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Introduction |
Uniqueness
Of Ancestry |
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Throwing
a cursory glance at the contents of my Abodes of Gods Series,
in 7 volumes, carrying 101 premier ancient temples. [More...]
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If
ever there were to arise a question to look for r country
most abundantly endowed with immense wealth of virtuous
living [More]
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Sources
Of Antiquity |
The
Origin |
| The
august history of Mother Kanyakaparameswari has sanctified
the numerous pages of sacred works and literary classics, [More...]
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From
those exhaustive accounts, it can be deduced that the primal
Vysya community comprising 714 members called Vysya munis [More...]
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Life
In Bhuloka |
Chaos
In Bhuloka |
| Implementing
the advice to the letter, they led an exemplary life,
following the four-fold asrams, as enjoyed
by the scriptures. [More...]
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As
the entire community of Vysya munis left for Kailas, there
came stagnation - an abhorrent standstill state to the
business activities such as agriculture etc. [More...]
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Their
Second Descent |
Origin
Of Penugonda |
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they were released from the Mount Kailas through the ears of
Vrishabheswar from their place. [More]
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The
Vysya munis descended to Bhuloka in an aerial chariot at an
enchanting spot graced by a centrally located lovely big
pond of great antiquity coupled with divinity. [More]
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PenuGonda
City |
The
Putrakamesti Yagna And After Math |
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the timely guidance of Bhaskaracharya, the Kulaguru -
embodying Brahma amsa, and attending to the assigned duties, [More...]
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This
venerable Patriarch - Kusuma Sreshti although blessed with
every covetable virtue and endowed with incalculable
fortune, [More]
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Birth
Of The Gifted Children |
Education |
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ordained, beautiful twirls were born - a lovely pearl like
girl and a gem of a baby boy to Kusuma Sreshti and Kusumamba, [More...]
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The
two gifted. children bloomed like the Suklapaksha
Chandra-waxing moon filling the hearts of the nearer and
dearer with inexplicable joy. [More...]
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Vasavamba's
Speciality |
Vishnu
Vardhan's Exploits |
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she was endowed with melodious voice and so blossomed into a
singer of great repute [More...]
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It
was at this time, the Chola empire was ruled by
Vishnu Vardhan, belonging to Lunar dynasty [More...]
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Visit
To Penugonda |
Send-OFF
Function And Its Sequel |
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reaching his capital Rajamahendranagar with Vijayalakshmi [More...]
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In
the meanwhile, Kusuma Sreshti elaborately prepared for the
'Send-off' 'function in the palatial mansion. [More...]
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Vishnu
Vardhan's Unethical Demand |
The
Community's Reaction |
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entered Kusuma Sreshti with a heavy news at shattered the
struggling tranquility of the, [More...]
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The
entire Assembly Hall overflowed with special invitees -
Nagarapramukhas, ministers, [More...]
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KulaGuru's
Verdict |
Vasavamba's
Conviction |
| Bhaskaracharya
sagaciously wound up the argument passing his verdict in
favour of Kusuma Sreshti and applauded his stand. [More...]
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Of
the people who reacted adversely to the king's decision,
Kusumamba stood-first. [More...]
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Vasavamba's
Reaction And Resolution |
Preparation
For Final Exit |
| Fidgeting,
Vasavamba moved slowly to her mother's side, hearing the
father's right estimation and tried to pacify her. [More...]
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Then
Kusumamba drew her for motherly embrace, when Kusuma Sreshti
rushed out of the chamber [More...]
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Final
Exit |
Vasavamba's
Message |
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final scene was laid in the spacious courtyards of Sri
Nagareswaraswamy aalaya. [More...]
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Standing
before the fire-pit, after due prayers to the
Nagareswaraswamy and Vindhyavasini idols, [More...]
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Vishnu
Vardhan's End |
The
Temple Complex |
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then came the news that the wretched Vishnu Vardhan's army
was repelled by a mysterious force,
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The
holy temple enshrining the august triple deities - Sri
Nagareswaraswamy,
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Introduction
To The.... |
Biographical
Sketches Of The Principal Characters |
| Sacrifice
is a commendable virtue. It wins sympathy even from the
formidable opponent, however stony heart he is endowed with.
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His
life on earth began in the dim past - to be precise during
the reign of Swarochisha Manu, the patriarch venerable and a
reputed emperor of Bharata Khanda.
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Temple
Timings |
Annual
Festivals |
| The
temple is kept open for public worship at
5 a.m.
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As
the dates on the Gregorian Calendar vary with Telugu
Panchangam, Telugu Panchangam, they are given.
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Route
And Accommodation |
Kinds
Of Sevas And.... |
| Penugonda
a pilgrim town in the West Godavari district of Andhra
Pradesh can be reached by bus from Nidudavolu railway
station proceeding to Narasapuram.
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Name
of the Sevas and Rates also given below.
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