Pancharama Lord shiva....... palakollu

Main tourist attraction of Palakol is the Ksheera Rama Lingeswara Swami Temple with to 36.6 Mts high Tower Pedha Gopuram. A 15th century temple built for the Hindu God Shiva. It is one of the five Pancharamas. The temple has a unique white shiva lingam and the temple tower is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. This place was earlier called as Dugdoparanapuram Upamanyupuram "Ksheera rampuram " and based on this temple. Later called as "Pala Kolanu", which all tries to convey the meaning of milk pond. This town and the Ksheera Rama Lingeswara Swami temple are located in the area subtended by the Shiva temples at Srisailam,Draksharamam & Kaleswaram also called "Trilinga Desam" (meaning "the region bounded by three lingas") which in following centuries of existence became Telugu desam,the language spoken by the people around these locations was named as Telugu,hence it is believed by some historians that the word "Telugu" was born from this region .
Ashtabhuja Lakshmi Narayana Swami Temple (China Gopuram) which is known for its traditions and festivities like Bhramostavam, (generally held in May of every year) draw large number of devotees from nearby places. Dhanurmasam is celebrated in the month of December in the remembrance of love of Andaal for Lord Sri Krishna.chinna gopuram,which is considered as ashtabhuja lakshmi narayana temple is the one of the only two temples that exist in india for ashtabhuja lakshmi narayana temple,and only one in the south india.

Palakollu is located in West Godavari district of Andhrapradesh in India. This place is famous for Lord Shiva (Eshwara) temple which is considered as one of the Pancharama temples. The temple here is called Sri Kshira Rama Lingeshwara swamy. Excellent transportation facility available to reach Palakollu. Very good service available for trains and buses from other places of India. One more Pancharama Kshetra called Bhimavaram is located just 20Kms away from Palakollu. One more major city of West Godavari called Narsapur is 25Kms away from here. Very frequent buses run towards Narsapur from all other parts of Andhra Pradesh (by APSRTC). The temple is situated very nearer to Bus station and no additional transportation is needed. The temple is located beside a very narrow road. Palakollu is 20Kms from Bay of Bengal.

How to reach Palakollu Palakillu is on the National Highway 214 located at interior Andhra Pradesh. The highway starts from kathipudi (on National Highway 5) near Annavaram and ends at National Highway 9 between Vuyyuru and Machilipatnam. Very frequent buses available to Palakollu from all parts of Andhra Pradesh moving towards Narsapur or Bhimavaram.
People travelling by road from Kolkata and Orissa side, have to reach Visakhapatnam and proceed in NH5 upto Ravulapalem. After Ravulapalem, take left turn where the boards points towards Narsapur. Palakollu is just 45minutes journey from this place via Siddhantam and Martair (Marteru). The distance between Ravulapalem and Vizag is 230Kms and 70Kms from Rajahmundry. 

The temple timings are, 5.30am to 11.30am and 4.00pm to 8.30pm. Additional places of interest around Palakollu include Bhimavaram, Draksharama, Annavaram,Thalupulamma Thalli, Rajahmundry, Antarvedi, Ryali and Vadapalli. In the temple premesis choultry facility is available for tourists to stay. Photography is allowed inside the temple premesis but for Garbha gruham. Very good South Indian food is available in the town. 

Antarvedi Laxmi Narasimha Swamy West Godavari dist........AP

 ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ.......  ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ.......  ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ.......  ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ.......  ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ.......  ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ.......  ఓం శ్రీ లక్ష్మి నరసింహ స్వామి నమహ....... 

Antarvedi is a village in Sakhinetipalle mandal located close to Narsapurnear the Bay of Bengal coast and Vasistha River, in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh,India. Actually the place Antarvedi is at the tip of the confluence of the Vasistha River with the Bay of Bengal. It is popularly believed that the Treta Yuga episode of Ksheera Sagara Mathanam took place here.

Antarvedi is famous for the Laxmi Narasimha Swamy temple constructed between the 15th and 16th centuries.A temple of lord siva is also present which is older than narasimha swamy temple ,the idol of lord siva was installed by lord srirama.

Mogalturu Raja's are the traditional trustees of ANTARVEDI Temple since 19th century. Late Shri Raja Kalidindi Kumar Ramachandra Raja Bahadur contributed a lot to the temple. He was the former chairman of temple development board and heirarical trustee of temple. In 18th century Peddapuram Raja's were trutees and they also developed the temple.

A religious fair in that area held on Bheeshma Yekaadasi which comes generally in January or February which attracts thousands of people to this usually sleepy village located at the confluence of River Godavari with Bay of Bengal. Lord Narasimha Swamy's Kalyanam is performed on Dasami and rath yatra was Performed on 'Ekadasi day'. The royal mogaltur male descendants are the first persons to pull the rope of rath ,and then its pulled by the devoties. Hundreds of thousands of devotees attend this festival starting on Dasami and continue till following 'Pournami'(full moon day).

The lord and temple was gifted with many priceless jewels by the past kings, nobles and even East India Company. These jewels have been stored in a vault at the treasury department for the last 50 - 60 years. Antarvedi can be reached by steam launches which are run on the River Godavari Vasistha from Narsapur Ferry.

FESTIVALS:
"The Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Kalyanam fair is celebrated each year on the Bhishma Ekadasi day during January-February". Lakhs of people attend the celebrations and the devotees come to take bath at the confluence of the sea at Vasishta Godavari. At the time of the nine-day mela, Antarvedi appears to be like a Kaliyuga Vaikuntha.

During the month of November, throngs of devotees come to the temple premises to witness the Deity of Narasimha Swamy without any of the ornaments, garb, or chandanam (sandal paste) that normally adorn the Lord's Form.

In the month of Phalguna (January), the Lord's chariot procession is held. Dolepournami celebrations are also held, when the Lord is worshipped with panchamrita abhishekam.

ROUTEMAP:
RAIL:The nearest railway station are at Rajahmundry and Narsapur.

ROAD:Antarvedi can be reached by boat from Narsapur, which is 112-km south of Rajahmundry. There are buses from Razole that take pilgrims to this sacred place.

Or, Cross the river by the bridge newly built over the river at Chinchinada by travelling from Narsapur on the Palakol Road till Digamarru and turn for the bridge, which brings one to the East Godavari District, and then proceed to Antervedi by road.malkipuram is just approximately of 18 km.good lodging facilities are available in malkipuram

ACCOMODATION:
Devastanam Choultries at antravedi.

Visit this place...........ఒనె అఫ్ బ్యూటిఫుల్ ప్లేస్ అఫ్ ఈస్ట్ గోదావరి డిస్ట్.......

Mangla Devi Mata temple Mangalore (Karnataka state)

Situated 3 Km Southwest of Mangalore City, this temple has influence on the name and importance of Mangalore. The word Mangalore is derived from Goddess Mangaladevi, the main deity of the temple. The temple built in memory of the princess of Malabar Mangale in the 10th century. The Goddess Mangale is worshiped as Shakti. The festival is celebrated during 9 days of Navaratri (October).

History:
Veerabahu was the king of Tulunadu. When he became old he handed over his kingdom to Bangaraja with the approval of his master sage Bharadharaja. Veerabahu had no children and after relieving himself of the responsibilities of the king became a recluse.
Bangaraja proved a worthy successor to Veerabahu. He ruled his kingdom well and brought more glory and fame to his kingdom. On a certain night while he was sleeping Goddess Mangaladevi appeared in his dream and revealed to him that at the spot where Netravathi and Phalguni rivers converge there is a mound under which lay the remains of a shrine. Mother Goddess bade him to relieve from the remains the Shivashakthi Linga and the Dharapatra and install them in a shrine newly built. Then, she further said arrangements be made for the regular worship in the temple. She promised him that these services would bring him glory and happiness.
The king, not being able to decide as to what he should do consults sage Bharadhwaja. Bharadhwaja saint was very much pleased with the king and encouraged him to fulfill the wishes of the Mother goddess. He wanted him to know the past events, which had made the place a hallowed and blessed one. Listening to the story of Vikhasini, Andasura and also sage Parasurama, Bhangaraja decided to execute the responsibility entrusted to him by Goddess Mangaladevi herself.
Thus a beautiful shrine was built and the Linga Symbolizing Shiva and Shakti, along with Dharapatra were installed. Once again the splendor of the shrine began to attract the pious people.
At the later stage, Kundavarma once again renovated the temple where it was in a dilapidated condition under the guidance of Matsyendranath and Goraknath, holy saints of the Natha cult. In Tulunadu, Kundavarma, the most famous king of Alupa Dynasty was ruling. At that time, there came two sages named Matsyendranath and Goraknatha from Nepal. They reached Mangalapura (today's Mangalore), crossing the river Netravathi. The place where they crossed the river came to be known as 'Gorakdandi'. They chose a place near the bank of Netravathi, which was once the centre of activities of sage Kapila. He had his hermitage there and it was a great centre of education.
Hearing about the arrival of two saints the king came to meet them. Introducing himself as the king of Tulunadu he paid them his respects and offered them help and patronage. Pleased with the humility and virtues of the king they brought to his knowledge that his kingdom was a hallowed place and it was sanctified by the activities of holy saints and sages in the past. They requested him to grant them land so that they could build their hermitage and make it a centre of their religious activities under his protection and patronage.
For Kundavarma it was really a surprise to know that his land had such a hoary history. It was from these saints he came to know that once upon a time there exists a temple in his land dedicated to mother Mangaladevi. From their own mother he heard the story of Vikasini and Andasura, Parasurama and the temple built by him. The two saints took the king to places where all these historical events had taken place. They asked the king to dig the place and relieve the Linga and the Dharapatra symbolizing Mangaladevi and install them in a shrine along with Nagaraja for the protection.
Kundavarma carried out the advice of the two sages. A grand shrine of Shri Mangaladevi stood on the hallowed place. The two sages themselves guided and supervised the execution of the work. The temple attained special significance, as Mother Mangaladevi granted special favors, especially on Maidens, Pious Maidens who worship the goddess observing Mangaladharavrata (Swayamvara Parvathi) will have their wishes fulfilled. They get husbands most suited for them.
Even today the two temples, Mangaladevi and Kadri have maintained their connection. The hermits of Kadri Yogirajmutt visit Mangaladevi temple on the first days of Kadri temple festival and offer prayer and silk cloth.
The place name Mangalapura owes its origin to the temple of Mangaladevi. The pious people even today believe that worship of Mangaladevi brings them prosperity and happiness. The temple has a special significance for the maidens. Maidens who observe Mangala Parvati Vrata will have their wish of having a suitable match, fulfilled. Those who celebrate their wedding in this holy place will have a happy married life.


Mythology:
Hindu Scriptures tell us about Lord Shrihari's incarnations on this earth whenever time comes to protect his devotees by means of destroying evil forces. Mother Goddess too makes her appearance in the earth to fulfill the same mission. In one such incarnation Lord Shrihari (Vishnu) killed a demon king Hiranyaksha, king of Shonithapura. His daughter Vikhasini in order to take revenge for her father's death gathered demons army and attacked Devaloka and defeated Indra, king of Devaloka. Seeing Indra's throne vacant the demons occupied it with pomp and pride, Kubera King of Yakshas did not allow their victory last long. He slayed their chief and drove them out of Devaloka. By seeing this Vikhasini realized that without the grace of God her earthly powers were futile. She made up her mind to do penance and propitiate Lord Brahma so that she could get a son by his grace that would be powerful enough to avenge the insult and penury suffered by her because of Lord Vishnu and Devatas.


Having entrusted her state responsibilities to her minister, Vikhasini entered a forest and commenced severe penance devoted to Lord Brahma. When it proved to be futile she decided to offer her mortal body to the sanctifying fire Brahma appeared before her, immensely pleased with her devotion and offered to satisfy her wants. Elated by the grace of Brahma, Vikhasini said, "Lord, grant me a son who can slay Vishnu, the slayer of my father". Brahma had to tell her that the Thrimoorthis are deathless but he granted a boon to her, saying that she would beget a son from Lord Shiva and he would be valiant and invincible. This boon brought Vikhasini boundless pleasure, and quite contented, she returned to her kingdom.
Dreaming about her rosy future Vikhasini prepares herself for meeting Lord Shiva. She decided to discard her true form and disguise herself as Parvathi and doing so chose a place where she could meet Shiva. She made Shiva Linga and began meditating on Lord Shiva.
The spring season came. In Kailasa Lord Shiva, who had tamed his mind began to feel a new kind of inexplicable sensation. He found it hard to meditate. His feet led him wandering about the hills. He reached a certain spot where the natural surrounding was quite captivating. These sensations made Shiva long for the company of Uma. He was led to the place where Vikhasini in the guise of Uma was awaiting him. Seeing Uma, Lord Shiva was overwhelmed with the desire for carnal pleasures. Uma obliged him and they go under cover. The boon of Brahma began to come to fruition.
Vikhasini left the place with deep sense of fulfillment. The subjects of Shonithapura were extremely happy to have their queen back to rule them. Thinking of that malicious Devatas will harm her womb Vikhasini asked the help of Bhoodevi as to the foetus could be hoarded inside the earth. The gestation period of Vikhasini's foetus was over. Fully grown, it forced its way from the bottom of the earth with a thunder like sound. Thus a mighty demon Andhakasura was born. Vikhasini instilled him a burning desire to take revenge on Lord Vishnu and the Devatas. Soon Andhakasura attacked Devaloka, the heaven. None could stand the might of Andhakasura, the son of Lord Shiva and Devatas were faced a very humiliated defeat. Andhakasura was half way through his life's mission. His next target was Lord Vishnu and he went in search of him.
Here in Kailasa the Divine Trinity - Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara were deliberating on how to save the world from the new problem in the form of Andhakasura. Indra too joined them. They finally decided to propitiate Mother Goddess who alone had the powers to solve this problem. Mother Goddess appeared before them. Together with granted powers and strength of all Devatas and Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara - Mother Goddess set out to annihilate Andhakasura and invited him for war. Andhakasura first sent two of his men to check out the position. But they lost their lives as they dealt radically with Mother. By knowing this Andhakasura become angry. But the sight of a strange and captivating woman of beauty left him spell bound. He spoke to her very endearingly and with ulterior motive crossed the bound of courtesy and hence the Mother Goddess was waiting for the opportune moment and the demon was challenged to fight. The demon did not take time to realize that he was courting his own death. Mother Goddess's over whelming appearance - twelve arms each holding weapons and the lion on which she was riding were too much for him. He ran to the sea in order to save his mortal life. He jumped into the sea for cover. The mother taking the form of Rakteshwari also jumped into the sea and killed him. Her victory caused waves of happiness all over the world.


In Tretayuga, Shri Hari is incarnated as Bharghava to destroy evil Kshatriya kings, taking twenty-one expeditious round the world. The empire won from the kings offered to sage Kashyapa in charity. Then he prayed Lord Shiva to grant him a land on which he could live and continue his penance. Shiva appeared before him and asked to obtain the land from the king of ocean. In the event of Varuna's refusal he threw his axe and the ocean vacated the distance of land covered by the axe. Thus the land retrieved from the ocean called as Parashurama Shristi. The spot where Mother Goddess killed Andhakasura was the spot which Bhargava chosen for his penance. And as per the instruction given by Mother, he built a beautiful shrine and installed the Linga and Dharapatra. For conducting the worship he appointed virtuous Brahmins. Having executed the instruction of Mother Goddess he left the place for Badarikashrama.


How to reach temple:
Since the temple is situated just 3 km distance from heart of the Mangalore city (Hampankatta), availability of frequent buses make it convenient to reach temple. For independent and convenient travel plenty of Auto-rickshaws also available.

Sri Mangaladevi Mata........

Om Kathyayanaya Vidhmahe

Kanya Kumari Dheemahe

Tanno Durgya Prachodayaath !

Kanaka MahaLakshmi Ammavari vaaru.......

AUM

SHRING HRING KLEENG

MAHALAKSHMI NAMAH

AUM

Lord Subrahmanya swamy.......

Om Sharavana-bhavaya Namaha !

GYaanashaktidhara skanda valliikalyaaNa sundara

devasenaa manaH kaanta kaartikeya namo.astute

OM subrahmaNyaaya namaH !

Lord Hanuman........

Hanuman Chalisa

Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj

Nij mane mukure sudhar

Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu

Jo dayaku phal char

 Budhi Hin Tanu Janike

Sumirau Pavan Kumar

Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe

Harahu Kalesa Vikar

 Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar

Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar

 Ram doot atulit bal dhama

Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama

 Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi

Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi

 Kanchan varan viraj subesa

Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa

 Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje

Kandhe moonj janehu sajai

 Sankar suvan kesri Nandan

Tej pratap maha jag vandan

 Vidyavan guni ati chatur

Ram kaj karibe ko aatur

 Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya

Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya

 Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava

Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava

 Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare

Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare

 Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye

Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye

 Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai

Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai

 Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave

Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave

 Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa

Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa

 Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te

Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te

 Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha

Ram milaye rajpad deenha

Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana

Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana

 Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu

Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu

 Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee

Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee

 Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete

Sugam anugraha tumhre tete

 Ram dware tum rakhvare,

Hoat na agya binu paisare

 Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna

Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na

 Aapan tej samharo aapai

Teenhon lok hank te kanpai

 Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai

Mahavir jab naam sunavai

 Nase rog harai sab peera

Japat nirantar Hanumant beera

 Sankat se Hanuman chudavai

Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai

 Sub par Ram tapasvee raja

Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja

 Aur manorath jo koi lavai

Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai

 Charon Yug partap tumhara

Hai persidh jagat ujiyara

 Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware

Asur nikandan Ram dulhare

 Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata

Us var deen Janki mata

 Ram rasayan tumhare pasa

Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa

 Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai

Janam janam ke dukh bisravai

 Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee

Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee

 Aur Devta Chit na dharehi

Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi

 Sankat kate mite sab peera

Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera

 Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin

Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin

 Jo sat bar path kare kohi

Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi

 Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa

Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa

 Tulsidas sada hari chera

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 Pavantnai sankat haran,

Mangal murti roop.

Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,

Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.