Sri Parvathi Sametha Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple at Yanamalakuduru, situated on a small hill southeast of Vijayawada city in Andhra Pradesh.
It is one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva, 612 feet above sea level, on the banks of river Krishna.
The main deity present at the sanctum sanctorum is a self-manifested (Swayambhu) Vayu Lingam and according to an ancient story (sthala purana), the great Parashurama Rishi consecrated the Shivalinga here at this place.
In the past, more than 1000 sages / saints performed penance (Thapa's) on this hill for many years. Hence the village got its name "Veyi Munula Kuduru", which later became "Yanamalakuduru". This place is also known as "Munigiri Kshetram".
It is a well-maintained temple with a peaceful and serene atmosphere. This beautiful temple at the top of the hill is covered with bright lights at night and one can see many parts of Vijayawada city and the calm Krishna River passing nearby.
Temple Timings:
Yanamalakuduru temple is open for devotees from:
| Morning | 6 AM to 12 AM |
| Evening | 5 PM to 8 PM |
* These timings may change over time.
Major Festivals:
In general, the temple is not crowded during normal days, but during festivals like public holidays and Shivaratri, the temple is full of devotees and tourists.
Important days celebrated in this temple are:
1. Mahasivaratri Brahmothsavam
2. Masa Sivaraatri utsavam
3. Sravanamasotsavam
4. Kartheeka Masotsavam
5. Devi Sarannavaratrulu celebrations
Maha Shivaratri is the important festival celebrated at this festival. Many devotees from Krishna and Guntur districts visit this sacred hill station and take part in the annual "Prabhalu Jatara" celebrations on the day of Shivaratri.
What to See:
- 👉 Gosala
- 👉 Yagasala
- 👉 Annadana Bhavan
- 👉 Shiva Soudham (Kalyanamandapam)
Nearby Attractions:
Vijayawada city is flanked by Indrakeeladri hill on one side with the iconic Kanaka Durga Temple, sitting atop the mountain overlooking the city.
- 👉 1. Sri Kanaka Durga Temple
- 👉 2. Sri Bhramaramba Malleswara Swamy Temple
- 👉 3. Undavalli Caves
- 👉 4. Gandhi Stupa on Gandhi hill
- 👉 5. Kondapalli Fort
- 👉 6. Moghalrajpuram Caves
- 👉 7. Mangalagiri Pankala Narasimha Swamy Temple
Temple Address:
Yanamalakuduru Konda Rd,
Bhagat Singh Nagar,
Yanamalakuduru,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Pincode: 520 007
Cell: 073861 60555
Executive Officer: 9848080010
Mukhya Archaka: 9392117288
Website: http://sriramalingeswara.com/
Temple Route Map:
How to Reach Vijayawada:
In Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada / Bezawada is a major city on the banks of the holy river Krishna. The city is well connected to all means of transportation such as air, rail, and road networks.
The best way to get around the city is to use local buses. If you want a more convenient way to cover all the attractions of the city, then you can take private cabs and auto rickshaws.
By Air:
Vijayawada city has its own airport at Gannavaram, about 20 km from the heart of the city. From here you can get connecting flights to the nearby cities of Guntur, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. The temple is at a distance of about 19km from Vijayawada Airport (IATA: VGA, ICAO: VOBZ).
By Rail:
Vijayawada Junction railway station (station code: - BZA) is directly connected to all major cities of India. The temple is at a distance of about 7.8km Via Mahatma Gandhi Road, Benz Circle and Ntr Circle.
By Road:
Good motor roads connect this city with all the nearby places of the state as well as major Indian cities. Vijayawada bus station, also known as Pandit Nehru bus station, operates various APSRTC buses for all the nearby cities.
Author Note:
When you are in Vijayawada, please visit Yanamalakuduru Ramalingeshwar Swami Temple. Share this post with your friends and share your thoughts and ideas about this temple in the comments section.
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