Top 15 Temples In Vijayawada You Must-Have In Your Bucket List
- Address: Ammavarigudem, Agiripalli, Andhra Pradesh 521211.
- Opening Timings: 6 AM to 12 noon, 5 PM to 7:30 PM.
- Dress Code: Traditional Indian attire is preferable.
- How to Reach: Several APSRTC buses are available from Vijayawada and other parts of Andhra Pradesh to the temple.
- Temple Website: http://agiripallinarasimhaswamitemple.blogspot.com/
- Other Attractions: Several celebrations in the temple.
8. Amara Rama Temple, Amaravati:
Amara Rama Temple, Amaravati, is one of Vijayawada’s famous temples sacred to Lord Shiva. This temple is one of the five PancharamaKshetras located in Amaravati town in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Lord Shiva in this temple is also referred to as Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy. The southern bank of the Krishna river is where you can find this temple and BalaChamundika, the consort of Lord Amareswara Swamy, is also present.
- Address: Sri Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravathi Town & Mandalam, Guntur District.
- Opening Timings: 6 AM to 12 noon, 4 PM to 8 PM.
- Dress Code: Traditional attire.
- How to Reach: Several APSRTC buses are available regularly from Amaravathi connecting other parts of the state.
- Approx. Visit Duration: 1 Hours
- Temple Website: https://tms.ap.gov.in/AMRAVT/cnt/about-temple
- Other Attractions: Sculptors around the temple are beautiful to look at.
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9. Hinkar Thirtha:
Hinkar Thirtha is a religious shrine of the Jain community, located in Vijayawada, which draws pilgrims globally to seek Mula Nayak’s blessings. The idols and sculptures carved on granite stone featured on the temple represent outstanding architecture. However, the mahastambha or the towering pillar is the prime attraction of this temple.
- Address: Mangalagiri Hills, Krishna District, Vijayawada.
- Opening Timings: Open all days, 6 AM to 12 noon, 6 PM to 9 PM.
- Dress Code: It is best to wear Indian traditional attires.
- How to Reach: The temple is 5 km from the Vijayawada railway junction and 23 km from Vijayawada.
- Temple Website: N/A
- Other Attractions: Beautiful Jain sculpture.