Pushpagiri Temple Complex, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

Pushpagiri Temple Complex, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

Pushpagiri Temple Complex is a Hindu Temple Complex located in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple complex is located on the banks of the Pinakini river (Penna river). It houses some of the oldest temple congregations in the region. It is not to be confused with the Buddhist Pushpagiri Vihara ruins in Odisha. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Inscriptions

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Festivals

10 days Brahmotsavam of Chennakesava Swamy Temple during March – April is the most famous festival celebrated here. Pushpagiri village grandly celebrates the Shankara Jayanthi, a festival day on which Adi Shankaracharya is born, in the last week of April. Shivarathri and Vaikunta Ekadasi are the other famous festivals celebrated here grandly.

Connectivity

The Temple Complex is located at about 11 Kms from Gangayapalle Railway Station, 12 Kms from Kadapa Airport, 20 Kms from Kadapa Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Kadapa Railway Station, 104 Kms from Tadipatri, 155 Kms from Tirupati Airport and 160 Kms from Tirupati. The temple is situated at about 10 Kms from Vallur on Kadapa to Tadipatri route. Frequent bus services are available from Kadapa to reach this temple.

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