Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple, Tripuranthakam

SHRI BALA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI TEMPLE

Tripuranthakam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Goddess

Goddess Sri Bala Tripura Sundari is the consort of Lord Shiva, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.

God

Sri Tripurantakeswara swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Interesting Facts

Kadamba Vruksham is very famous tree of which Lord Tripura Sundari Devi likes alot. We can see this tree only in Kasi and then in this place.

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 (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

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
Tripuranthakam Bus Station	18 KM	0866-2523926
Tripuranthakam Railway Station	39 KM	139
Vijayawada International Airport	189 KM	0866-2846729

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Tripuranthakam Railway Station	39 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Vijayawada International Airport	189 KM	0866-2846729

Architecture

As per Shiva Purana Shiva destroyed Tripurasuras(demons ruling three cities) here. Since he destroyed the three cities along with the demons he is called Tripuranthakeswara and this place is called Tripuranthakam. There is a Rajagopura at the entrance of the temple with an height of nearly 80 feet, Dwaja Stambham is placed infornt of the Grabha Gudi.

Religious Significance

As stated in the Puranas, Tarakasura’s three sons, Vidyunnathi, Tarakakshudu, Kamalakshudu want to take the revenge for their father death. They performed strict penance for years for the Lord Brahma. Impressed Brahma appeared before them and granted the boon with conditions set. As per the boon, each one was allotted with a city which flies in the air and they will have not threats when they are in their places. The Condition is that their supernatural powers will weaken if three cities come closer and stay strong when they are apart. With their Supernatural powers, they conquered Heaven and the Earth. Lord Brahma with Devas approached Lord Siva for the rescue.

History

It is known that this temple received huge contributions from the kings during 11th A.D. – 16th A.D. century. This temple was built by Ganapathi Dev of Kakatiya dynasty. Later Pratapa Rudra from Kakatiya dynasty used to worship the deity here. It is said that the cave located in the temple complex connects Tripurantakam with Srisailam.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 08:30 PM

Tours

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