India /Andhra Pradesh /East Godavari District /Annavaram
Annavaram at East Godavari District, is situated at a distance of two miles from Annavaram Railway Station which is on the Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam section of the Southern Railways and 45 Kms from East Godavari District Head Quarters Kakinada Town. Annavaram village touches the foot of the sacred Ratnagiri Hill on which the temple of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy is situated. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Annavaram village touches the foot of the sacred Ratnagiri Hill on which the temple of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy is situated. This place is considered as second only to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Festivals are celebrated year-round. Popular festivals are Kalyanam in May, Devi Navratri in September, the Swayamvara Vardhanti of Sraavana Suddha Ekadashi Day, Srirama Kalyana, Kanakadurga Yatra, Prabha Utsavam, Teppa Utsavam and Jalatoranam. The hill top offers a panoramic view of the surrounding fields and villages. A river water barrage with boating facility is near the main entrance of the hill. This place is called Pampa Sarovara.
Annavaram Temple,Annavaram
HistoryEdit
The temple at Annavaram is constructed in the form of a chariot with the four wheels at each of the four corners. The temple at Annavaram has been constructed to depict this idea concretely. The front side of the temple depicts the chariot. The Meru on floor with the pillar at the center, and the idols at the top are intended to bring forth the idea that the Lord not only remains at the heart’s center but also permeates the entire universe. The wheels depicting the Sun and the Moon serve to remind us that this Juggernaut moves on the wheels of time, and goes on for ever and ever, Thus the Annavaram temple satisfies both the ritualistic values and the spiritual aspirations of the devotees.
Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
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Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
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Bus : Devasthanam Buses – 2 buses run from Rajahmundry to up hill both sides by 1pm to 2pm APSRTC Buses – A.P.S.R.T.C Buses every Half An Hour Via Annavaram to Rajahmundry to Visakhapatnam vise versa. Every 15 mintus buses available Tuni to Kakinada via Annavaram and surroundings Villages vise versa.
Train : Annavaram railway station is located at main Chennai – Howrah (Kolkatta ) railway line. Many trains stops here and from the railway station the temple is 3 KM. While going towards Chennai side ( from Vizag ) this temple falls in right side and can be seen from the moving trains. Railway station and passing trains are visible from the temple also. Annavaram devasthanam operates buses from Railway station to temple and there are Autos available to reach the top of the hill near temple. Super fast trains does not have stoppage here.
Air : Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam or Rajahmundry
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Annavaram is a major tourist city in India.
- Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
