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The
little village of Pedakakani lying midway between Vijayawada and
Guntur, the most advanced Premier cities of Andhra Pradesh,
enshrines an ancient Sivaalaya of great spiritual eminence. Many
illustrious Maharshis worshipped the Lord for having killed
formidable demons inhabiting this region in the dim past. Lord Siva
at the earnest appeals of the afflicted, relieved them once for all
by destroying him and his race enmasse. The grateful people
requested the Lord to dwell there itself for the profit of
adoration. Assuring them round the clock vigilance He has been
abiding in the linga since then. Later, royalty built a grand temple
and devout bhaktas endowed it liberally.
It
is now one of the famous temples in the district of Guntur luring a
speady stream of devotees. On annual festivals, its glory so as
higher, when thousands congregate and perform several special prayer
services. The temple has vast courtyards artistic finish and polish
installed on a high dias wrings veneration at the first sight
itself. The Nagadevathas installed in the rear portion are
worshipped ardently. Devout bhaktas redeem their vows with special
offerings.
Mondays attract great crowds since it is very auspicious for
Saivaradhana.
It
is accessible by bus or trains from - Vijayawada or Guntur easily.
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