Sri Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Rayachoti
Lord Veerabhadra
Rayachoti, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh
Large Veerabhadra temple whose idol is believed to grow over time, centre of the town of Rayachoti.
History
The temple is believed to date from the Chola period, with later Vijayanagara additions. The Veerabhadra idol with Bhadrakali is the family deity of many communities in Rayalaseema, and the annual Brahmotsavam with a chariot festival is held in March.
Festivals
- Brahmotsavam (March)
- Maha Shivaratri
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Directions to Sri Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Kadapa Airport, about 55 km; Tirupati, about 110 km
- By train
- Kadapa, about 50 km
- By road
- APSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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