Best Places to Visit in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema – Temples, Backwaters & Beaches

1.Ryali

Just 3 km away from Ravulapalem in Andhra Pradesh, there is a small village of Ryali that has one of the most peculiar and spiritually important temples of India, the Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple. The revered status enjoyed by Ryali because of this unique and rare dual-sided idol and divine energies has made it a popular destination to devotees, history buffs, and art lovers.

The masterpiece of ancient sculpture, the presiding deity, Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy, was fulfilled. Fashioned out of one jet black stone, the idol is five feet tall and none of a kind in the country. The front of the picture shows Lord Kesava (Vishnu) and beautiful depictions of Dasavatara – the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
However, the thing that really makes this idol stand out from the others is the opposite side, which shows the beautiful shape of Jaganmohini, female incarnation of Vishnu. This is such a rare dual aspect sculpture that is a deep emblem of the masculine and the feminine energies of the divine combined into one shape.

Location: Ryali Village in 3 km from Ravulapalem, Andhra Pradesh

Timings: Open daily

Best Time to Visit: March–April for Kalyanotsavam or early mornings for peaceful darshan

2.Antervedi

Antervedi which lies at the divine confluence of Vasishta Godavari River and Bay Of Bengal, is a serene and pious village of the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. It is after 10 km by boat away from Narasapur and 24 km apart by road from Razole and it is a holy spot and is often called the Dakshina Kashi (Southern Kashi) which is a place where heaven and earth seem to meet.

Antervedi is known for being famous as the place where the Vasishta, one of the seven sacred limbs of Godavari River, joins the sea. This divine conjunction is called as the Sapta Sagara Sangam and it is considered as the seventh and last holy bathing sites along the river Godavari. A plunge into this place is believed by pilgrims to remove sins and make a person free from spiritual bondage.

🕒 Timings: Temple open daily

🌸 Best Time to Visit: February-March, Kalyanam or early hours if one wants peaceful darshan and holy dip at the Sangam.

3.Mandapalli

Situated in the centre of Konaseema, Mandapalli is a profoundly spiritual and loaded with history village in Andhra Pradesh. This sacred site is located only 38 km away from Rajahmundry, 60 km away from Kakinada and 30 km away from Amalapuram. Annapurna is a very famous place in Hindu mythology and is a renowned place of atonement and divine connectivity.

Mandapalli was formerly the perfect hermitage of Sage Dadhichi Maharishi, who made the world talk for his unprecedented sacrifice across the scriptures. In legend the sage gave his spinal cord to make the Vajrayudha the thunderbolt weapon of Lord Indra used to dispatch evil forces. This selfless act makes Mandapalli magnified with high spiritual appeal and respect.

To pay for the sins of kings of the Kasyapa Dynasty, this location witnessed the consecration of a Sivalinga. However, in this Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Seneswara or Mandeswara, particularly by those risenaches who need succor from planetary influence especially from Shani(Saturn).

Location: Mandapalli around Rajahmundry Kakinada and Amalapuram

🕒 Timings: Temple open daily

🌸 Best Time to Visit: Feb–March on Kalyanam’s nights or Saturdays that’s pertinent for Shani worship

4.Muramalla

Muramalla is a quiet village sitting in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh amidst the green cover, at an approximate distance of 20 km from Amalapuram and 40 km from Kakinada. This serene place is famous for the Bhadra Kali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, which is a great spiritual place attracting devotees from much of the state.

The temple is devoted to Lord Veerabhadra, Goddess Bhadra Kali accompanying him, both being the fierce forms of the divine energy and protection. The devotees believe that worshipping here would make people strong, courageous and bless them to face challenges in life.

People from different parts of Andhra Pradesh visit Muramalla in the spell of the spiritual atmosphere of this temple and seeking the blessings from Bhadra Kali and Veerabhadra Swamy. Several people have testimonies of life miracles and prayers responded to, and this is a must-visit for people who want divine intervention in their lives.

📍 Location: Muramalla located at 20 km from Amalapuram, 40 km from Kakinada

🕒 Timings: Temple open every day, Kalyanotsavam is conducted every day

🌸 Best Time to Visit: At any time of the year, particularly, when asking blessings for life occasions

5.Ainavilli

Ainavilli is a spiritual precious stone, situated in the divine region of Konaseema in Andhra Pradesh, 72 km away from Kakinada and 14 km from Amalapuram. Steeped in the ancient tradition and secret science – this worshipped village is the home of the sacred Siddi Vinayaka Temple, a potent sanctuary to Lord Ganesha.

Vaastu Shastra believes that the temples built by the rivers, seas, confluence of rivers, and the hilltops are most auspicious. This sacred wisdom is followed by the Siddi Vinayaka Temple in Ainavilli that remains majestically erected in an elevation near pious environment exuding peace and spiritual power.

Peoples from surrounding area throng in Ainavilli to seek blessings for new beginning, academic success, business and overall well being. The temple is most vibrant during festivals and auspicious days devoting to lord Ganesha where hundreds of thousands and even millions of devout ardent devotees flock to the temple.

📍 Location: Ainavilli is 14 km away from Amalapuram, 72 km from Kakinada.

🕒 Timings: Temple open daily

🌸 Best Time to Visit: Ganesh Chaturthi and early mornings to tranquil darshan

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