

How to reach: Located 25 kms form Nellore. Two ancient forts that once belonged to the local zamindars are also worth a visit. Exquisite example of fine craftsmanship, the brightly colored saress are very finely woven cottons with motifs inspired by nature such as animals, birds and flowers, woven half with gold thread and half with fold thread and half with cotton thread. This is the town that ha lent its name to the famous hand woven saress. How to reach: Located 89 kms from Nellore: An added attraction is the Chola temple that has a 11.5 feet tall, artistically carved Nandi. This is popular picnic spot at the confluence of the rivers Boggeru, Beeraperu and Pennuru. How to reach : Located 32 kms from Nellore. Within the temple complex there is finely sculptured idol of Garukmanthudu with an illusionary feeling that its eye is constantly watering. The temple of Allagu Mallaru Swamy is situated here. How to reach: Located 5 kms from Sulurpeta. Situated on the banks of river Kalingi is the Chengalamma Temple which represents the culmination of there goddesses, namely, saraswati, Mahalaxmi and Parvathi. How to reach: Located 100 kms from Nellore. There are also other prominent temples to visit in close proximity.Ī popular pilgrim destination, the sacred ‘Rahukala Pooja’ is performed every Friday along with Pallaki Seva of the Goddess. The idols are in black stone and special poojas are performed every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The ceiling, adorned with paintings of Lord Krishna, is unique in many aspects.īuilt in 1833, the presiding deity of the temple is Sri Rukmini Sathyabhama Sametha Sri Venugopala Swamu. In the remarkable Addalamantapam (Mirror Parlour), the mirrors are strategically arranged to offer a spectacular view of the deity from various angles. Well known for its architectural spendour, the main deity of the temple is in a reclining posture on his couch, Anantha Sesha.

Tall Galigopuram with seven gold kalasams.

More than 500 years old, this temple is situated on the bank of the river Pennar and is marked by a huge 29 mts. Nellore has a long history that stretches back to the 6th century A.D once ruled by the Pallava and Chola dynasties, Golconda vassals, Nawabs of Arcot and the Vijayanagara Kings, Nellore which was in the erstwhile Madras State, became a part of Andhra Pradesh in 1956. Situated in the southeastern region of Andhra Pradesh, the city derives its name from the Tamil, ‘nell’, which means rice, as paddy cultivation is the predominant occupation in this region. We also bandaged the idol for the satisfaction of the priest”.How to reach: Located 504 Kms from Hydetabad and 30 Kms from Tirupathi.
LORD KRISHNA IDOL WITH PALLAKI REGISTRATION
considering the priest’s sentiments we made a registration in the name of Shri Krishna’ for the idol. I was informed by the hospital that a priest had come with an idol with a broken arm and was crying to get it treated. The Chief Medical Superintendent at the district hospital, Dr Ashok Kumar Agrawal said, “I was informed by the hospital that a priest had come with an idol with a broken arm and was crying to get it treated. In my desperation, I went to district hospital to get it treated,” he added. “I was deeply moved because I am attached with the god. “When I was praying in the morning and giving bath to the idol of the lord, the idol slipped and its arm was broken,” he said.
