The Aalayas of Andhra Pradesh
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Temples Of India

ANNAVARAM

It is here alone the holy yantra inscribed on metal plate worshipped, in the ground floor first, and the Moola Virat enshrined in the second floor ,adored next; it is this temple alone built in the form a chariot with four wheels representing mystic powers; it is this temple guarded by Vanadurga in the role of Kshetrapalaka; it is this temple's sanctum sanctorum that has entrances on four sides; it is here the principal deity is installed along with Lord Siva on the same Vedika indicating the oneness between Siva and Vishnu, it is this deity adored as Hiranya garbha, and hence the honorific name of Harihara Hiranyagarbhatri murthyathmakaswarupa; it is this Swayamvyakta archamurthi who revealed himself to the devotees and bade them building a temple atop the hill for permanent dwelling, and to grant boons for worldly success material prosperity, professional advancement during living, and moksha after death.

Embodying such unique features, this small, yet significant shrine is thriving in all directions, spilling grace on the adorers, whose phenomenal increase is making it a temple of All-India importance.

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About Annavaram
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The Yantra
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Festivals