Temples to Visit in Andhra Pradesh
Narasimha temple Andhra Pradesh, South India

Temples to Visit in Andhra Pradesh

Let us look at some of the best temples to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

Firstly, Andhra Pradesh on the southeastern coast of the country attracts thousands of tourists every year. Because it is full of ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage.

To clarify, it is the fourth largest state in the country.

Here, you can find some of the most beautiful places of worship in the country that attract devotees from all over the country.

So, this is the list of temples which we should visit in Andhra Pradesh:
  • Tirumala
  • Siva Mallikarjuna Temple
  • Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi
  • Yaganti Temple
  • Simhachalam Temple
  • Kanaka Durga Temple
  • Kanipakam
  • Draksharamam
  • Srikalahasti Temple
Have a look at some of the most visited temples in Andhra Pradesh:
temples to visit in Andhra Pradesh.
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh

Tirumala, located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the most famous pilgrimage centers in India.

Moreover, devotees commonly refer Tirumala as Tirupati, but they are 22 Km apart from each other.

Tirumala, adobe of Sri Venkateshwara (also known as Balaji ) is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centers.

And, best time to visit Tirumala is January to December.

temples to visit in Andhra Pradesh.
Mallikarjuna temple, Andhra Pradesh

Located on the Nallamala Hills in Srisailam, Siva Mallikarjuna Temple is one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

Moreover, this ancient temple built in the Dravidian style with lofty towers. And, sprawling courtyards is one of the finest specimens of Vijayanagara architecture.

Also, Srisailam is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Hyderabad.

And, best time to visit Tirumala is September to March.

Lord Veerabhadra Swami temple at Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh
Lord Veerabhadra Swami temple at Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh is known for being embellished with rich architecture and intricate arts.

Moreover, the carvings and paintings will leave you speechless at the Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh.

You will find three important shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra. But, the most important is Veerabhadra temple.

And, best time to visit Tirumala is October to March.

Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple
Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Yaganti Temple is devotee of Lord Shiva, located in Kurnool district. This temple was constructed according to Vaishnavite traditions.

Yaganti Shiva Temple is Located with caves surrounding. It is famous for Growing Nandi.

To clarify, this Nandi is growing 1 inch in every 20 years.

There are three caves around the temple and one Pushkarinin is there to Visit.

Simhachalam Temple
Simhachalam Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Firstly, Simhadri or Simhachalam is a Hindu temple. Secondly, it is located in the Visakhapatnam City suburb of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh.

This 11th century temple is dedicated to Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy. It is an incarnation of Vishnu.

The architectural of the central shrine follows Kalinga style. The temple is one of the eighteen Narasimha Kshetras in India.

This temple is one of the top 10 temples in Andhra Pradesh. Because, it is home to many sub-sites as well as mandapas.

Summary Of Temples to Visit in Andhra Pradesh

In conclusion, road trip to these places gives you an excellent opportunity to closely examine the culture of the place. Also, we can understand its history. 

So, in this article, we explained some religious places/ temples to visit in Andhra Pradesh.

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