MANTRALAYA MAHAKSHETRA

TEMPLE

It lies on the Eastern bank of river Tungabhadra, in the small town of Mantralaya belonging to Emiganur taluq of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is built in an extensive elevated land with a high compound wall. There are two prakaras. The garbha griha with the Brindavan in the centre is surrounded a prakara with several rooms, halls on all sides with adequate space for parikramana. The Mukha mandapam-huge hall leading to the Brindavan is adorned with portraits of Swamiji and many other adorable deities. Just opposite the Brindavan, in the Mukhamantapa the statue of Anjaneya is installed. To the left of Brindavan there lies another for Sri Vandeendra Thirtha, and three more to the right at a little distance beyond the adjoining row of buildings, housing offices, Book-stall etc. The dining hall and kitchen are located in the prakara itself. There is a Sanskrit College maintained by the temple, and it lies behind the sanctum sanctorum, but forms an integral parts of the temple, Just in front of the temple, at the left corner facing east there is a small temple dedicated to Sri Manchalamma, and it is a tradition that devotees enter the main temple only after praying at this temple.

There as many as 42 kinds of sevas the temple conducts to enabling the devotees to redeem their vows, and receive Swamiji's grace. The temple is maintaining many choultries and rest houses with hundreds of rooms for the convenience of visiting devotees. Hundreds of dedicated officials are working under the benign guidance of an efficient Administrative Officer and are catering to the needs of devotees round the clock. The temple offers annadana to the devotees, and nearly 4 - 5 thousands are fed everyday. Under their able and effective supervision, the temple is preferring spiritual solace to all the seekers.

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