Kolanpuka

This temple is famous as the jain temple of Mahavira , 2000 years old, having 1.5 meters high image of Mahavira.Kolanupaka became the second capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas in the 11th century. The memorial stones have been preserved well for the last thousand years by the people. Besides the famous Jain temple, you can also find here the Shri Veeranarayana temple and the Shri Someshwara temple and the Kolanupaka site museum.

Bhadrachalam Temple

This pilgrim centre is known for the temple of Sita Ramachandra. The Godavari river flows here quietly but gracefully. The uniqueness of the temple is that the idol of Lord Rama has a bow in one hand along with Shanku and Chakra, amalgamation of two avatars - Vishnu and Rama. 

Timings: Open from 5:30 am till 12:00 in the noon and reopens  at 4:00 in the evening and again closed at 8:00 pm.

How To Reach:

By Air : 241 km from Vijayawada.

By Rail : 40 km from Ramchandra Road.

Dwaraka Tirumala Temple

The temple was constructed the Myalavaram Zamindars between the years 1877 and 1902.This pilgrimage centre is called  Dwaraka Tirumala after the great saint, "Dwaraka" who located the self manifested idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara.

Timings: Open from 5:30 am till 12:00 in the noon reopens  at 4:00 pm and again get closed at 8:00 pm.

Kanaka Durga

This is the  temple of Sri Kanaka Durga situated   on the indrakila hill which attracts lots of  visitors. It is said that Adi Goddess Durga killed the demon Durgam on the request of the other Gods,. At that time she has been described as in the golden color. So the Gods called her as Kanaka Durga. Chanting of mantras and devotional music euphonies the air in the mornings creating a serene atmosphere.

Timings:  From 5:30 in the morning till 12:00 in the noon and reopens in the evening at 4:00 and get closed again at 8:00 pm.

Kalahasti

This famous temple in Kalahasti, kalahasteswara worshipped as a Vayu Lingam. Enshrines the Vayu Lingam - representing the element wind - of the five elements of Agni, Vaayu, Aakasam, Jalam and Prithvi. Shri Kalahasti Temple is also famous for performing Sarpadosha (RahuKetu) Nivaarana Pooja.

How To Reach

By Air: 27 km from Tirupati.

By Road:27km from Tirupati.

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