Kurnool, popularly known as The Gateway of Rayalaseema, has many ancient unique temples and tourist sites that attract many pilgrims throughout the year.
Kurnool is one among the important districts of Rayalaseema region.
With more districts added, Rayalaseema now consists of Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamayya, Tirupati and Chittoor Districts
Some of the famous historical places of tourism importance in the Kurnool district include:
1. Konda Reddy Fort
2. Orvakal Rock Garden
3. Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary
4. Belum Caves.
Sri Raghavendra Swamy is a great Vaishnava saint who promoted Sri Madhvåacharya’s Tatvavada Philosophy. He is believed to be the reincarnation of Bhakta Prahlada.
Sri Raghavendra Swamy is addressed in different affectionate ways by the devotees like Gurusarvabhouma, Rayaru, Raghappa, Gururaja and so on.
Visitors must wear traditional dhoti for Gents and Saree for Ladies to go near the Brindavan sanctum.
Telugu, Kannada and Tamil are the regional languages spoken here at Mantralayam.
Mantralayam Road Railway Station (MALM) is the nearby railway station at a distance of just 12 km from Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt. Many Express and Passenger trains stop at this station.
Kurnool - 91 km
Hyderabad - 268 km
Chennai - 540 km
Bengaluru - 381 km
Vijayawada - 434 km
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Kothapeta is a must-visit tourist place when you are in Kurnool city.
An ardent devotee of Shirdi Saibaba, Sri K. Veera Swami Naidu installed four feet marble statue of Sai Baba in the year 1951.
He constructed a star shaped temple as ordered by Saibaba in his dreams on the banks of sacred Tungabhadra river.
Kurnool city is present on the banks of sacred Tungabhadra River.
The city has very good transportation facility as one must cross Kurnool city to reach Anantapur, Kadapa or Chittoor district while coming from Hyderabad.
Formerly Kurnool served as the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, from October 1, 1953 to November 1, 1956.
Kurnool is connected to most cities in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chennai and Bengaluru via APSRTC, TSRTC and KSRTC buses.
GTL/Guntakal - GY/Gooty railway line passes through the city.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Telangana is the nearest international airport, located approximately 198.7 km from Kurnool Airport via NH7.
Hyderabad - 212 km
Chennai - 459 km
Bengaluru - 361 km
Vijayawada - 346 km
Alampur Jogulamba Temple is a very popular temple just 22 km away from Kurnool city. This famous temple which was a part in Andhra Pradesh now comes under Gadwal, Telangana state.
Have you visit these popular temples in Kurnool before? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
1. Mantralayam - Raghavendra Swamy Temple:-
Mantralayam Temple is the famous pilgrimage center in the Kurnool district and is home to the Sacred samadhi of Jagadguru Sriman Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamsthana Sri Raghavendra Swamy (1601-1671) or Guru Rayaru.
Mantralayam, also known as the brindavan of Raghavendra Swamy, is located on the southern bank of the sacred Tungabhadra river.
What to See at Mantralayam:
- 1. 👉 Brindavan Raghavendra Swamy Temple and Mutt Complex
- 2. 👉 Manchalamma Temple (1 km)
How to Reach Mantralayam:
Mantralayam is present on the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. APSRTC, TSRTC and KSRTC operate regular buses to Mantralayam.
Temple Distance:
Hyderabad - 268 km
Chennai - 540 km
Bengaluru - 381 km
Vijayawada - 434 km
Mantralayam Temple Route Map:
2. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Kurnool:-
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| Star Shaped Saibaba Temple |
How to reach Kurnool:
What to See at Saibaba Temple:
- Akhanda Jyothi/Nanda deep
- Dattatreya statue
- Nine Avadhuta Statues
- Sai Dhuni
- Aswatha Tree
- Yoga Sadhana Kendra
Temple Distance:
Chennai - 459 km
Bengaluru - 361 km
Vijayawada - 346 km
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Route Map:
Read More: Kurnool Shirdi Saibaba Devasthanam
Author Note:
Srisailam, Mahanandi, Yaganti, and Ahobilam were once part of the Kurnool district. But now we have moved them to the newly formed Nandyal district blog post.
Worth Visiting:
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for clear details, thanks a lot
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