TRISAKTIPEETHAM

AMARAVATHI

Amaravathi - a holy thirtha kshetra, situated on the bank of river Krishna has several uniques to its credit that makes the godminded persons hasten for instant visitation soon after listening to the narration of its glorious past. The temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and it is here only the unique 15-foot high white linga is adored in the world. It is one of the eighteen famous Saktipithas, where Mother Parvathi is worshipped as Bala Chamundika Devi. It is for offering jalabhishek to this archamurti, the river Krishna changed its normal West to East course and is now flowing from North to South. It is here the first ancient Andhra University was established that taught ancient lore to the students of far-off China and other countries. It is here we see the renowned Bouddha stupa displaying superb craftsmanship. And finally it is one of the Pancharamas built on the Chounchaparvatha, where one of the 5 pieces of Siva linga, encased in the neck chain of Tarakasura fell, when Lord Subrahmanya hit that awful demon with his potent spear. It abounds in many marvels and was patronized by devout rulers like Satavahanas, Vijayanagar kings, Raja Sri Vasireddi Venkataswami Naidu etc. It can be reached by bus and launch also.

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