Singarakonda

For the census town in Andhra Pradesh, see Singarayakonda.
Singarakonda
Holy Place
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
Region Coastal Andhra
District Prakasam
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 523201
Telephone code 08593
Nearest city Ongole,Guntur,Addanki
Website www.singarakonda.com

Singarakonda is a holy village situated on the banks of the Bhavanasi lake in the Prakasam district district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This village is home to ancient hanuman temple and Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple. Every day hundreds of devotees flocks to singarakonda for visiting to offer prayers in these holy temples.

Temples

Singarakonda is a spiritual spot and pilgrim center located about 5 km North of Addanki in the Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh in India. Singarakonda is famous for two reasons. One of the reasons is that Lord Hanuman temple is located on the bank of Bhavanasi lake at the bottom of the hill. The Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple on top of the hill. This temple at the top of the hill said to have built in the 14th century A.D as per the available literature. It was built and developed by King Krishnadevaraya. Tirunallu will be performed every year on Palguna Shudda Pournima day since 1955. Hanumath Jayanthi will be performed every year on Vysakha Bahula Dasami day. This festival is very famous where people from all sections across the nearest districts come and participate.Electrically decorated Prabha's are very famous on this occasion.

How to reach

Singarakonda is located very near to Addanki town. It is 290 km from Hyderabad, 110 km from Vijayawada, 36 km from Ongole and 5 km from Addanki.The nearest Airport is Vijayawada. Nearest Bus station is Addanki. Buses from Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Ongole to Addanki are available. Nearest Railway station is Ongole. All the express trains and passenger trains going from Hyderabad & Vijayawada to Chennai stop at Ongole.

References

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