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Yagatiswamy Temple :


Sri Yagatiswamy Temple in Banaganapalle mandal of Kurnool district is a popular lord Shiva Temple Which is located 17 km away from Banagapalle the mandal head quarter on the Banaganapalle-Peapully road.

Sri Yagantiswamy temple is one of the few temples patronized by the great dynasties of the earth. Every year Shivarathri is celebrated and a large number of devotes from all over Andhara Pradesh visit Sri. Yagantiswamy temple. An amazing feature this temple is its Pushkarini . No one knows that water flows out from the bottom of hill to the pushkarini in all the seasons. Devotees consider that a bath in the holy pushkarini is highly beneficial and then they paid tributes to lord Shiva. The devotees still believing that the Nandi in front of the temple still increasing in size.

Yaganti Umamaheswara Swamy temple was constructed and completed by the first Vijayanagara Sangama Kings Harihara Bukka rayalu in the 15th century. It was built according to Vaishnavaite tradition.

While Chitteppa, a devotee of Lord Shiva was worshipping, Lord Shiva appeared to him as tiger. Chitteppa understood Lord Shiva's darshan in Tiger form and shouted "Yaganti Shivanu ne khanti" and danced with the Tiger. Still there is Chitteppa cave. Gradually it became Yaganti and temple was constructed first by him and later by Vijayanagara rulers.

Places to see inside

Umamaheswara Swamy and Parvati Devi.
Nandi (Basavanna): According to Potuluri Veera Brahmam, the Basavanna of Yaganti will come out and shout when kaliyuga ends. People believe that stone Nandiswara (Basavanna) is increasing in its size.

Agasthya Pushkarini: Saint Agasthya came to this place and took bath in this Pushkarini and worshipped Lord Shiva. The water in this Pushkarini is fresh and sweet, as it comes from the hills.

State:	Andhra Pradesh
District:	Kurnool
Area (Approx.):	17658 sq. kms.
Language:	Telgu, Hindi
Long Distance Code:	+91-8518

Adoni:



The fort belonging to the Vijayanagar Empire is now in ruins. Standing atop the five rocky-granite hills, it houses Jama Masjid, a classic example of Islamic architecture.
Cotton Dhurries locally known as 'shatranjis', rich in quality and design, are produced on horizontal looms with heavy cotton threads. Their skilful weaving with beautiful colour contrasts has created a sensation in the export market. Certain low cost dhurries are manufactured at Adoni in Kurnool district. They are also showcased during various events at Shilparamam, the arts and crafts village at Hyderabad.

Madhavaram:
The village sports an ancient gateway, very much alike the Gateway of India of Mumbai.

Ahobilam:


The Prahlada Varada Laxminarasimha Temple in its lower parts and Nava Narasimha shrine, situated atop a plateau at 2,800 ft above sea level are the highlights of the place.

Sangameswaram:
Situated at the confluence of Bhavanasi and Krishna Rivers, it is also known as Sapta Nandi Sangam. The temple here sports a wooden Lingam.

Thimmapuram:
The shrine of Mahanandiswara and the surrounding temples is known for their architectural beauty and panoramic location. The annual temple festival is in February-March.

posted by suresh prasad @ 1:55 AM