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The Mogalrajapuram Caves are five rock-cut cave temple groups located in different parts of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated during the Eastern Chalukya reign or the Vishnukundins reign. [1] [2] They are generally dated to about the 7th century, after the Akkanna Madanna Caves. They are simple and small ...
In Hinduism, Shiva is the supreme being regarded to perform the functions of creation, preservation, as well as the destruction of the universe. [1] Hindu texts describe the worship of Shiva and the establishment of temples and shrines throughout the Indian subcontinent, commonly in the aniconic form of a lingam.
Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dated to mid 7th-century and dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. [1] They consist of the upper (larger) and lower caves. The upper cave is better preserved, and has an important 7th-century inscription. [2] [3]
Mogalrajapuram is a Vijayawada locality renowned for its historical temples and rich cultural legacy. It is thought that the Mogalarajapuram Caves, which contain historic rock-cut shrines devoted to Lord Shiva, are the source of the name "Mogalrajapuram." Some of the earliest examples of rock-cut architecture in South India can be found in ...
Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The temple is located in the heart of Vijayawada and is a 10 minute drive from the Vijayawada Railway Station and Vijayawada Bus Station, while being about 20 kilometre away from the Vijayawada Airport. Buses depart for the temple from both the bus stand and railway ...
Sixth tallest Shiva statue in India, Ninth tallest Shiva statue in the world. Feb 20th, 2016 Hanuman of the Ram Tirth temple: Hanuman: Amritsar: Punjab: 24.5 80: Ram Tirath temple [26] Hanuman Statue: Hanuman: Samalkot: Andhra Pradesh: 24.07 79.0: Standing Hanuman: Lord Shiva: Shiva: Jabalpur: Madhya Pradesh: 23.17 76.0: The fifth tallest ...
These hundred and eight Shiva temples are mentioned in the Shivayala Stotram and a song is written in the Malayalam language. [7] Of the 108 Shiva temples, 105 temples are situated in Kerala state, two temples in Karnataka and one in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu .
Vijayawada is considered to be a sacred place due to it being home to one of the most visited and famous temples in Andhra Pradesh and India, the Kanaka Durga Temple of the Hindu Goddess Durga residing on the Indrakeeladri hill. [13] It also serves as the ritual host of Pushkaram (a river worshipping ritual in India) of the River Krishna. [14]