Located in the heart of the Bapatla, Guntur District, Bhavannarayana swamy Temple is one among the oldest temples of Andhra pradesh devoted to Lord Bhavanarayana swamy, who came to be called Bapatla with time. Constructed by the great king Krimikantha Chola in 1465, the temple was restored by King Vasireddi Venkatadrinaidu of Amravati kingdom in 1856.

location Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, Amaravathi

Legend

According to the legends, the shrine dates back to the Brahma Vyvarta Purana, Agastya, who was a renowned sage, has narrated this story to other saints who belonged to the jungles of Nymisha. Constructed by the great king Krimikantha Chola in 1465, the temple was restored by King Vasireddi Venkatadrinaidu of Amravati kingdom in 1856. Approximately five hundred years ago, a Rajagopuram that was seventy five feet tall was built facing the main shrine.

Architecture

The Bhavanarayana Temple was constucted on dravidian style of architecture. The temple gopuram was designed from one rock. The internal walls of the temple are built with hard sandstone. The gopuram of the temple has sculpture of hindu gods and animals.

Culture

The culture of Guntur is very rich and lively. The local people take active interest in the arts. Kuchipudi dance and Carnatic music are very popular among the residents. People from nearby villages perform folk dances such as ‘Chindu’, ‘Dhimsa’ and ‘Lambadi’. Andhra cuisine, especially from Guntur, is known to be very spicy.

Darsan Info

06.00 AM to 08:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear modest clothes and avoid shorts for men

Famous Festival

The festival of Ugadi is celebrated during the summer months of March and April. Vaisakha Ekadasi is celebrated in the month of May. Jyestha Ekadasi is celebrated in the month of June, Chariot festival in summer. Pavitrotsvam, Rathotsavam are the other festivals celebrating in this temple.

Temple Rituals

Morning pooja and abhisheka to be performed at 06:00 AM; there after astothram to be performed based on temple timings.

Additional Info

 

Orange Restaurant, Nice restaurant, Rock & Roll Restaurant

 

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