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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Uma Maheswara Temple, Yaganti, Andhra Pradesh

Uma Maheswara Temple, Yaganti, Andhra Pradesh

Uma Maheswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Yaganti in Banaganapalli Mandal in Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is situated in Yerramala hills surrounded by natural scenic beauty. The temple complex is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.







Legends

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/04/uma-maheswara-temple-yaganti-legends.html

History

This temple was constructed by King Harihara Bukka Raya of the Sangama Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire in 15th century CE. The temple had been constructed as per the Vaishnava traditions. It is said that saint Sri Potuluri Veera Brahmendra Swamy stayed in this place for some time and wrote his Kala Gnanam (prophecy).







The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/04/uma-maheswara-temple-yaganti-temple-complex.html

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple complex is located at about 4 Kms from Patapadu, 10 Kms from Banaganapalli Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Banaganapalli, 15 Kms from Banaganapalli Railway Station, 15 Kms from Rangapuram, 48 Kms from Nandyala, 53 Kms from Peapully, 78 Kms from Ahobilam, 84 Kms from Kurnool and 284 Kms from Hyderabad Airport. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Patapadu on the Banaganapalli to Peapully route. Regular buses are available from Banaganapalli, Nandyala, Ahobilam, Peapully and Kurnool to Yaganti.

Location

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