Annavaram (Telugu: అన్నవరం) is a village on the
banks of the river Godavari Pampa district in the Indian state of Andhra
Pradesh.
Etymology
Anna translates to "what I
want", while "varam" means blessing or boon. Therefore, the name
Annavaram is an expression of the belief that the deity will provide with all
that you want.
Temples
The most distinctive feature of
Annavaram is the shrine of Lord Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy located in
the hills of Ratnagiri. The land is considered to belong to both Temple Sri
Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swami Lord and Goddess Anantalaxmi Satyavathi
Ammavaru. [3] The temple, situated atop a hill, is about four stages (half a
mile) away from the base. It can be reached either by walkways covered canopy
of the Ghat road or walking through a stone path.
Country
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India
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State
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Andhra Pradesh
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Region
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Coastal Andhra
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District
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East Godavari
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Population (2011)
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• Total
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6,865
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Languages
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• Official
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Telugu
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Time zone
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IST (UTC+5:30)
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PIN
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533406
[Annavaram at East Godavari District]
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Telephone code
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08868
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Nearest city
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Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam,
Kakinada
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The popularity and importance of
the temple is increasing among the pilgrims. This place is considered the
second Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Festivals are held throughout the year.
Popular festivals are Kalyanam May Devi Navratri in September, swayamvara
Vardhanti of Suddha Ekadasi Day Sraavana, Srirama Kalyana, Kanakadurga Yatra,
Prabha Utsavam, Teppa Utsavam and Jalatoranam.
The summit offers panoramic views
of the countryside and the surrounding villages. A water dam the river with
easy boating is near the main entrance of the hill. This place is called Pampa
Sarovara.
Architecture
Architecture Vishwakarma Brahmin
stapathis is at its best in this temple. The hill is about 300 feet (91 m)
above sea level, surrounded by fields and around the river Pampa Ratnagiri. 460
stone steps leading to the upper part thereof.
The main temple is built in the
shape of a car with all four wheels on all four corners. Facing the main temple
is the mantapa of Kalyana, built and decorated with modern works of
architecture. As we move down the road, we find Ramalaya sanctuaries and Vana
Durga and Kanaka Durga.
The temple was built Annavaram to
represent this particular idea. The facade of the temple is the basket. Meru on
the floor with pillar in the center, and high-idols intend to put forward the
idea that the Lord not only remains at the center of the heart, but also
permeates the entire universe. The wheels representing the sun and the moon are
used to remind us that Juggernaut moves on wheels of time and still continues
and forever, so that the two values satisfies Annavaram temple rituals and
spiritual aspirations of the faithful. "dropoff window
Other
Sri Veera Venkata Satya
temple-Narayana Swamy is the main temple of Ratnagiri hill. There is also a
temple of Sri Rama and Kanaka Durga shrines and Vanadurga nearby. The temple of
the grass-Devatha (village deity) is in the village at the foot of the hill.
Contador prasadam is available on
the main road for those who are unable to visit the temple. This temple is
situated atop a hill. Many weddings are held there. Quick installation Darshan
faciliitates peak periods. The main building has two floors. The ground floor
is Pada darshan or to see the feet of God. The first floor is the top of the
Lord Satyanarayana Venkata Swamy.
Puranas
According to the Puranas, the
deity of the place blessed the faithful with Anina Varam (Research Boon).
The mound near the village is
considered very sacred. Meruvu, the Lord of the hills, and his wife Menaka done
great penance and had two children by the grace of Lord Vishnu. One was called
Bhadra and the other Ratnakara. Bhadra Lord Vishnu was pleased with his
devotion and penance and grace Bhadrachalam became Lord Rama was installed
permanently. Ratnakara want to emulate his brother and managed to please the
Lord Vishnu for his penance to establish itself as Veera Venkata Satyanarayana
Swamy, remaining as Ratnakara Ratnagiri hill.
It is said that Raja Rama
IV-Narayanam then zamindar of GORSA and Kirlampudi farms, having been ordered
by the Lord in his sleep drew idol on the hill, loved and installed in its
current location in suddha year of sravana vidhiya Telugu Khara, 1891.
The Akriti any temple, in the
Agni Purana, simply a manifestation of Prakriti. As a result, the temple tank
is designed as a symbol of the seven Lokas and seven previous Lokhas, with the
Lord in the heart center garbhalaya judgment on the entire universe.
Transport
Annavaram temple of Lord Sri
Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy is 125 km from Visakhapatnam, 40 km from
Kakinada and Rajahmundry 80 km. National Highway No. 5 through Annavaram. The
ring road (NH - 5) directly. To visit around the right temple at the crossroads
near Annavaram.
National Highway (NH) -5 through
Annavaram. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates
scheduled bus services Kakinada in Tuni Tuni and Rajahmundry to Yele-swaram to
Tuni through Annavaram.
Annavaram the station is on the
main Chennai - Howrah railway line (Calcutta). Many trains stop here. The train
station is 3 km from the temple. The railway station and moving trains is
visible from the temple. Important trains South Central Railway (SCR) through
the super-express Vishakapatnam Ratnachal Vijayawada, Chennai-mail Howrah,
Kolkata-Chennai high in Annavaram, which is the nearest train into the temple
about 2 miles.
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