Thondavada Agastheeswara Swami Temple in Chittoor - Andhra Pradesh

Thondavada Agastheeswara Swami Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Chandragiri, in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered one of the most important temples in the region.

Thondavada Agastheeswara Swami Temple is an important pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh and attracts a large number of devotees throughout the year. The temple is particularly busy during the Maha Shivaratri festival, which is celebrated with great fervor by the local community.

Agastheeswara Swami Temple is a famous historic temple present at the intersection of three sacred rivers namely Swarnamukhi, Kalyani and Bhima.

About Thondavada Temple:

Thondavada temple is just 11.8 km away from Tirupathi railway station and the journey takes around 15 minutes. Lord Siva called as Agastheswara is the residing deity of this temple.

Agastheeswara Temple

The sacred shrine is famous for the God Shiva in linga rupam, which was installed by great saint Agasthya, son of Urvashi.

Tondavada is the nearby village, where visitors have facilities to take rest. Pilgrims can make use of the tank provided outside the temple for their needs.

Temple Timings:

Daily: Morning 6:00 am to 1:30 pm

            Evening 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Note: Temple timings may change so please check with temple authority and confirm before visiting this place.

Surroundings Temples at Thondavada:

With three entrances and big compound wall, the Dwarapalakas at the entrance were beautifully sculptured. They add grandeur to the temple.

The second prakara inside includesseparateshrine for Parvati mata called by the name of vallimata.

Just opposite to the Aalaya (temple) and in the middle of the river there is a beautiful Mandapam where you can see the attractive statues of Gods incuding- Balaji, Ayyappa, Ganapati, etc., installed.

Thondavada Temple Pictures:

Visitors can take rest at mandapam located opposite the temple.

How to Reach:

Agastheswara Swamy temple is well-connected by road and many APSRTC buses ply frequently on this route.

This famous temple is just 3 km away from Chandragiri. Nearby bus and railway stations are located at Tirupati, Chandragiri, Renigunta and Kadapa.

Chandragiri is located in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India, and can be easily reached by various modes of transportation.

By Air:

The nearest airport to Chandragiri is the Tirupati Airport (IATA: TIR, ICAO: VOTP), which is located about 30 kilometers away.

This airport is well-connected to major cities in India such as Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Bangalore, and Chennai. From the airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Chandragiri.

By Train:

The nearest railway stations are the Chandragiri Railway Station (station code:CGI) and Tirupati railway station (Station code: TPTY).

These stations are are well-connected to major cities of India such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Bangalore, and Mumbai. From the railway station, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach the temple.

By Road:

Chandragiri is well-connected by road to major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. One can take a bus or hire a taxi from nearby cities such as Tirupati, Chittoor to reach the temple. 

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates regular bus services to Chandragiri from major cities in the region.

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