Sri Mandeswara (Shaneeswara) Swamy Temple, Mandapalli
Lord Shiva as Mandeswara (Shani worship)
Mandapalli, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
Managed by AP Endowments Department
Famous Konaseema temple for Shani (Saturn) dosha nivarana, where devotees perform oil abhishekam themselves.
History
Legend says Shani worshipped Shiva here and was relieved of his sins; the linga is therefore worshipped as Mandeswara. Saturdays, especially Shani Trayodashi, draw large crowds who bathe in the temple tank and pour gingelly oil on the linga.
Festivals
- Shani Trayodashi
- Maha Shivaratri
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Directions to Sri Mandeswara (Shaneeswara) Swamy Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Rajahmundry Airport, about 40 km
- By train
- Rajahmundry, about 40 km
- By road
- APSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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