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MABBU SIVALAYAM

Vallur, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

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God

The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva facing towards North direction. Lord Shiva is in the form of lingam.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (33.7°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - October to February (26°C during day and 17°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
APSRTC Bus Stand, Kamalapuram
11.3 KM 0866-2570005
Kamalapuram Railway Station
12.6 KM 9100992899
Tirupati International Airport
154 KM 0877-2275354

Architecture

Mabbu Sivalayam temple is facing towards East direction. The Antarala and Garbhagriha walls are decorated by Vijayanagara style of architecture. The square Garbhagriha has partly damaged roof. There is no prakara wall and only one inscription is there. The Mandapa, Mukhamandapa has a Panchasakha door on the southwall. The roof of the Mukhamandapa is flat. The Mukhamandapa has six pillars in two rows. There is a small tank near the temple.

History

Mabbu Sivalayam was built in 15th or 16th century A.D. by Chola king Rajadhiraja-I Chieftain Appimaya (Dondanayaka) was the Governor of Maharajavadi who had Vallur as the capital. He developed the temple. Vaidumbas, Kayastas and Renati Cholas was contributed for Mabbu Sivalayam.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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Vallur, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

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