Shiva Temples To Visit In Andhra Pradesh
There are innumerable Shiva temples in Andhra Pradesh known for their religious, architectural and historical significance. Here are some of those temples:
Mallikarjuna Swamy
Mallikarjuna Swamy is dedicated to great God Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas shrine of Lord Shiva in India. Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is situated on the flat top of Nallamala Hills in Srisailam,on the banks of the Krishna River.
Mahanandi Temple
Mahanandishwara Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Siva,located in the district of Kurnool.
Lepakshi Temple
The Veerabhadra temple of Lepakshi is located in the Anantapur district, famous for its rich fine arts and architectural beauty. Lepakshi temple complex has a granite monolithic Nandi, one of the largest Nandi statue in India.
Yaganti Temple
Yaganti Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple is famous for its growing statue of Nandi, located in the Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. Yaganti Temple is one of the few temples patronized by one of the great dynasties of India.
Srikalahasteeswara Temple
Srikalahasteeswara Temple is one of the most famous Shiva temples in South India,located in the town of Srikalahasti. The temple is also known as Dakshina Kasi and the entire temple is carved out of the side of a huge stone hill.
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