with its natural beauty attracts tourists. Apart from that, thousands of tourists and devotees visit it through out the year.
Sree Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Chukkaluru(V), Tadipatri (M):
Chukkaluru Village is situated at a distance of 8 Kms North of Tadipatri, on Tadipatri-gooty road. The Chennakesava swamy temple is situated just by the side of Tadipatri-gooty road in the midst of the village, it faces east. The temple consist of a sanctum, an antarala and a mukhamandapa. The sanctum has a divitala sikhara is built in brick and lime in dravidian style. The mukhamandapa has six square pillars with octagonal flutings in the midst and bracket captials with inverted bud motifs. The lower portion of the temple is constructed out of black stone while the sikhara above the sanctum is built in brick and lime. The mukhamandapa is closed on all sides, with entrances the north, east and south. The Beautifully carved different stories on Ramayana and Bhagavatham on the outer wall. The temple belongs to Vijayanagara period and one can seen a rich carvings of the stories of Ramayana & Mahabharatham in bas-relief on the outerwall of the temple. On architectural grounds, the temple can be assigned to Vijayanagara period.
Sri Aswattha Narayana Swamy Temple,Chinna Pappuru (V),
Peddapappuru(M):
Ananthapuramu district, 16 km from Tadipatri town. In the far west direction, the Aswattha shrine is located on the banks of the Pinakini River (Pennanadi) in Peddappapur Mandal. This Ashwattha Narayanaswamy Shrine is considered a special holy place because the Pinakina river flows from the south direction to the north direction. Sri Vishnumurthy Darshanard Abhilashiyai 12 years old with conch, wheel, mace, and abhayahestam, who is known as Shingarabatt in Kanchi Kshetram. While serving Mulugavaradarajaswamy, Swami (Shri Maha Vishnu) realized in a dream of Shingarabatta and a sage called “Uttama” came here from the place of Trivishtapa in the middle of the Himalayas with Brahmahatyapathaka. Accepting the tradition of brahmahatya, he went to the present place of Aswatthakatta and erformed penance, and then, as you requested, he created a real vision with a conch, chakra, and gada abhaya’s hand, removed brahmahatya and gave boons. In the middle of Aswatthakatta, while performing the Singarabattu Tapa, Vedavyasa Maharshi appeared and blessed him that in Anathikalam, Sri Vishnu will be seen again, and then in the end, Lord Vishnu came to Singarabattu again on the 3rd Saturday after midnight of the same Maghamasam. At the place where he gave darshan and got rid of the sin of Brahmin and performed penance as per the wish of that sage. He appeared in the form of Srimannarayana and made it look like a great shrine. Since then, the Aswattha Tirunala Brahmotsavam has been celebrated since every year on the 3rd Saturday after the midnight of the 3rd Saturday as a very holy day. The stone idol of Shri Shingarabhattu Munishwari and the stone idol of Aswatthanarayana Swamy were enshrined and worshiped on Aswatthakatta. Sri Aswatthanarayana Swamy Devasthanam is celebrated for Nagadoshanivaranartha and worship of Nagadevatas. Sri Aswatthanarayana Swamy and Srichakra Bhavani Bhimalingeswara Swamy facing each other (opposite) are fulfilling the wishes of the devotees. Many auspicious deeds are being celebrated in the place between Shiva Keshavas. Therefore, we wish the devotees to visit and enjoy the blessings of Sri Swamula and become worthy of His grace.
Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Kummeta (V), Peddapappuru(M):
Kummetha village is situated at a distance of 14 Kms South of yadiki. The river pennar flows a few kilometers Sree Lakshmi Chennakesava swamy temple is situated in the midst of the village. It was constructed of dressed stone blocks. It has an adhisthana of three feet heigh. The Temple consists of sanctum, an antharala, an open mukhamandapa with 16 pillars, four in each row. It has ekatalavimana constructed with brick and lime. It’s faces East, and on Architectural grounds if can be assigned to Vijayanagara period. The sanctum houses the idol of Chennakesava in black stone. An Inscriptional in Telugu and Kannada script is noticed in the temple premises of donative in nature.
Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Yadiki (V&M):
It is situated in the midst of the Yadiki village. It is encompassed by a compound wall of about 15 feet high. On the south is an entrance with a gopura. The lower portion of the gopura is built in stone and the upper portion in brick and lime which is incomplete. There is a separate shrine for lakshmi. The Kalyana mandapa is inside the temple complex. It consists of a sanctum, antarala and mukhamandapa. The mukhamandapa has four square pillars with octagonal flutings, round abacus and bracket capitals, with inverted lotus bud motif. The temple faces south. The sanctum houses the idol of Chennakesava (64 x 33 cms.) in black stone. The Lakshmi shrine is situated behind the Chennakesava temple on the northeast. The temple was constructed of stone upto the roof level and brick and lime mortar were used for the dvitala gopura over the sanctum. The temple consists of a sanctum, an antarala and an open mukhamandapa which has 12 featureless pillars. The sanctum houses the idol of Lakshmi measuring 55 x 39 cms in black stone. Adjoining the outer wall, in the north-western corner is a square (50’x50’) kalyanamandapa. In the midst of the mandapa is a raised platform with four black pillars supporting the roof. The northern and western sides of the mandapa are closed, leaving the eastern and southern sides open. On architectural grounds the temple can be dated to the Vijayanagara period. i.e. 14th-15th C.A.D.
Yadiki Caves, Yadiki (V&M):
Yadiki Caves is midway between Gooty and Tadipatri. The cave system is in the picturesque village of Konapulappadu which is 18 kms fromYadiki. The magnificent view of the hillocks, gorges, spring, paddy fields, lake and winding road. Jeemanugavi cave is 5kms.in length and one can go up to 2kms. Inside. The intricate design of stalactite and stalagmite formations takes shape of chandeliers, bridges, globes, snakes etc. The sight of some, which glitters like diamonds is amazing. Uudamanugavi, another cave can accommodate 100 people. Kona Ramalingeswara temple adjacent to the spring adds to the beauty. For those who are young in mind and body there is scope for trekking and rock climbing.
Kona Water falls, Yadiki (V&M):
Kona Waterfalls is approximately 90 km from Ananthapuramu town.Kona Waterfalls in Yadiki, Ananthapuramu District, is indeed a beautiful spot known for its serene ambiance and natural beauty. The area is characterized by lush greenery, rocky landscapes, and clear water, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts. Natural Beauty: The waterfall is surrounded by dense forests, providing a picturesque setting for relaxation and exploration. Activities: Visitors can enjoy swimming, picnicking, and photography. Trekking in the nearby hills is also popular among adventure seekers. Accessibility: It’s relatively easy to reach from major towns in the region, making it a convenient spot for a day trip. Best Time to Visit: The monsoon season (June to September) enhances the beauty of the waterfalls, but it can also make the area slippery, so caution is advised.
Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Kadavakallu (V), Putluru (M):
The Name of the village is Kadavakallu or Kadava kolanu is situated at a distance of 20 kms, south-east of Tadipatri taluk headquarters in Puttlur Mandal, it is a Vijayanagara period temple and one can see a Krishnadevaraya period inscriptions, on a stone, both the sides engraved in telugu-kannada-script inside the compound of the temple.
It is situated in the South-Eastern corner of the Village. The Temple consists of garbhagriha, antharala, and mukhamandapa, in east-west orientation with in a prakara wall. It belongs to Vijayanagara period of 16 Centures A.D. an inscription in Telugu, Kannada, scripts engraved on a stone slab found in the temple complex is a donative inscription and belongs to the period of sree krishnadevaraya (16th C A.D. ) of Vijayanagara period. The Main deity is Chennakesava Swamy. It has an ekatala vimana, a stone dhvajasthamba stands in the front of the temple.
Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, 85 Nitturu(V), Yellanuru(M):
85 Nitturu Village in Yellanuru Mandal of Ananthapuramu District and located at a 20 Kms away from Tadipatri, one can reach from Tadipatri to 85 Nittur towards south-east on road. There was a ancient Sri Chennakesava swamy temple it is facing west. The Temple Padmalaya, Garbhalaya walls built with drussed stone upto 12 Feet. The temple garbhalaya was built with bricks and lime. It’s height 25 Feet it had archetectural and sculpture weadth it belongs to Vijayanagara period. A inscriptional stone laid at the entrance of the Mahadwara. It had 45 lines and other side 62 lines, it deals with the importances of the temple and its donors and the Mahagopura had 3 stored. It was built with stone pillar and beehms with linked lotus upto 15 feet remaining part of the gopuram was built with lime and bricks with tecco figures. A prahari exists round the temple it was built with dressed big sized stones 8 feet height. The temple had archaeological historical and Epigraphical evidences. The above said importances,it is protected by state archaeology and monuments department.