Nearest Access: Rajahmundry
Coverage Area: 217 sq. km
Temperatures: 26 to 48 degree celsius
Languages: Tamil.
Introduction
Situated
at the bank of River Pamba, Annavaram is a holy village. It is located in the
East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh ,
India
The
most famous and distinctive feature of this holy village is the Sir Satyanarayana
Swamy Temple
The
village is known to one of the most holy places of Andhra Pradesh next only to
the Tirupati Balaji temple. The Satyanarayana Vrata is performed by almost all
the families while marriage or house warming ceremonies. The temple is situated
on the top of Ratnagiri Hill and is approximately one kilometer above its base. Along with the sanctity of temple the view
also offers a picturesque view of the villages and fields.
The
main temple of the village has a beautiful Vishwakarma Brahmin architecture and
is built in the form of chariot. The
pillar in the centre and the Meru is on the floor along with the idols at the
top depicts the idea that God permeates the whole universe and resides in our
heart’s center. The four wheels at the four corners depict the Moon and Sun and
this reminds the devotees that Juggernaut spins the time wheels which go on
forever. The temple depicts both the spiritualistic and ritualistic values.
.
History
History
It is written in our puranas that the Lord of the hills,
Meruvu and his consort, Meneka undertook great penance to achieve the gift of
two sons, Ratnakara and Bhadra, by Lord Vishnu.
Bhadra then undertook great penance to please Lord Vishnu and succeeded
to become Bhadrachalam a vehicle on which Lord Shri Ram sat permanently. On the
other hand Ratnakara pleased Lord Vishnu to become the Ratnagiri hill. It is
believed that the then zamindar had a dream which guided him to the idol and
worship it and establish it as a temple.
Weather and Best time to visit
The
ideal weather to visit Annavaram is between the months of August to October.
The temperature recorded in summers is 26 degree Celsius- 48 degrees Celsius.
The temperature in winter is about -10 degree Celsius.
How to reach
By Air
The
village can be reached by air via Rajahmundry
airport which is 72 kms away from here.
By Rail
The
railway station Annavaram is situated at the main Chennai-Howrah railway line.
By Road
The
NH-5 bypass crosses through Annavaram and the APSRTC buses operate on the
highway regularly.
Where to stay
The
village has many temple ashrams and other small cottages and lodges to stay at
very reasonable prices.
General Information
The
major festivals celebrated in the area include Srirama
Kalyana, Kanakadurga Yatra, Prabha
Utsavam, Teppa Utsavam, Swayamvara
Vardhanti of Sraavana Suddha Ekadashi Day.
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