Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Vari Temple is a famous pilgrim center dedicated to Lord Hanuman located in Kasapuram Village, in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh. The Anjaneya idol at this temple was installed by Sree Vyasaraya. The temple got its name as Nettikanti because the lord sees his devotees with his the right eye.

location Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur, Amaravathi

Legend

According to the legends, Sri Vyasarajaru was an ardent devotee of Lord Anjaneya lived in the 15th century. He installed this 500 year old Lord Hanuman idol in Kasapuram village during his religious tour. One day, Vyasaraya saw Lord Hanuman in his dream, who told him about the idol underneath the soil and over it was to be seen withered Neem Tree and that it would become fresh the moment Vyasaraya reaches the said spot. Next day, located the spot in his dream at Nettikallu village and asked the villagers to dig the place. A 10 feet idol of Lord Anjaneya was discovered. The idol was reinstalled at the present place.

Architecture

The temple has been constructed according to Dravidian style of architecture. The idol in this temple is carved out in such a manner that the right eye is visible and lord sees his devotees with his right eye and satisfies their desires. The temples outer walls are sculpted with images of different gods.

Culture

Andhra Pradesh, also known as the Rice Bowl of India is like a melting pot of varied cultures. It is a region which has been governed by different dynasties and empires. This diverse exposure to the cultures and traditions of the empires has had an indelible influence in forming the Culture of Andhra Pradesh. The conglomeration of many cultures has formed the present day culture of the region. Some of the primary rulers of the region were the Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagars and Mughals.

Darsan Info

04:30  AM To 08:00 PM

Famous Festival

Ugadi Utsavamulu Rathotsavam, Sree Seeta Ramachandra swamy vari tiru kalyana mahotsavam, Hanuman Jayanthi, Guru Poornima

Temple Rituals

Daily morning seva's to be performed inside the temple - 04:30 AM to 05:30 AM

Mangala Vayidyam, Prathakala Pooja, Swamy Vari Alankarana - 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM  Arjitha Seva, Archana, Aaku Pooja, Sahasranamarchana - 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Arjitha Seva and Darshanam - 8:00 PM

Maha Mangala Harathi and Prasada Viniyogam

Additional Info

 

Apple Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Pavithra Hotel

 

Supermarket : Available