Temples

Sri Uma Markandeyeswara Swamy Temple The temple is located in Rajahmundry town which is at a distance of 65 Km from Kakinada and 70 Km from Amalapuram. Ac cording to the recitals, a Muni called Mrukhanada dedicated for Meditation with an object of getting children and Lord Siva gave Varam at the choice of Muni to select a Baby having no husband throughout her life or a Boy surviving 11 years for a sprit of devotion and pious personality. The Muni choosed a Boy at the instance of Lord Siva. Lord Siva gave varam accordingly. The Boy, named 'Markandaya' having the knowledge of his short survival, dedicated his life for Tapasya, installed a Lingam at the place where the temple is now situates and worshipped the Lingam. On attaining the age of 11 years, Yamah tried to take his life but, Lord Shiva came to the rescue the Boy and gave varam of total survival of his life. The Boy completely  dedicated  his life for  the worship of Lord Siva and reached Siva and Parvathi Ammavaru. This is the Historical back-ground. As the Idol (Lingam) and Ammavaru are stated to have installed by Muni Markandeya, the temple is popularly known as Sri Markendeyeswara Swamy Varu. According to the Records, the Temple was managed by Sri Raja Raja Narendhra, Cholas and subsequently by Reddy Rajas. It was installed in a site measuring 1000 Sq. yards and it was about 194 years back. It owns an extent of Ac. 31- 91 cents dedicated by the Erst-while Raja and it is at present getting an annual income of Rs.6,64,000/- It is at present Managed by an Executive Officer of Grade-I under the control of Endowments Department. Annual Kalyanam, Kartikamasam, Mahasivarathri and Devinavarathrulu are being celebrated at the appreciation of public. Saswatha Poojas are also introduced by the Executive Officer and it has given good response and also helped for better augment of income of the temple. Annadana Scheme is proposed to be introduced raising funds from phylonthropic public and it will be materalised shortly. An appeal to the public and phylonthropic persons is to donate funds to the temple for development of rituals and saswatha annadanam scheme proposed to be introduced. Donations may be sent in favour of the Executive Officer of Sri Uma Markandeyeswara Swamy Devasthanam, Godavari Bund, Rajahmundry Town, E.G. District. Any correspondence may be made in favor of the above address. Executive Officer appeal to public The temple is an ancient and historical one in both East and West Godavari Districts. His holiness Kanchi Kama Koti Peethadhipathi, Sree Srungeri Peethadhipathi, Kurthalam Peethadhipathi and Saraswathi Jayendaraswamy have visited that temple and worshipped Lord Siva and Ammavaru. Public contribution are invited to undertake developmental activities. Annadhanam scheme is proposed to be introduced public donations invited. The scheme is to be exempted under section 80(G) of Income Tax Act. Festivals • Devinavarathrulu will be performed from Asvija Bahula Padyami to Dhasami. (October). During that time everyday Navavarna Archana, Suhasini Pooja and Devi Avatharams will be exhibited besides Dhoopa Prakara Seva's and Special Poojas also will be performed. • Kartikamasam - Akanda Deeparadhana, Dhoopa Prakarasevas special abhisekam's Lard Siva and special Kumkuma Pooja to Ammavaru everyday besides Jwalathoranam Seva in Karthika Pournima. • Mahasivarathri annual Kalyanam will be celebrated as per usage and customs of Mahasivarathri and Radhothavams, Sadaysam and Pushposthavams, will be celebrated for five days and also provide religious programmes. Sri Sarangadhareswara Swamy Devastanam The temple is located in Rajahmundry town which is at a distance of 70 Km from Kakinada and 64 Km from Amalapuram. Once upon a time the king by name Raja Raja Narendra was ruling the country Vengi. The capital of the country was Rajamahedri. He had a sonm by name Sarangadharudu the king also had a second wife by name Chitrangi and he was very much affectionate towards her. He had a bitter enemy who was also his step mother's son by name Vijayadityudu.
	One day Chitrangi, the second wife of the king invited his step son Sarangadhara for feast very. But as Sarangadhara was very much fond of hunting, he left for hunting and ignored the invitation of his step mother. Because of this act his step mother was very angry towards him.This information was brought to the notice of Vijayaditya by intelligence agency (Vegulu) he made a bad propaganda stating
that there is a illegal contact between Sarangadhara and his step mother with a bad motive of creating conflict in the house of Raja Raja Narendra, likely without knowing the fact. He ordered his people to cut the hands and legs of innocent Sarangadhara, with sorry to punish Yuvaraju, and it was mandatory to obey king's orders to punish Yuvaraju. They have taken away Yuvaraju to the Northern side of the village where there is a forest, a hill. There they have executed in orders of the king by cutting his legs and hands king's son. Delicate son the King Sarangadhara in a blood flow crying like anything unable to bear the pain. Meanwhile he heard a voice of 'Akasa Vani' stating that Sarangadhara did not commit any sin in the present life. It was due to his past life (janma) and the present punishment was the result of it. His huge cry reaches the ears of Sivabhakta by name Meghanadha, who is residing in that hill valley. He immediately rushed to Sarangadhara and known the facts and rendered some service by advising him to pray Lord Siva and get his blessings. Saranghadhara did like that as advised by Siva Bhakta Meghanadha, prayed Lord Siva and got his Darsanam. Lord Siva was very much impressed of his prayer and He gave his lost legs & hands and made him a beautiful person. The very next day of Kanumu,a great Utsavam is celebrated. As Lord Siva blessed and gave the rebirth to Sarangadhara, the hill was named as SARANGADHARA METTA, the Lord is known as Sarangadhareswarudu. It is an ancient and famous temple which is located on Korukonda Road (Rajahmundry), East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh popularly known Sarangadhareswara temple, attracting many pilgrims from various places. Now it is under control of Endowment Department of A. P. Government. Festivals • Devinavarathrulu • Karthikamasam • Subrahmanya Sasti • Kanuma Theerdham • Mahasivarathri Kalyanam Accommodation Lot many number of 3 Star Hotels are available in Rajahmundry. Temple Authorities Person-in-Management Sri Sarangadhareswara Swamy Temple , Sarangadhara Metta Rajahmundry East Godavari District.
Sri Syamalamba Ammavari Devastanam The temple is located in Rajahmundry town which is at a distance of 60 Km from Kakinda, 90 Km from Amalapuram. This is an ancient and historical temple. Sri Syamalambavaru is the Goddess of the Rajahmundry city. It is established and the temple is constructed about 100 years back. At this present place Sri Syamalamba Ammavari murthi was installed in the place of Somalamma Ammavaru
	Sri Somalammavaru is still in existence at end point of the city. On the occasion of Jatara festival generally falls on Telugu New years Day (Ugadi), Sri Somalammavaru will be brought with honors to Syamalamba temple which is a parental institution. This temple was renovated on 1st November 1911 by Gopalapuram Jameendars. There is a Sila - Sasanam installed in the temple which supports the
above fact. There is a custom and usage in the town to offer the Prathama Tambulam to Grama Devata by many of people at the time of functions, Festivals and other important occasions. The Temple is situated in the heart of the town, which is very nearer to R. T. C complex and S. C. Railway station and on the main line of Chennai to Howrah. Even though there is no historical story about this temple but according to older generation it is noted that the previous kings like Raja Raja Narendra and during the period of Reddy Rajus prayed and offered their Kanukas to Sri Somalammavaru treating her as Mukya Synika while the time of Battles. Festivals • Telugu New Years Day (Jatara Mahostavam for one month) • Sarannavarathri Utsavam (Sri Durga Poojalu) • Kanuma Seva Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple Sri Satyanarayana Swamy varu situated at Aryapuram, Rajahmundry town, E. G. District has gained importance on account of its religious sanctity as the temple stands 2nd in this District after Annavaram. According to the recitals, the temple was incepted about 130 years back in a sacred place abutting the holy river Godavari. In this temple is a famous one to perform Vrathams of Swamy varu and Kalyanam etc. In addition to other ambitions of visiting devotees and pilgrims. Regularly marriages will be performed nearly about 1000 per year. As the temple is situated abutting river Godavari it has gained more importance to attract tourists from different parts of the country, So that the pilgrims have holy dip in the river Godavari will be visiting the temple and worshipping the Lord Sri Satyanarayana Swamy varu through out the 12 days of Godavari Pushkarams. During last Pushkarams which took place in the year 2003, Development activities like renovation of of the temple and Kalakshepa Mandapam were completed. Festivals • Sri Satyanarayana Swamy vari Kalyanam will be performed every year on Vysakha Suddha Ekadasi day. • Sri Venkateswara Swamy vari Kalyanam will be performed every year on Bheesma Ekadasi day. Accommodation Lot many number of 3 Star Hotels are available in Rajahmundry. Temple Authorities Person-in-Management Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple , Aryapuram Rajahmundry town East Godavari District. Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Annapurna Sametha Sri Visweswara Swamy Vari Temple Nearly 200 years back Lord Sri Visweswara Swamy Vari's Prathista was happened in the temple of in VisweswaraRajamahendravaram. There the continuous Adhayatimika, Spiritual and Devotional Mantras are always in flow on the Holy river banks of pious Godavari. The other name of the place is popularised as Dakshina Kasi i.e., Rajahmundry. Lakhs of people have kept their confidence on this God. People and Devotees believe that their desires will fulfill as and when they  worship the God of  Visweswara.Now the temple stood as a famous one among Rajahmundry Temples. It has gotten a prominent and historical story regarding construction of the temple. Lakhs of pilgrims are used to visit Lord Visweswara from surrounding and also from too distant places. Nearly Two Centuries back it is know that the people of Rajahmundry was constructed this temple. The old generations of 'Ganti Vamsa' one of the Siva Devotee got a Dream on one day, the dream narrates to construct a Siva temple on holy river Godavari, in Rajahmundry. There by the temple had stood on the holy place of Rajamahendravaram. Upto 1948 there was no progress to the temple. Later in 1956 the then Alaya Archaka by name late Sri Suri Satyam and with other major people's co-operation were initiated about the Prathista of Sri Chakra Sahita Sri Balathripura Sundari Ammavaru. It is beyond our limits to say about the Mahima of Sri Ammavaru. One must have their own experience to get that Mahima. People have gotten so much beloved affection on Sri Ammavaru as their wishes are easily fulfilled and getting peace on visiting Sri Ammavaru. Here Sri Ammavaru has given Dharsanam along with "Puthra Ganapathi and with Sri Chakra". In 1959 The Mandapam was extended with Rama Sahitha Satyanarayana, Lord Venkateswara with Padmavathi, Alivelumanga in the same Temple. The Bindu Madhava Swami, along with Sri Devi, Bhoodevi Temple was also built by Rajahmundry residents of "Maddula's Four generations". The Diety structure is very different and rare. the temple has got by a popular name as "Jodu Gulla" temple why because, both Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu are together accompanied in this same vital complex. Like this tradition is also a rare one. Here Anjaneya Swamy Temple was also built. Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple was also constructed in the same Mandapam. Another Subrahmanya Swamy Temple was built by Jupudi Madhu Babu Family recently. The festival of Sasti is celebrated here also. Later in 1979 the temple has been taken under the possession of the Govt., by fixing a trust board to develop the temple. Later in addition to the above, an Executive Officer was appointed in 1988 to get a clear administration and speedy development of the Temple. On very entering the temple first we get Dharsanam of Sri Vinayaka on right side. The Deity is seems to be similar with Ainavalli Vinayaka. Here it is believed by the devotees on performing Kalyanam to Lord Vinayaka one can get their marriage done with His blessings. In this temple some Festivals are celebrated on Sivarathri, Subrahmanya Sasti, Devi Navarathrulu, Karthika Masam, Dharnumasam, and other precious days. Lakhs of people visit this temple on these occasions. Recently, it is developed with generator, pump system, Jayagantalu and introduced Akasa Deeparadhana and Dhupa Prakara Sevalu throughout the months of Kartheeka and other festival occasions. Festivals • Maghamasam -Radha Sapthami, Bhishama Eekadasi, Maha Sivaratri • Phalgunamasam- Sudda Eekadasi Kalyanam to Visweswara Swamy varu • Ashada Masam -Suddha Eekadasi,Bindu Madhava Swamy Grama Seva & Kalyanam • Sravana Masam -Sravana Sukravaram Viseshapuja to Bala Tripura Sundari, Suddha Aasthami conducting Veda Sabha (Krishna Aasthami) • Bhadrapada Masam-Suddha Chavathi Navarathri Utsavams to Vinayaka Swamy • Asiwaja Masam-Suddha Padyami Devi Navarathrulu • Karthika Masam- Visesha Pujalu, Aakasa Deepam, Gramosavam, Pournami, Jwala Thoranam Seva • Margasira Masam- Powrnami Janmandinea Vedukalu to Bala Tripura Sundari • Dhanur Masam- Pulaju to Bindumadhava Swamy Accommodation Lot many number of 3 Star Hotels are available in Rajahmundry. Temple Authorities: Person-in-Management Sri Bala Tripura Sundari, Annapurna Sahitha, Sri Visweswara Swamy Temple, T. Nagar, Rajahmundry