India /Andhra Pradesh /Kurnool /Mantralayam

Mantralayam, famed as a holy place by virtue of the Samadhi of a renowned saint Raghavendra Teertha, is a sought religious location among Vaishnavites (Devotees of Lord Vishnu). Mantralayam, in the border of the states Karnataka and Andhra-Pradesh, is a calm and tiny hamlet in Andhra Pradesh. It is ideally placed in a secluded environment on the banks of the River Tungabhadra. Raghavendra Swamy temple and the Mutt complex are the major attractions in this holy destination. Picturesque town of Kurnool is the closest major town. The followers of saint Raghavendra Teertha, a famous compassionate Madhava saint, believe that the saint was the incarnation of Bhakta Prahlada, an epic character and an ardent Vishnu devotee. The saint is believed to have displayed charismatic performances and showed many miracles. He has a large following even at present time. Followers throng to this religious town all through the year. Travelers who visit this place are mainly the devotees of Swamy to have the holy darshan of the Brindavan of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy. Raghavendra Swamy temple is one of the main attractions in Mantralayam.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: 5 Hours UTC

Pincode: 518345

STD Code: 8512

Info Website: mantralayam.com

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Mantralayam is a town in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra river on the border with neighbouring Karnataka state. It is also called as Manchale. This town is noted for the holy presence of the Vrindavana of Guru Raghavendra Swami, a Madhwa saint and follower of Sri Madhwacharya. It is believed that Guru Raghavendra Swami is in the Vrindavana from the past 339 years and is believed to be in the Vrindavana for another 361 years. While entering the Vrindavana, Guru Raghavendra Swami stated that he would be there (in the Vrindavana) for 700 yearsThe temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple architecture is brilliant with many inscriptions, structures and paintings all around. The calm and aesthetic atmosphere in the temple is inviting. Raghavendra Swamy temple Visiting times 6 to 8 am, 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm on all the days. In special occasions, temple deity is taken round the temple on an adorned chariot. Temple elephants paying worship to the deity can also be observed. There are three chariots to carry the lord, gold, silver and wooden. Other places of interest near Mantralayam are Panchamukhi temple, Venkateshawara temple and picturesque Alampur. Navabrindavana and Hampi are also located nearby.

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By Air : The nearest major airport is Hyderabad International airport which is located at a distance of about 351 km from Mantralayam. Hyderabad is well air connected to other major airports in India and abroad. Taxi services are available from the airport to Mantralayam.. Taxi fare to cover the distance from Hyderabad to Mantralayam is about Rs. 4000.

By Train : The Mantralayam road railway station is just 15 km away from the heart of the town. It is located in the rail route between Chennai and Raichur. Regular train services are available at this station to other nearby cities.

By BUS : Mantralayam town is well connected by AP State Road Transport Corporation buses. Regular and frequent bus services are available from Mantralayam to Kurnool and Hyderabad..

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Pankaja Paradise ; Near KSRTC Bus Stand,Mantralayam,400087 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Sri Upendra Theertha Nilayam ; Near Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Mantralayam, 518345 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

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