| The land of temples, Andhra Pradesh is among the | | | | of black-stone is the main attraction of the temple. It |
| pilgrims favorite destinations. It is loacted on the | | | | is located in Mandapalli, 38 km from Rajamundy, in |
| eastern coast of India and is bordered by | | | | the East Godavari District and can be easily accessed |
| Maharashtra on the west, Orissa to the north and | | | | by means of four-wheelers. |
| Tamil Nadu to the south. Theist in the state strongly | | | | Lakshmi Narasimhadeva Temple: |
| believe on the blessing of Lord Narasimha(an | | | | This sacred temple is situated upon a 300 foot hill, |
| incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Owning to it, a number of | | | | known as gateway to Vaikuntha(Vaikuntha-dwara). |
| temples are built, which attracts religious-minded | | | | Devotees, here will receive chance to pay homage |
| tourist from different parts of the world. | | | | before the three forms of Lord Narasimha, namely- |
| Tirupati Temple: | | | | Jwala Narasimha, Gandabheranda Narasimha and |
| This world's richest temple pulls biggest tourist crowd | | | | Yogananda Narasimha. A cave inside the temple is |
| in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on the Tirumala | | | | believed to the place where the Lord manifested |
| hill(cluster of seven hills) in Chittoor district. Dedicated | | | | Himself in the form of Gandabheranda Narasimha. |
| to Shri Venkateswara, the temple is one of the | | | | One can also find the images of Him in the other two |
| ancient temples on the planet. On Brahmotsavam, a | | | | form. |
| 11 days festival, pilgrims make special visit to the | | | | Kalahastiswara Temple: |
| temple. | | | | Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is situated on |
| Venkateswara(Balaji) Temple: | | | | the right bank of Suvarnamukhi River.(27 km north |
| Built by the Birla foundation, Venkateswara(Balaji) | | | | east of Tirupati). The interior of the temple has the |
| Temple sits on the highest point in Hyderabad. A visit | | | | pious Vayu(air linga), which is white in color and is |
| here, offers the spectacular overview of the city. | | | | known as Swayambu(self-manifested). Devotees |
| Another temple of similar kind is situated 20 kms | | | | offer Abhisheka, done by pouring a mixture of milk, |
| upon a hill from Tirupati. It is one of the prime Vishnu | | | | water, camphor, flower and sandwood paste. The |
| shrines in India. Further, the temple measures about | | | | main linga is never touched by human hands, including |
| 414 ft long and 263 ft wide. The creative work in its | | | | the priest. |
| dome, flag-pole and gates is such that its ensures to | | | | Other temples of note are Sreesailam Temple, |
| offer good time to its sightseers. | | | | Prahlada-varada Narasimha Temple, Yogananda |
| Saneeshwara Temple: | | | | Narasimha Temples, Ramalingeswara Temple, |
| Popularly known as Sri Mandeswara Swami Temple, | | | | Venkataramana Temple, Kurma Temple, Sri Rama |
| the temple is one of the greatly visited shrine by the | | | | Temple, Govindaraja Temple, Kothanda Rama Swami |
| believers of Lord Saneeshwara. A Shiva linga, formed | | | | Temple, ISKCON Temple, Padmavathi Temple etc. |