Murdeshwar temple

 

Sri Murudeshwar Temple:

Murdeshwar is a famous tourist place for Lord Shiva worshipped as Sri Murudeswara swamy by Hindus. Murdeshwar town in Karnataka state near bhatkal taluk of uttara Karnataka region. The town is located 13 km from the bhatkal.

The Murudeshwar Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. It is located in the town of Murudeshwar in the Bhatkal Taluk of North Karnataka and has the world’s second largest Shiva statue. The temple is sprawled on the Kanduka Hill and is surrounded by Arabian Sea on three sides.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Murdeshwar is famous for the world's second tallest statue,the town lies on the coast of the Arabian sea.It is open to the public from 06:00 am to 12 noon and 03:00 pm to 08:15 pm. The Murudeshwar temple darshan booking is free and you can visit on any day between 06:00 am to 12 noon and 03:00 pm to 08:15 pm. 

 The Murudeshwar temple is a famous tourist destination in Karnataka and is home to one of the world’s largest Shiva statues. The gopuram of the temple, which is the main attraction, is 20-storey tall and has a beautiful first light effect. The statue is a major tourist attraction in Karnataka because it is a chance to see the world’s second largest Shiva statue. The temple is also home to a number of other attractions, including a man-made lake

 Murudeshwar temple and fort are also the most visited spots, captivating one with their rustic charm and beauty. Nearby Netrani island is also a trendy spot for tourists as it offers excellent snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. The Murudeshwar beach, however, has become a little overcrowded. Murdeshwar is a beautiful place which  is also an entertainment destination with beaches with boats and jet skis.

How to reach Murudeshwar Temple?

Murudeshwar Temple is well connected by BUS and TRAIN.Number of buses are available to Murudeshwar from all over Karnataka.The nearest Railway station is the Murudeshwar Railway Station. on the mangaluru - Mumbai konkan railway route. It is located 13 km by road from bhatkal.

The Mangalore International Airport is the closest airport to the temple at a distance of 139 km.

LEPAKSHI

 

Lepakshi Sri Veerabhadreswara Temple:

The Lepakshi Temple is located in Anantapur city of Andhra Pradesh, India. In this temple lord Shiva is worshiped as Sri Veerabhadreshwara swamy by people.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is also famous for its architecture. The temple is built in a very beautiful style. The temple is very large and The village of Lepakshi is credited for artistic finesse of Vijayanagar Empire. Veerabhadra Temple is renowned for sculptures of archaeological magnificence constructed by the artists of Vijayanagara empire.

People will be allowed into the temple in normal timings morning 7:00 am to evening 7:00 PM.

The temple was built in 1530 AD by virupanna nayaka and viranna,both brothers who were governor's under the vijayanagara Empire and the famous sculpture of the snake on the Nagalinga. Local legend claims that the 'naga' was carved from a single block of stone while the sculptors were waiting for their mother to cook lunch for them.This serpent naaga shading the lingam sculpture is built by the both brothers virupanna nayaka and viranna.

One of the most peculiar things about the temple is its hanging pillar. It is suspended in the main hall which is said to be the hall of reception for Shiva and Parvati's marriage. The miraculous thing about the pillar is that  Among the 70 pillars of the Lepakshi Temple, this pillar is a salute to the makers of the temple. A British Engineer to know about the secret of its hanging in the air had made an unsuccessful attempt to move it which is the reason behind it dislodgement. To prove its uniqueness people often pass clothes from under it. 

The Lepakshi Temple owes its fame to the remarkable tourist attractions it has. One among these is the Durga Padam or seeta devi padam which makes the place more famous. 

 It is famous for its architecture. In this temple, lots of paintings are drawn on the temple ceiling. These paintings represent the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata. One of the big single stone nandi statues is located nearby the temple.Big nandi statue 20 feet in height and 30 feet in length,carved out of a single block stone,is located about 200 meters from the temple.

How to reach Lepakshi Temple?

You can reach lepakshi by train and bus.the nearest railway station is hindupur at a distance of 15 KM. from that number of buses are available. If you are travelling by vehicle it is a distance of 15 km from kodikonda check post which is located in NH44 Hyderabad to Bangalore highway.

The nearest airport is bangalore international airport at a distance of 100KM from lepakshi.

sri kalahasti

 

Sri kalahasteeswara Temple:

Sri Kalahasti temple is a famous tourist attraction located in the town of Srikalahasti,in Chittoor district in the state of andhra pradesh in India. In this temple god Shiva is worshipped as sri kalahasteeswara with gnana prasoon ambika devi.Srikalahasti temple,situated 36 km away from tirupati. In this temple lord shiva worshipped in the form of  vayu linga,one of the panchabhoota sthalams,representing wind.the temple also having different names as rahu-ketu kshetra,dakshina kailasam.In this temple rahu-ketu pooja is famous and this is the only temple in india which remains open during solar and lunar eclipses.Baktha kannappa was the famous devotee to sri kalahasteeswara swamy,he donated both his eyes to sri kalahastiswara swamy. This temple is located on the river bank of swarnamukhi.

When I was a child, I always loved going to the Sri Kalahasti Temple. It was always a hot day and I would love to go to the temple and see the beautiful statues of Lord Shiva. The temple was so beautiful and I always felt so blessed to be able to go to it. The temple was located in the town of SriKalahasti, in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple was originally built in the 6th century AD and the current structure was built in the late 1800s.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

The people will be allowed into the temple from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM. There are different types of poojas(rituals) and sevas will be performed in the temple.rahu ketu pooja one of the most important ones in all the rituals. 

The temple is home to different kinds of religious ceremonies. The most famous of these is the maha shivaratri ceremony, which is celebrated every year during the month of February to march.

A story of bhakta kannappa who worshiped the god shiva, Kannappa plucked out one of his eyes and placed it in the eye of Linga which was oozing with blood and tears. When the tears and the blood were still trickling from another eye, Kannappa decided to remove his second eye and placed one of his feet on the spot of the right eye of the Shiva Linga. Before he could pull out his second eye with the arrow, Lord Shiva appeared and restored his eye while granting him a boon to occupy a place close to him.

Where to stay in Sri Kalahasti Town?

you can find the private hotels and lodges near the temple surroundings and it is located to 36 km from tirupati town you can stay in that town also there is plenty of hotels and lodges are available and TTD Devastanams cotteges and rooms are available for pilgrims.

How to reach Sri Kalahasti Temple?

You can reach Srikalahasti by bus,train and through air.it is located 36 km from tirupati and 30 km from renigunta airport.srikalahasti is the nearest railway station.

Tirupati to srikalahasti number of bus services are available,so it is better to reach Tirupati first.

Kanipakam

Kanipakam Sri Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy :

Kanipakam is a famous tourist attraction place in andhra pradesh in India.the Kanipakam temple was known as Sri Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy Temple. It was located at Kanipakam in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple was about 11km from chittoor and 68km from tirupati. In this temple, the deity sat in the well which was always full of water.

 

According to history, three brothers were digging a well for water to their forming field with a weapon. It hit a rock. There he observed the blood coming out from the rock. The people of surrounding villages started to dig the well,they found the statue of Lord Ganesha and realised that it was a “Swayambhu Idol” of Swamy Vinayaka and their joy knew no bounds. Ultimately they offered many coconuts with all prayers modesty kneeling before the Sri Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy and offered many sevas like Mangalaharathi etc. Even today, we can see the well surrounding the statue, which is always flowing with water. During the rainy season, water will overflow.

The temple was constructed in 11th century CE by the chola King kulothunga chola1 and was expanded further in 1336 by the emperor's of vijayanagara dynasty.The temple was constructed beautifully, it has a pond in front of the temple.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

It's purely God's blessing for mankind to have Darshan of Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy in a queue. Devotees make Darshanam of Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy by booking online tickets for the better planning of time.temple will providing three different types of darshana Nijaroopa darshan,seegra darshan,athi seegra darshan.pilgrims are allowed into the temple to swami darshan from 6:00 AM to 3:30PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Annual Brahmotsavams will be celebrated in Kanipakam for 21 days starting from Vinayaka Chavithi day. The processional deity of Vinayaka will be taken in a procession on different Vahanams on these days amidst large numbers of pilgrims across the country.

Where to stay in Kaipakam?

You can find private and devstaam lodges near the temple.

How to reach Kanipakam?

Bus and train routes are available to Chittoor and tirupati.From Chittoor it is at a distance of 11 KM and from tirupati it is at a distance of 68 KM.

There is no direct trains are available to kanipakam ,the nearest trian station is Chittore at a distance of 13KM.

Airport is also located at renigunta near to tirupati.

Hampi

Hampi Sri Virupaksheswara Swamy:

If you're ever in the mood for a trip that will leave you speechless, then you need to explore Vijayanagara Empire – the world's largest open-air museum! This incredible place covers an area of nearly 29 square kilometers and is one of the most impressive tourist attractions in India.
It is classified as a world heritage center by UNESCO With its impressive ruins, stunning architecture, and stunning exhibits, it's easy to see why this place is so popular.

Hampi is a famous tourist attraction place in Karnataka in India.It is pilgrimage center of the Hindu religion.Lord Shiva is worshiped in this temple as  lord Sri Virupaksheswara Swamy.it is located at Hampi town in bellary district of karnataka.Set in an awesome boulder-strewn landscape along the banks of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi was the capital city of the magnificent capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336. It was developed by the great King Sri Krishnadevaraya of vizayanagara empire.Hampi is capital city of vizayanagara empire situated near by the bank of tungabhadra river,there is lot of temples are constructed in hampi,that includes forts,water parks,river sides,temples,pillared halls,mandapas,memorial structures.

In addition to the museum, there are also a number of other attractions that you can visit in Hampi,if you're in the mood for some fun. For example, the Vijayanagara Fort is a great place to visit if you're looking for some close-up views of some of the impressive fortifications. If you're looking for something more interesting, then you can also visit the MahaRatha Mahadev Temple, which is one of the most impressive temples in the area. And if you're looking for a more peaceful experience, then you can visit the MahaVihara Temple – which is one of the most beautiful temples in the area.

This fascinating place is home to some of the most impressive ancient ruins you'll ever see, and it's also a great place to get a little closer to the history of the world.

In fact, The Vijayanagara Empire was so prosperous that it was believed to be larger than Rome. And while it may not be the most impressive place on Earth, the open-air museum is definitely worth a visit. Not only do you get to see some of the frazzled ruins of an incredibly powerful empire, but you also get to hear about the amazing stories behind the buildings.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

People will be allowed into the temple at 6:00 AM in the morning and 7:00 PM Noon to worship the lord Virupaksheswara swamy. People do their pooja to the lord Shiva. 

Where to stay in Hampi?

There is a number of lodges and hotels are available near the temple.Private resorts are also available.

How to reach the Hampi?

You can reach Hampi by train,bus and air. It is located 13 KM from Hospet and  62 KM from bellary. The nearest railway station is Hospet junction.

There are plenty of buses available from all over karnataka.

Ballari has an airport at Vidyanagara (35 kms from Hampi & Bellary) with limited flights. Hubballi is the next closest airport (217 kms) but Bengaluru is the major international airport (290 kms from Bellary).

Alampur

 

Alampur Johulamba Devi:

If you're looking for a place to take a religious pilgrimage, Alampur is a great choice.Alampur is a famous tourist attraction in Gadwal district of telangana state. In this temple the goddess parvati is worshiped as jogulamba devi, one of the shakti peethas of astadasa temples of shakti(parvati devi). Alampur is located at the river bank of Tungabhadra river. At this place the Krishna river and Tungabhadra river both meet in a place called as sangam.

Alampur temple is also famous for Navbrahma Temples are a bunch of ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. You need not go elsewhere. In Alampur Navabrahma Temples are located at Jogulamba Temple. All nine temples are nearby and in the same campus. After the darshan of Alampur Jogulamba, We visited Navbrahma Temples and were blessed by Lord shiva.

These temples are constucted date back to the 6th & 7th century A.D. Even after a time span of 1300-1400 years, these grand temples still stand firm reflecting the rich architectural heritage of our country. Navrbrahma are 1. Taraka Brahma 2. Swarga Brahma 3. Padma Brahma 4. Bala Brahma 5. Vishwa Brahma 6. Garuda Brahma 7. Kumara Brahma 8. Arka Brahma and 9. Vira Brahma.The town also has a number of other popular shrines, such as the Pancha Linga Temple and the Maha Ganapathi Temple.

Timings to enter into the Temple: 

This temple was built in the seventh and eighth century CE. It is the meeting point of the rivers Tungabhadra and Krishna and is referred to as Dakshina Kasi and is also considered the western gateway to Srisailam.

The temple is open all the days in a week. People will be allowed into the temple from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM to look at the shrine of Alampur Jogulamba devi.

How to reach Alampur Temple?

  Alampur temple is well connected by train and bus,there is no nearest airport to Alampur. Alampur road is the nearest railway station located at a distance of nearly 9KM. If you want to travel by road,It is located 27 km from Kurnool and 15 km from NH44 highway,it is the longest highway in India. Buses are available from all the cities of both the states andhra and telangana.

Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Tirupathi:

If you're looking for a spiritual adventure, look no further than Tirumala! Located on top of seven hills in the city of Tirupati, this sacred site is home to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam trust, which operates buses to take visitors to the temple. If you're feeling brave, you can walk the seven hills to get there!

Venkateswara swamy is known as the "Kaliyuga Pratyaksha Daivam" – the deity who protects the age of Kali. He is also known as Balaji, Narayana, and many other names. His worship is believed to bring good luck and happiness in this earthly life, and help in achieving success in the next. Whether you're visiting for a day or a longer stay, you're sure to feel the peace and blessings of this sacred site.

If you're looking for anworldly experiences, then head to the temple of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, and the religious significance of the place has no bounds.

There are seven doors in TTD, and people will typically saw the god from the third door, meaning that you'll need to be prepared for a bit of a fight. In fact, the temple is known for its fierce praying Mantras, and so it's no surprise that there's a lot of fighting going on around it.

But despite the fights, the temple is still a very famous tourist attraction, with many people eager to visit its numerous attractions. The most popular attractions in TTD are the Vijayanagara Empire-era temples, the Srinivasa mangapuram temple, and the Kalyana Venkateswara swamy temple.

If you're looking for an experience that'll leave you speechless, then head to Tirupati Zoo or the Venkateswara zoological park. These are some of the largest zoos in the world, and they offer a range of activities that'll take your breath away.

More than 60,000 to 80,000 pilgrims visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple every day, 

Sarva Darshan is the free darshan where in the pilgrims wait for their turn to catch the glimpse of Lord in the compartments of Vaikuntam Queue Complex II. Please refer to the weekly temple programme for the timings.On normal days, about 18 hours are allotted for Sarvadarshanam and on peak days, it is open for 20 hours.

The entrance for this darshan is through the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. The complex is a series of interconnected halls that leads to the main temple. TTD provides a wide range of Some facilities are provided Queue Complex:

  Annaprasadam is provided for the waiting pilgrims free of cost.  Milk, Coffee & Tea are provided for waiting pilgrims free of cost at every 3 hours interval. Free Medical facility is also provided. Well maintained toilets , RO filter water are available. Closed Circuit Television, through which devotional programmes and music are relayed.There are officers to look after the facilities in the Vaikuntam Queue Complex, regulate the queues and attend to complaints.

Tirupati is well connected by rail,road and air. Pilgrims can travel by bus from all major cities in India.people will reach renigunta,tirupati and gudur railway stations while traveling by train.

Renigunta is the nearest airport from Tirupati which is a distance of 30 minutes.