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SRI NETTIKANTI ANJANEYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Kasapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy is the main deity of this temple. The Idol sees South with his face directed towards East so he is also known as Poorvabhimukhi. The Lord looks as if he is ready to rescue and that is evident by his “Abhayahasta”. He wears “Kaupeena”. On his left hand, his Abhayahasta is placed firmly on his waist. In his right hand he has a club that he uses to simultaneously crush various Idols that are evil spirits. The Lord is projected in an inimitable style and measures 10 feet in height.

Interesting Facts

  • The 10 feet Idol of Lord Anjaneya was exposed in this temple.

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
Guntakal Apsrtc bustand
5.1 KM 9959225870
Guntakal Railway Junction
3.5 KM 08552-227131
Bengaluru International Airport
250 KM 18004254425

Architecture

As Anjaneya Swamy sees his devotees with his right eye, this place got its name as "Nettikanti". Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple is facing in East direction. This temple has 5 tier Rajagopuram and Dwaja stambham is placed inside the Gopuram.

Religious Significance

During the rule of Sri Krishna Devaraya, Emperor of Vijayanagaram Kingdom, his Guru Sri Vyasarayaluvaru went travelling to get religious austerities. On his tour he stayed at “Silpagiri” village (Presently known as “Chippagiri”). Lord Sri Anjaneya Swamy came before Sri Vyasaraya in his dream. He advised him to reinstall his idol at the same spot where the withered Margosa (Neem) tree would have fresh new leaves when he touches the tree. Accordingly, Sri Vyasarayalu Varu reinstalled or made prathista the idol of Sri Anjaneya Swamy (Swayambhu) in Nettikallu at the spot where he saw the withered Margosa tree that had emerged as a live tree. The newly reinstalled deity was named “Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy”. Thus, Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temle, Kasapuram temple was made.

History

Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Temple was built in 1509-1530 A.D. by Sri Vyasarayaluvaru was reinstalled the temple. Sree Vyasaraya installed at different places 732 idols of Lord Anjaneya. Sree Vyasaraya achieved mukti in the year 1539 A.D. Vijayanagara kings are the contributors for this temple.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 04:30 AM - 08:00 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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SRI NETTIKANTI ANJANEYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Kasapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India

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