The beautiful Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is a key centre for pilgrimage travels. The state has many temple destinations that devotees flock to from all across the world. While a temple trip to Andhra Pradesh might sound synonymous to visiting the magnificent Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, there are many more beautiful temples that the colourful lands unfold for those who seek them. Take a visual tour through the photos of the prominent temples in the state.
The state offers many travel opportunities from beaches to hill stations and bustling cities. But as with any destination in South India, travel is incomplete without exploring the many beautiful temples found here. Built during varying time periods by various rulers, both ancient and modern temples play an important role in the cultural fabric of the society. The travel experience immersed in sights of astounding temple architecture, sweet sound of temple bells and the intoxicating fragrance of flowers and incense sticks will make the temple journey one to remember.
Sri Venkateswara Temple
Tirupati
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Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple
Kanipakam
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Simhachalam Temple
Visakhapatnam
Photo Courtesy: Yalla Vamsi
Hemareddy Mallamma Temple
Srisailam
Photo Courtesy: Srinivas Chindumalla
Kanaka Durga Temple
Vijayawada
Photo Courtesy: Balajirakonda
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
Annavaram
Photo Courtesy: Smuddu
Yogananda Narasimha Swamy Temple
Bhadrachalam
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Sri Kurmam Temple
Srikakulam
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Lord Narasimha Temple
Mangalagiri
Photo Courtesy: Durgarao Vuddanti
Raghavendra Temple
Mantralayam
Photo Courtesy: Mohan Krishnan
Ahobilam Temple
Kurnool
Photo Courtesy: Gopal Venkatesan
Mahanadi Temple
Kurnool
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Draksharama Temple
Draksharamam
Photo Courtesy: Aditya Gopal
Someswaraswamy Temple
Bhimavaram
Photo Courtesy: PV Bhaskar
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Kadiri
Photo Courtesy: Chittichanu
Subramanya Swamy Temple
Biccavole
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Veerabhadra Temple
Lepakashi
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Lord Rama Temple
Gollalamamidada, East Godavari
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Birla Mandir
Hyderabad
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Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple
Kurnool
Photo Courtesy: Pusulurisudhakara