Bhairavakona Cave Temples, Andhra Pradesh

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

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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 8^th – 11^th Century CE.

The Temple Complex

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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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