Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Temple, Vizianagaram
Goddess Pydithalli Ammavaru
Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh
Managed by AP Endowments Department
Temple of Vizianagaram's guardian goddess, famous for the spectacular Sirimanotsavam festival.
History
Pydithalli Ammavaru is believed to be the sister of the Vizianagaram royal family's ancestors (the Pusapati Rajus), who became the protecting goddess of the town in the 18th century. During the Sirimanotsavam in October, the temple priest is carried on a very tall wooden pole (sirimanu) through the town while lakhs of devotees watch. There are two shrines: the Chaduru Gudi near the fort and the Vanam Gudi.
Festivals
- Sirimanotsavam (Oct)
- Dasara
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Directions to Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Visakhapatnam Airport, about 60 km
- By train
- Vizianagaram Junction, about 2 km
- By road
- APSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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