Temples of East godavari District, AP  

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  1. Samarlakota: Anjaneyar.


    The place is 13 kms from Kakinada and 16 Kms from Pithapuram.







    This is a recent temple. Hanuman is huge one and it is visible from road. We see lord ganesha and Lord Hanuman in different sanctum here.


  2. Bhoo sameda Mandava Narayana Swamy temple:


    The temple is in Samlkota, near Kumara ramam, Bheemeswara swamy temple, East Godavari District.







    The Main Deity is Bhoo sameda Mandava Nrayana Swamy is very old and belongs to treat Yugam. The present structure of the temple dates to 6th Century. As we enter we see Dwajasthamba and Garuda near it in small sanctum. Goddess Mahalakshmi is seen in different sanctum to side from the main one.


  3. Bikkavolu: Sri Swayambu Lakshmi Ganapathy.


    The place is 35 Kms from Kakinada. The temple dates back to 9-10th century. Ganesha is huge one of 8’ height in sitting posture.






    They allow public inside the temple and one can say their wishes in Ganesha’s ear. There is a Siva temple near by which was constructed in 9-10th century.



  4. Iyappa Temple : The temple is on the way to Gollamamida village which is 25kms from Rajamundry.





    This is a recent temple.

  5. Sri Kodanda Ramar Temple:


    The temple is in gollamamida village, of East Godavari District. The temple is noted for its Gopurams. East and west temple tower are 200’ and 160’ respectively. The temple was constructed in the year 1889.







    Main deity: Sri Sita Ramar with Sita Mahalakshmi and Sri Lakshmana.


  6. Sooryanarayanar temple:





    The temple is near by Sri Kodanda Ramar temple of Gollamamidada village.


    Main deity is Soorya Narayanar.


    Ouatside the main sanctum to either side, we get the darshan of Sri Lakshmi Narashimar and sri Lakshmi Narayanar. Garuda is seen near Dwajasthambam.

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1 comments

your blog is very interesting, nice work, really i very impress.i am born in east godavari. tks,for writing about all temples

September 5, 2009 at 2:13 AM

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