Location Nandalur,Kadapa District,Andhra Pradesh
Legend
Soumyanatha Swamy Temple is a famous Vishnu temple situated
at Nandalur, Andhra Pradesh. The temple
was built in 11th Century and underwent renovations during this times of
Pandyas, Kakatiyas and Vijayanagar dynasties. The temple houses the shrines of
Prayoga Naraimha Swamy, Vinayaka Swamy, Anjaneya Swamy.
Architecture
Built with red-stone, Sri Soumyanatha Swamy temple has many
inscriptions written on the temple walls in Tamil language. The temple has four
Raja Gopurams, which stands in four directions. Gali Gopuram was built by
Someswara III in 12th Century. South facing Gopuram was built during
Vijayanagara period. Another major attraction of the temple is the 108 pillars
having lions head at the bottom instead of having them at the top. There are
inscriptions on pillars. There is also a small pond in the temple
premises. A huge fish is varved on the
ceiling of the temple.
Culture
The rich cultural heritage of the city is on a populous
display in Kadapa during its festival season. Sankranthi, the celebration of
the first harvest in the state of Andhra finds a special place in the heart of
the entire population of the city. In addition, Diwali, Eid, and Christmas are
also celebrated on an appreciable scale. Kite flying is an important activity
during Sankranthi. The locals love their spicy South Indian cuisine and a
myriad of hotels serves multi cuisine dishes.
Darsan Info
06:00 AM - 07:00 PM.
Temple is closed from 01.00 PM - 04.00 PM
Pooja Samgari
Abhishekam will be performed on every Friday; Kalyanotsavam
will be performed to the deity, at end of June or the beginning of July
Darsan Dresscode
Wear traditional attire/modest clothes while visiting the
temple
Special Ritual
Tholi eekadasi, Ugadi, Soumyanatha Swamy Kalyanotsavam is
performed in the month of July.
Temple Rituals
Morning suprabatham seva and arati starts from 06:00 AM.
Additional Info
There are small tiffin centers near the temple area. Hampi family restaurant Rajampet is 10 kms away from temple.Hotel Anjana Grand-rajampet (10 kms away from temple area). There is no accommodation with in the radius of 5kms. The temple is located in a village.
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