Sri Nookambika (Nookalamma) Temple, Anakapalli
Goddess Nookambika
Anakapalli, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh
The goddess of Anakapalli, whose month-long jatara before Ugadi draws huge crowds.
History
The temple is believed to have been built by the local chieftain Kakarlapudi Appala Raju in the 15th century. Goddess Nookambika is worshipped as a form of Kakatamma and is the family deity for many families in north coastal Andhra. The Kotha Amavasya jatara before Ugadi is the main festival.
Festivals
- Nookalamma Jatara (Phalguna–Chaitra)
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Directions to Sri Nookambika (Nookalamma) Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Visakhapatnam Airport, about 35 km
- By train
- Anakapalli station, about 2 km
- By road
- APSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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