Bhairavakona Cave Temples,
Andhra Pradesh
Bhairavakona Cave Temples are group of eight rock cut cave temples situated amidst Nallamala forest near Ambavaram Village in Prakasam District in Andhra Pradesh, India. These rock cut cave temples are similar to Mamallapuram rock cut cave temples with certain Rashtrakuta and Chalukyan influences. The temple complex has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Legends
For
brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/04/bhairavakona-cave-temples-legends.html
History
The Temple Complex was built during the period 600 – 630 CE by Pallava King Mahendra Varma and later extensively renovated by Chola rulers during 8th – 11th Century CE.
The Temple Complex
For
brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/04/bhairavakona-cave-temples-temple-complex.html
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri and Karthika
Pournami are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The
Temple Complex is located at about 7 Kms from Ambavaram, 18 Kms from
Seetharamapuram, 24 Kms from Chandrasekarapuram, 43 Kms from Udayagiri, 88 Kms
from Giddalur Railway Station, 122 Kms from Kadapa, 139 Kms from Nellore and
231 Kms from Tirupati Airport. The temple is situated on Udayagiri to Giddalur
route. Udayagiri
is well connected to Seetharamapuram by APSRTC
Buses. Bhairavakona can be reached from Seetharamapuram by Share Autos and
Autos.
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