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In Vijayawada, Chantabbai is a well-known businessman. His philosophy is that the family should stay together. His son, Mahesh Babu, shares the same ideals. However, a conflict arises in the family because of Rao Ramesh, leading to Chantabbai's death. This changes the dynamics at home. The rest of the story is about what Mahesh Babu does to reunite his family.
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Mahesh Babu
as (referred as) Babu
Kajal Aggarwal
as Kasi Annapurna
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
as an unnamed NRI from London
Pranitha Subhash
as Babu unnamed cousin
Sathyaraj
as Chantibabu
Revathi
as Mahalakshmi
Rao Ramesh
as Peddabbai
Jayasudha Kapoor
as RajyalakshmiPavani Gangireddy
Subhalekha Sudhakar
as Kasi fatherSriranjani
as Kasi mother
Saranya Ponvannan
as Babu distant relative
Easwari Rao
as Bhoolakshmi
Nassar
as Babu distant relative
Naresh
as Mahalakshmi brother
Raghu Babu
as Raghu Mahalakshmi brother
Sayaji Shinde
as Mahalakshmi brother
Krishna Bhagavan
as Mahalakshmi brother
Rohini Hattangadi
as Mahalakshmi stepmother
Mukesh Rishi
as Babu distant relative
Tulasi
as Varalakshmi
Avantika Vandanapu
as Babu cousin
Tanikella Bharani
as Chantibabu friend
Posani Krishna Murali
as Village Head
Jaya Prakash Reddy
as Businessman
Paruchuri Brothers
as Businessman friend
Vennela Kishore
as Lakkavarapu Lilly LingarajuRajitha
as Krishna Bhagavan wife
Chandini Chowdary
as Ananda Valli
Srikanth Addala
Crew
Srikanth Addala
Director
Potluri Vara Prasad
ProducerParam V. PotluriProducer
Kavin AnneProducer
Mickey J. Meyer
Musician
Gopi Sundar
Musician
R. Rathnavelu
CinematographerKotagiri Venkateswara Rao
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Exclusive: The Top Telugu Movie Flops That Had Audiences Leaving Before the Interval in Recent Times.
Tollywood has released countless films throughout its history. Naturally, not all of these films achieve blockbuster status. Audience responses can be mixed—while some movies become hits, others do not fare as well. The films we're going to discuss next, however, were particularly flops. Reports indicate that audiences walked out of the theaters before these movies even reached the halfway mark. Let's take a look at these films.
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Extra Ordinary Man
From the day of its release, the recent film featuring Nithiin and Sreeleela , 'Extra Ordinary Man', encountered heavy criticism and trolling on social media. Critics admitted struggling to watch it even until the interval. Viewers were puzzled by the protagonist's actions, which seemed entirely controlled by the villain. 'Extra Ordinary Man' quickly became one of the most trolled films in Nithiin's career.
Shaakuntalam
'Shaakuntalam', starring Samantha, arrived with high expectations, being her first venture into mythological cinema, and the promotional content had amplified these anticipations. However, the reception took a downturn after its release. Critics believed Samantha was not well-suited for the role of Shaakuntala, and pointed out issues with the dubbing. Online commenters also noted that the film was difficult to watch even through the first half.
Radhe Shyam
'Radhe Shyam', featuring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, fell short of audience expectations. Although Prabhas's dashing vintage appearance had raised hopes, the film's blend of astrology and romance failed to connect with viewers. Social media was a buzz with comments from fans who felt bored within the first hour and many reported leaving the theater at the interval.
World Famous Lover
The film 'World Famous Lover', featuring Vijay Deverakonda with heroines Raashii Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh, Catherine, and Izabelle, began facing trolls from its release. Critics targeted the movie for its focus solely on romance, lacking a substantial plot. Some netizens harshly commented that Vijay might be better suited for adult films. Social media posts reflected anticipation for the interval, with viewers eager to exit the theater.
Brahmotsavam
'Brahmotsavam' is often cited as a significant disappointment in Mahesh Babu's career, leaving a lasting mark, as per his fans. Despite featuring a star-studded ensemble including Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha, and Pranitha, along with Satyaraj, Jayasudha, Revathi, Tulasi, and Rao Ramesh, the film did not engage audiences. Trolling started from the very first showing on its release day, with even Mahesh Babu's own fans admitting they walked out halfway through the movie.
Son Of India
'Son Of India', featuring the veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu, encountered significant negativity even before its release. Notably, only two tickets were sold for the first show on opening day at one theater, an incident that quickly went viral on social media, with speculations that even those tickets might have been purchased by the Manchu family themselves. The few who did watch the film gave it negative reviews, resulting in its rapid withdrawal from theaters. It is considered the biggest disaster in Mohan Babu's career.
Vinaya Vidheya Rama
'Vinaya Vidheya Rama', a film by Ram Charan and director Boyapati Srinu, faced widespread criticism from its first showing. People took to social media to label the film as extremely poor and expressed eagerness for the interval so they could leave. Audiences found certain scenes, like Ram Charan standing on a moving train to Bihar or him beheading the villain's henchmen and carrying their heads, hard to accept.
Liger
'Liger', another disaster in Vijay Deverakonda's career, was directed by Puri Jagannadh and released on a Pan-India scale, only to receive a flop response. Interest in the film faded within the first hour of its release, leading to a flood of posts on the internet. Critics questioned why Vijay put so much effort into a role that ultimately did not seem to fit him well.
Sakthi
When you think of disasters in Telugu cinema, 'Sakthi' is often the first film that comes to mind. Its director, Meher Ramesh, is still playfully criticized by NTR fans. Viewers questioned how Tarak (NTR ) agreed to the script after just the first show. Criticisms also targeted the flashback scenes, noting that Tarak's look was completely unsuitable. The same director's film 'Shadow' with Venkatesh also ended up as a disaster. Interestingly, 'Shakthi' was still being mentioned during the release of Meher Ramesh's recent film 'Bhola Shankar'.
Saleem
'Saleem', featuring Manchu Vishnu and Ileana D'Cruz, stands out as one of the notable failures in Telugu cinema. Manchu Vishnu notably slimmed down for his role in the film. Critics remarked that the movie appeared to be a jumble of four to five different film scripts combined. Comments indicated that the film turned dull before even reaching the midpoint of the first part.
October 22 , 2024
Liplock Scenes In Telugu Movies: Tollywood Heroines Hot Liplock Scenes
Liplock scenes in movies hold a certain allure. These scenes, which express one character's love for another, used to create quite a sensation. However, they have now become common in modern cinema. Many star heroines have publicly stated they are ready to perform liplock scenes if the story and situation demand it, and they have stuck to their word. Let's see which star heroines in Tollywood have performed in liplock scenes and in which movies.
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Samantha
Samantha made her mark as a heroine with the film "Ye Maaya Chesave," where she delivered a stunning performance alongside Naga Chaitanya. Their kiss scenes, especially one in a train scene, became hugely popular among the youth. Recently, Samantha also performed a liplock scene with Vijay Deverakonda in the film "Kushi."
https://youtu.be/uGsFI3FmhnI?si=NO5P0FFGoh7S5W4n
https://youtu.be/5Hi1Ss8blKo?si=4TVKPCplYiPEBi8q
Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal shared a liplock scene with Mahesh Babu. In the film "Businessman," during the song "Chandamama Navve," Mahesh kissed Kajal, which was quite a sensation at the time. She also had another liplock scene with Mahesh in the film "Brahmotsavam" and with Allu Arjun in a lift scene in "Arya 2."
https://youtu.be/f1felGoecKE?si=pVGUjkN0VAIctHJg
https://youtu.be/0oD68xOTg3Q?si=wGwFqNyNrGrzJBSS
Nayanthara
In the film "Vallabha," Nayanthara went all out with actor Simbu. She performed the liplock scenes without any hesitation. At that time, there were rumors about their relationship, which she seemed unfazed by in her performances.
https://youtu.be/GYn1g47mFZc?si=16ytg37esqYLiSsW
Rashmika Mandanna
National crush, Rashmika Mandanna, also starred in two films where she dazzled in kiss scenes. She appeared in "Dear Comrade" with Vijay Deverakonda and recently in "Animal" with Ranbir Kapoor.
https://youtu.be/TSyLvBis830?si=OKi8o_8mIJGrU5dE
https://youtu.be/Ma8GcZXvKeM?si=NfAYyztDJ4AtkNZj
Neha Shetty
Young beauty Neha Shetty delivered some romantic scenes in the film "DJ Tillu" alongside Siddhu Jonnalagadda. Notably, she gave Siddhu a deep kiss at the end of a song. She also had a liplock scene with Vishwak Sen in the song from "Gangs of Godavari."
https://youtu.be/DzegLt5UZuM?si=x8QPhZlMXzjCkUfe
https://youtu.be/GpcIMmvdY9A?si=RUvpds4l1NcH9zYz
Ruhani Sharma
In the movie "Agra," Ruhani Sharma went beyond limits in romantic scenes. She appeared very natural while performing romance and expressions. Telugu cinema viewers were shocked to see Ruhani, who had acted decently in Telugu films, in such bold scenes in "Agra." She also appeared in a liplock scene in the music video for "Dil Se Dil."
https://youtu.be/ooCxCQh1dcI?si=-3Ifodd842oG9k5k
Ketika Sharma
Young beauty Ketika Sharma mesmerized with kiss scenes in her debut film "Romantic." She journeyed through kiss scenes with director Puri Jagannadh's son, Akash Puri, on a bus. She also appeared in a lip lock scene with Panja Vaisshnav Tej in the movie "Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga."
https://youtu.be/vXjWi6UQDMk?si=PUQ99x3oWOqQ7Ec7
https://youtu.be/tCc3R96puEI?si=LJeyKB98VHuCCeri
Dimple Hayathi
Heroine Dimple Hayathi had a liplock scene with Vishal in the film "Saamanyudu." In theaters, she charmingly kissed hero Vishal. She also appeared in a bikini and performed intense kiss scenes in Ravi Teja's movie "Khiladi."
https://youtu.be/72xq28fxAj4?si=Vlm0s1dAnS2nIK1M
https://youtu.be/LWOj-SxqES4?si=CTGBapB7zFw0giPF
Malavika Mohanan
Malayalam actress Malavika Mohanan recently stepped into Bollywood with the movie "Yudhra," performing bold scenes with hero Siddhant Chaturvedi. She had not done such intense romance scenes before. Especially in a swimming pool scene, she passionately engaged in kissing.
https://youtu.be/QpWysxpVgkg?si=dmIpGe-s9c1qXLpK
https://youtu.be/apzjoosKrHM?si=61ea0jQcIRmwX7d1
Tripti Dimri
Bollywood beauty Tripti Dimri became very famous suddenly with the film "Animal." In this movie, she performed an intimate scene with Ranbir Kapoor that included a passionate liplock. She also appeared in a liplock scene with actor Vicky Kaushal in the recently released Hindi film "Bad News."
https://youtu.be/_qOfyXsMqWM?si=KayuIM_Ucy0eJfEw
https://youtu.be/OWBr0mtA09w?si=PYy7JvnIBwQGeS6j
Payal Rajput
Payal Rajput was introduced to the Telugu screen with "RX100," where she performed romantic scenes with hero Kartikeya and overwhelmed him with liplock kisses. She also shared her lips with a young hero in another movie, "RDX Love."
https://youtu.be/M0A073kZqOs?si=Wem1xfWcBkihcjRP
https://youtu.be/p63JKf879T4?si=4FmfuopZSq25C0p3
Vaishnavi Chaitanya
Young beauty Vaishnavi Chaitanya caught everyone's attention with the movie "Baby." In it, she performed in several romantic scenes. She engaged in a liplock scene with actor Viraj in a pub and also appeared in an intimate scene that significantly raised heartbeats.
https://youtu.be/dFo8klGt58Y?si=pi-dhy59FkD9CHnu
Kavya Thapar
Glamour beauty Kavya Thapar performed a liplock scene with young hero Santosh Shoban in the film "Ek Mini Katha." In one song from the film, she engaged in intense romance.
https://youtu.be/Vbnp6wIf8XY?si=bmWPAr5lWg-YgNOn
Anupama Parameswaran
Once known for her traditional roles, Anupama Parameswaran has recently started embracing romantic scenes. In an attempt to attract the youth, she went all out in the films "Rowdy Boys" and "Tillu Square," overwhelming the heroes with kisses.
https://youtu.be/vm8sg_Gtwf8?si=a0zPMR1VSnhROOIX
https://youtu.be/-GqC3e4K4f0?si=ilK643bC0cRF8Uus
https://youtu.be/ZY6U0N0jxtE?si=kZ1d5zGrK75cP-q-
Shalini Pandey
Actress Shalini Pandey was introduced to Tollywood with "Arjun Reddy," where she performed multiple liplock scenes with Vijay Deverakonda.
https://youtu.be/p8OExtmSVQc?si=a7d-gIT9KwGMbW0A
https://youtu.be/y9nY4xZ7d9c?si=g7NIk_s8k8M1MOm-
Sobhita Dhulipala
Prominent heroine Sobhita Dhulipala also acted in several liplock scenes. She made waves with bold scenes in the web series "Made In Heaven" and appeared in kiss scenes in the Hollywood movie "Monkey Man." It's well-known that Sobhita got engaged to Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya.
https://youtu.be/-sZwctU1-AI?si=u7O55-nGt5lABZG4
https://youtu.be/ui5J3MMqyks?si=ORhbahScSjs_xvLu
Maanasa Choudhary
Introduced in the film "Bubblegum" with hero Roshan Kanakala, Maanasa Choudhary acted as the heroine and performed quite a few liplock scenes. One song alone featured up to 14 liplocks.
https://youtu.be/ASWoafIYNpg?si=_4DmWUSQO03DibjZ
https://youtu.be/jK5Yz41NqSU?si=I9juu_-cUhn2NCBU
October 05 , 2024
Exploring 20 Andhra Popular Temples: Fulfilling Spiritual Desires and Eternal Devotion
Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its ancient and spiritually significant temples, each with its unique story, significance, and spiritual history. Let's explore the distinctive features, legends, offerings, facilities for devotees, traditions, and beliefs of the top 20 temples in Andhra Pradesh.
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1. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Location: Tirumala, Chittoor
Temple Legend: This temple in Tirumala is world-famous and revered as a divine destination. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, considered the manifestation of Lord Vishnu in Kali Yuga. According to legend, this site, where Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu reside together, is believed to fulfill the wishes of devotees.
Offerings: The temple is famous for its "Laddu" prasadam, cherished by devotees.
Traditions: The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated with great splendor, attracting millions of devotees.
Facilities: Facilities for devotees include food services, rest areas, transportation, and medical aid.
Travel Route: It is located 22 kilometers from Tirupati, accessible by road with buses and private vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cT6EGvPuZMM
2. Srikalahasti Temple
Location: Srikalahasti, Chittoor
Temple Legend: Srikalahasti Temple, an ancient Shaiva temple in Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for the Vayu Lingam, one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is offered as prasadam.
Traditions: The Rahu-Ketu Puja is especially famous here, attracting devotees seeking relief from celestial afflictions.
Facilities: The temple offers prasadam sales centers, rest areas, and parking for devotees.
Travel Route: Approximately 36 kilometers from Tirupati, accessible by road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO8lVJdX6TQ
3. Kanakadurga Temple
Location: Vijayawada, Krishna District
Temple Legend: Located on Indrakeeladri Hill, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Legend has it that after slaying the demon Mahishasura, the goddess rested here.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are served as prasadam.
Traditions: Special rituals and decorations are performed during Dussehra and Navratri, when the goddess is believed to grant wishes if visited.
Facilities: The temple provides prasadam sales centers, transportation facilities, and drinking water for devotees.
Travel Route: It is about 3 kilometers from Vijayawada Railway Station.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pLAxoAmd8d4
4. Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple
Location: Ahobilam, Nandyal
Temple Legend: Dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the temple marks the site where Narasimha slew Hiranyakashipu to protect his devotee Prahlada.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and delicious payasam are offered here.
Traditions: Narasimha Jayanti is grandly celebrated here, attracting devotees seeking liberation from evil spirits.
Facilities: The temple offers drinking water, rest areas, and prasadam sales centers.
Travel Route: Approximately 70 kilometers from Nandyal, accessible by road.
https://youtu.be/cZwoQGPDQ1g?feature=shared
5. Suryanarayana Temple
Location: Arasavalli, Srikakulam
Temple Legend: This temple dedicated to Sun God is one of the few Sun temples in India, renowned for its unique significance.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is offered as prasadam.
Traditions: The Ratha Saptami festival is celebrated annually with great fervor, with special rituals for the Sun God.
Facilities: Devotees have access to prasadam sales centers, parking, and rest areas.
Travel Route: About 5 kilometers from Srikakulam town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=-Uau8qaoF9A
6. Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
Location: Annavaram, Krishna
Temple Legend: The temple in Annavaram is dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana and is believed to fulfill the desires of the people.
Offerings: Laddu is offered as prasadam.
Traditions: Newly married couples often perform Satyanarayana Vratam here, believed to ensure a happy married life.
Facilities: The temple provides drinking water, prasadam sales centers, and rest areas.
Travel Route: About 150 kilometers from Vijayawada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4jEWUlLoyZA
7. Manchala Mahalakshmi Temple
Location: Visakhapatnam
Temple Legend: Located in Manchala village, this temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi is among the famous temples in Andhra Pradesh, with the deity considered very special.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and dadhojanam are served as prasadam.
Traditions: Special rituals are conducted during Diwali at the Mahalakshmi Temple.
Facilities: The temple offers rest areas, prasadam sales centers, and parking.
Travel Route: Approximately 15 kilometers from Visakhapatnam town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Qr0R7FzGhFs
8. Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Location: Srisailam, Kurnool
Temple Legend: This temple at Srisailam is one of the Jyotirlinga sites, dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy and Goddess Bhramarambika.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and payasam are offered as prasadam.
Traditions: Special rituals and fasting are observed during the annual Mahashivaratri festival.
Facilities: Devotees have access to prasadam sales centers, rest areas, and parking.
Travel Route: Srisailam is accessible by road from major nearby cities.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iwj077aFv4I
9. Sri Konetiraya Swamy Temple
Location: Kasulapenta, Kurnool
Temple Legend: Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this temple is believed to have been visited by Sri Krishna himself according to local legends.
Offerings: Laddu is offered as prasadam.
Traditions: Gopala Kalyanam festival is particularly celebrated by devotees here.
Facilities: The temple provides prasadam sales centers, rest areas, and parking.
Travel Route: About 60 kilometers from Kurnool town.
10. Papanasam Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Location: Tirupati, Chittoor
Temple Legend: Located near Tirupati, this temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and is famous for the sacred Papanasam waterfall, believed to absolve sins.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is offered as prasadam.
Traditions: Devotees perform special rituals here especially during the Kartika month.
Facilities: The temple offers drinking water, prasadam sales centers, and parking.
Travel Route: Approximately 14 kilometers from Tirupati.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBnFc1a33cs
11. Sri Vempalli Balasubrahmanya Swamy Temple
Location: Vempalli, Kadapa
Temple Legend: This temple dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya is renowned in Kadapa district. It is believed that worshipping Subrahmanya here relieves hardships.
Offerings: Laddu is offered as prasadam.
Traditions: Subrahmanya Shashti is especially celebrated here with special rituals.
Facilities: The temple provides drinking water, prasadam sales centers, and rest areas.
Travel Route: About 40 kilometers from Kadapa town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8y6mBjACQQ
12. Simhachalam Varaha Narasimha Swamy Temple
Location: Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam
Temple Legend: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the forms of Varaha and Narasimha, this temple is believed to have been where Lord Vishnu rescued Goddess Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are served as prasadam.
Traditions: Akshaya Tritiya is marked by special rituals in the temple.
Facilities: Devotees have access to prasadam sales centers, rest areas, and parking.
Travel Route: Approximately 18 kilometers from Visakhapatnam city.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4Nb2m-_wQ_8
13. Amaravati Amareswara Swamy Temple
Location: Amaravati, Guntur
Temple Legend: Part of the Pancharama Kshetras, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is known for its unique "Agnilingam."
Offerings: Tamarind rice and dadhojanam are served as prasadam.
Traditions: Devotees commonly perform abhishekams and celebrate Deepotsavam during the Kartika month.
Facilities: The temple offers prasadam sales centers, drinking water, and parking.
Travel Route: About 32 kilometers from Guntur.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=owDubMy3L_M
14. Kurma Temple, Srikakulam
Distinctiveness: This temple, one of the rare temples dedicated to the Kurma avatar of Vishnu (turtle form), is considered a highly valuable spiritual site in Hindu belief.
Temple Legend: According to legend, the churning of the milky ocean (Kshirasagara) took place here, leading to the reconciliation between Vishnu and his father.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are offered as prasadam.
Facilities: The temple provides free lodging, special entry tickets, and dedicated queues for devotees.
Travel Route: A 12-hour journey by train or bus from Hyderabad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfvFRedv_BQ
15. Kadapa Vaikuntha Puram
Distinctiveness: This temple, designed after Vaikuntha, the heavenly abode of Vishnu, is a significant Vaishnava site in South India.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are specially offered to devotees.
Facilities: The temple offers lodging and free darshan facilities.
Travel Route: 8- 9 hours by road and rail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=kFl_CPUfj_4
16. Anantapadmanabhaswamy Temple
Location: Anantapur
Distinctiveness: Dedicated to Lord Anantapadmanabha, the temple is believed to be a site where Lord Vishnu appeared to grant divine vision to devotees. It is considered a place where desires are fulfilled.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is specially offered here.
Facilities: Free darshan and special services are available for devotees.
Travel Route: An 8-hour drive from Hyderabad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE4A8SNXxpQ
17. Dwaraka Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Location: Dwaraka Tirumala, Eluru
Distinctiveness: Known as "Chinna Tirupati," this temple houses a shrine to Lord Venkateswara. It is believed that for those unable to visit the main Tirumala Tirupati, Lord Mahavishnu manifested here to be accessible.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are special prasadams here.
Facilities: Free lodging and special entry tickets are available.
Travel Route: 7-8 hours by road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=3A4XJMGtB9s
18. Sri Rajarajeswari Temple
Location: Kakinada
Distinctiveness: This sacred temple is dedicated to Goddess Rajarajeswari, revered for her divine power. Devotees believe that their wishes are fulfilled here.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are served as prasadam.
Facilities: Lodging and special services are available for devotees.
Travel Route: 10-12 hours by road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3v4Hv1zeLs
19. Panineeti Pani Tho Temple
Location: Machilipatnam
Distinctiveness: Known as one of the most ancient temples in Andhra Pradesh, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu.
Facilities: Lodging, anna prasadams, good water facilities, and special services are available.
Travel Route: 8-9 hours by road.
20. Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple
Location: Nagalapuram
Distinctiveness: Dedicated to Sri Vedanarayana Swamy, this famous temple also houses a Vedic school.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and anna prasadam.
Facilities: Lodging and darshan facilities are available for devotees.
Travel Route: 8 hours by road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3hismcxl5g
October 05 , 2024
Exploring Telangana's popular Temples: A Journey Through Spirituality and Heritage
Telangana is renowned for spiritual tourism, boasting numerous ancient temples that have long served as symbols of faith and belief for devotees. These temples are known for their distinctive architectural styles, traditions, beliefs, and spiritual significance. This narrative will detail the prominent temples of Telangana, highlighting their uniqueness, facilities, beliefs, and access routes.
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1. Yadadri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple
Location: Yadagirigutta
Legend: The temple, situated on Yadagirigutta Hill, was historically known as 'Vaikunthapuram' and is dedicated to Lord Narasimha. According to mythology, a sage named Yada performed penance here and had a vision of Narasimha. The temple offers darshan of Narasimha in four distinct forms—Jwala Narasimha, Gandabherunda Narasimha, Yogananda Narasimha, and Ugra Narasimha—considered a fulfiller of devotees' wishes.
Prasadam: The temple is famous for its Abhishekam Laddu and Pulihora prasadam, which are distributed to devotees after offerings.
Tradition: Special celebrations occur during the month of Chaitra, including grand Brahmotsavams and Narasimha Jayanti, believed to fulfill devotees' wishes.
Facilities: For devotees' convenience, there are special queue lines, darshan tickets, parking facilities, and restrooms. Additionally, there are shops selling spiritual books and prasadam.
Travel Route: Accessible by bus, cab, or private vehicles from Hyderabad, approximately 60 kilometers away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9mxf4cUlQS8
2. Bhadrachalam Sri Ramachandra Swamy Temple
Location: Bhadrachalam
Legend: The temple is associated with the Ramayana era and is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, known for its connection to Rama's exile. It is believed that Rama stayed in the Bhadragiri Hills during his exile. The town's name originates from a sage named Bhadra who worshipped Rama here.
Prasadam: Bellam Panakam and Laddu are famous here, especially during Sri Rama Navami, when these are offered to the devotees.
Tradition: The temple grandly celebrates Sri Rama Navami every year, including a ceremonial wedding of Sita and Rama, drawing thousands of devotees. Unmarried individuals participating in the rituals are believed to find marriage partners soon.
Facilities: There are free meals for devotees, rest complexes, and rooms available nearby. Special queue lines are also available for pilgrims.
Travel Route: Bhadrachalam is about 312 kilometers from Hyderabad, accessible by APSRTC and TGRTC buses.
3. Kaleshwaram Mukteshwara Swamy Temple
Location: Kaleshwaram
Legend: Kaleshwaram Temple, a famous Shiva sanctum in Telangana, is located at the confluence of the Godavari and Pranahita rivers, known as the 'Triveni Sangam'. The temple is unique for worshipping two lingams—Shiva and Yama.
Prasadam: The temple is well-known for its Panchamrutham.
Tradition: Shivaratri is celebrated with great fervor here, and 'Kaleshwaram Jatara' is a significant local event. Additionally, offering pinda for the ancestors here is believed to prevent them from rebirth.
Facilities: Devotees have access to restrooms, drinking water facilities, and prasadam sales centers. Special darshan options are also available.
Travel Route: It is about 240 kilometers from Hyderabad, with bus and private vehicle options available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CabAeqMJ__8
4. Jogulamba Temple, Alampur
Location: Alampur
Legend: The Jogulamba temple is known as a Shakti Peeth, where the goddess is worshipped as Jogulamba, representing the goddess who killed Mahishasura. It is believed that the head of goddess Sati fell here, adding to its sanctity.
Prasadam: Kadalepappu and Pulihora are offered here.
Tradition: The temple sees a significant number of devotees during Navratri, and special rituals are conducted during this period.
Facilities: Facilities for devotees include restrooms, drinking water, and parking. A park for children and shops are also available.
Travel Route: Alampur is about 210 kilometers from Hyderabad, with both bus and private vehicle access.
5. Warangal Bhadrakali Temple
Location: Warangal
Legend: The Bhadrakali temple dates back to the time of the Chalukya kings and was further developed by the Kakatiya rulers. According to legend, the goddess Bhadrakali was established here after killing the demon Mahishasura, and the Kakatiya kings revered her as their family deity.
Prasadam: Laddu and Kadalepappu are served here.
Tradition: 'Sarannavaratrulu' (Navratri) is observed with special rituals. Batukamma and Dussehra festivals are celebrated grandly.
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, and a park for children are available, along with drinking water facilities.
Travel Route: Warangal is about 145 kilometers from Hyderabad, with bus and train options available.
6. Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple
Location: Vemulawada
Temple Legend: The temple in Vemulawada is dedicated to Rajarajeshwara Swamy (Lokeshwara Swamy) and was constructed during the Chalukya era. According to legend, Rajarajeshwara, known as the 'compassionate one', was said to fulfill the wishes of his devotees, which earned him his revered name.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are offered as prasadam.
Tradition: A large number of devotees visit the temple during Mahashivaratri. Special prayers are conducted during the festival of Brahmotsavams and in the month of Kartik. Fulfilling 'Kode Mokku' (a vow) is a common practice among devotees, who believe it grants their wishes.
Facilities: Special entry for devotees, free meals, drinking water facilities, prasadam sale centers, and restrooms are available.
Travel Route: From Hyderabad, Vemulawada is about 150 kilometers away, accessible by RTC buses and private vehicles.
7. Komuravelli Mallanna Temple
Location: Komuravelli
Temple Legend: This temple is dedicated to Mallanna (Shiva) and is highly revered in the rural areas of Telangana. According to the legends, Mahadev performed penance here, which is why he is worshipped in this place.
Offerings: Turmeric, vermilion, and tamarind rice are offered as prasadam.
Tradition: The Mallanna Jatara during Magha month is celebrated with great pomp, lasting three months, attracting hundreds of thousands of devotees.
Facilities: Restrooms, drinking water, and parking facilities are available for devotees.
Travel Route: Located about 85 kilometers from Hyderabad, the temple is accessible by buses and private vehicles.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0QdnkiR1bDE
8. Dichpalli Ramalayam
Location: Dichpalli, Nizamabad
Temple Legend: Dichpalli Ramalayam is one of the famous Rama temples in Telangana, known as 'Telangana Badrinath'. It was built during the Chalukya period and is renowned for its beautiful pillars, sculptures, and artworks.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and daddojanam are served as prasadam.
Tradition: Sri Ramanavami is celebrated grandly every year.
Facilities: Special queues for devotees, restrooms, and prasadam sale centers are available.
Travel Route: Dichpalli is about 175 kilometers from Hyderabad, accessible by buses and trains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Sp7IIaNkJn4
9. Kumaram Bheem Temple, Asifabad
Location: Asifabad
Temple Legend: Named after Kumaram Bheem, a deity revered mainly by the Gond tribe, this temple holds significant cultural importance. Bheem, a leader of the Gond tribe, is worshipped as the local deity here.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is offered as prasadam.
Tradition: An annual festival called 'Kumaram Bheem Jatara' is held, which sees significant participation from the Telangana Gond tribe.
Facilities: Drinking water, prasadam sale centers, and restrooms are available for devotees.
Travel Route: Asifabad is about 300 kilometers from Hyderabad, with bus and private vehicle options available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=aqCLsm5TLi4
10. Medak Koteswaralayam
Location: Medak
Temple Legend: The Koteswaralayam in Medak is a distinguished site, constructed by the Kakatiya rulers.
Offerings: Panchamritam and tamarind rice are served as prasadam.
Facilities: Parking, drinking water, and prasadam sale centers are available for devotees.
Travel Route: Medak is approximately 100 kilometers from Hyderabad.
11. Ramappa Temple
Location: Palampet, Warangal
Temple Legend: The Ramappa Temple, a marvel of Kakatiya architecture, was named after the sculptor Ramappa. It's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and daddojanam are offered as prasadam.
Tradition: Mahashivaratri is celebrated with great splendor annually.
Facilities: Prasadam sale centers, restrooms, and parking facilities are available for devotees.
Travel Route: Ramappa Temple is around 160 kilometers from Hyderabad, accessible by buses and private vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=M64oW7K81L0
12. Koravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
Location: Koravi, Mahabubabad
Temple Legend: This temple is dedicated to Veerabhadra Swamy, a fierce form of Shiva. According to legend, Shiva created Veerabhadra during a yajna to destroy Daksha.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is offered as prasadam.
Tradition: Shivaratri is celebrated extensively here.
Facilities: Special entry for devotees, restrooms, and prasadam sale centers are available.
Travel Route: Koravi is about 180 kilometers from Hyderabad, with buses and private vehicles available.
13. Basara Saraswati Temple
Location: Basara, Nizamabad
Temple Legend: The Basara Saraswati Temple is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. It is particularly famous as a place where young children begin their education (Aksharabhyasam).
Offerings: Tamarind rice is a popular prasadam here.
Tradition: A large number of devotees visit during Vasant Panchami.
Facilities: Restrooms, prasadam sale centers, and drinking water are available for devotees.
Travel Route: Basara is approximately 210 kilometers from Hyderabad, with train and bus services available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Bkxc9CnKZM8
14. Mekadata Shivalayam
Location: Nalgonda
Temple Legend: Mekadata Shivalayam is one of the ancient Shaiva temples, where it is believed that Shiva appeared in the form of a goat.
Offerings: Panchamritam is offered as prasadam.
Tradition: Special rituals are conducted during Mahashivaratri at the temple.
Facilities: Facilities for devotees include prasadam sale centers, restrooms, and parking.
Travel Route: The temple is about 100 kilometers from Hyderabad, accessible by buses and private vehicles.
15. Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple
Location: Jayashankar Bhupalpally
Temple Legend: This temple is dedicated to Ranganayaka Swamy (Vishnu) and is noted for its ancient Dravidian architectural style.
Offerings: Laddu and tamarind rice are distributed as prasadam.
Tradition: The Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival is celebrated with great grandeur annually.
Facilities: Facilities include prasadam sale centers, restrooms, and parking.
Travel Route: From Hyderabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally is about 180 kilometers away, served by buses and private vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOo7SHe4UsQ
16. Nagaram Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Location: Mahabub Nagar
Temple Legend: This temple is dedicated to Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. According to legend, Narasimha bestowed his divine glance upon his devotees here.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and payasam are served as prasadam.
Tradition: Narasimha Swamy Jayanthi is particularly celebrated here, attracting large numbers of devotees.
Facilities: Devotees have access to prasadam sale centers, restrooms, and parking.
Travel Route: Mahabub Nagar is about 100 kilometers from Hyderabad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2euJxRScsc
17. Sangameshwara Temple
Location: Jogulamba Gadwal
Temple Legend: Located at the confluence of the Krishna and Bhima rivers in Gadwal district, this temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is deeply revered here as Sangameshwara.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and laddu are offered as prasadam.
Tradition: Special rituals known as Sankalpa Pujas are conducted during the month of Kartik.
Facilities: Facilities for devotees include drinking water, restrooms, and prasadam sale centers.
Travel Route: Gadwal is approximately 190 kilometers from Hyderabad, with road access by buses.
18. Chilkur Balaji Temple
Location: Chilkur, Rangareddy District
Temple Legend: Chilkur Balaji Temple is famously known as "Visa Balaji." Devotees perform 11 circumambulations to express their wishes and 108 after their wishes are fulfilled.
Offerings: Laddu is provided as prasadam.
Tradition: This temple is unique because it does not offer special entry privileges; all devotees are treated equally.
Facilities: Facilities include prasadam sale centers, parking, and drinking water.
Travel Route: Chilkur is about 25 kilometers from Hyderabad, accessible by road with buses and private vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rrrB6Wz-oBk
19. Pachala Someshwara Temple
Location: Panagal, Nalgonda
Temple Legend: Built during the Kakatiya dynasty in Panagal village, this temple is dedicated to Shiva, known here as Pachala Someshwara due to the unique green color of the Shivalingam.
Offerings: Tamarind rice is served as prasadam.
Tradition: Special rituals and abhishekams are conducted during Mahashivaratri.
Facilities: Facilities for devotees include prasadam sale centers, drinking water, and parking.
Travel Route: Panagal is about 110 kilometers from Hyderabad, with bus and private vehicle access.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6SUEijpu2E
20. Sri Chaya Someshwara Temple
Location: Panagal, Nalgonda
Temple Legend: Sri Chaya Someshwara Temple is unique for the constant shadow cast on its Shivalingam, which remains unexplained scientifically, adding to the temple's mystique.
Offerings: Tamarind rice and panchamritam are offered as prasadam.
Tradition: Special rituals are performed during Mahashivaratri, and devotees flock here to witness the miraculous shadow.
Facilities: Facilities include prasadam sale centers, restrooms, drinking water, and parking.
Travel Route: Panagal is about 110 kilometers from Hyderabad, served by buses and private vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur5hNGPRaqM
October 05 , 2024