SRI
RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY MUTT
Samadhi Temple, located inside the Mantralayam Mutt complex,
is a popular destination of Vaishnavites as well as the devotees of Sri
Raghavendra Teertha. Situated on the banks of River Tungabhadra, Samadhi
Temple, also called as Moola Bridavanam or Raghvendra Swamy Brindavana, is the
holy place where the renowned saint and Vaishnavite Sri Raghavendra Teertha
attained Jeeva Samadhi in 1671. It is believed that Sri Raghavendra will dwell
at Samadhi Temple till the completion of 700 years since he attained Jeeva
Samathi.
Samadhi Temple is the prime attraction of Mantralayam. The celebrations like Maharathotsavam and Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Aradhanotsavam draw huge crowds during which the deity’s idol is carried around the temple in chariots; and the elephants belonging to the temple give obeisance to the deity. There are three chariots at the Samadhi Temple, two of which are plated in gold and silver; and the third is made of sandalwood.
Samadhi Temple is the prime attraction of Mantralayam. The celebrations like Maharathotsavam and Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy Aradhanotsavam draw huge crowds during which the deity’s idol is carried around the temple in chariots; and the elephants belonging to the temple give obeisance to the deity. There are three chariots at the Samadhi Temple, two of which are plated in gold and silver; and the third is made of sandalwood.
Manchalamma Temple of Mantralayam is located near the Samadhi
Temple, inside the Mantralayam Mutt complex. Goddess Manchlamma is the
presiding deity of Mantralayam Village. It is believed that Sri Raghavendra
Teertha requested land for the ‘Bridavana’ from Manchalamma and she granted it
to him. Hence, it is a custom at Mantralayam that the devotees offer prayers at
the Manchalamma Temple before visiting the Samadhi Temple.
Venkateshwara Temple
Inside the village, near the
Archakas house, the temple of Venkateshwara Swamy can be found. The idol here
was worshipped by Sri Raghavendra Swamy during his tenure. The garden here
serves as the source of Thulasi after the original one behind the temple was
moved out due to temple construction and expansion
Panchamukhi Anjaneya
Swamy Temple
Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple is located about 23 km away
from Mantralayam, atop rocky terrain near Bichchali. The presiding deity
of the temple is Lord Anjaneya (Hanuman) who has five heads, representing
Varaha, Garuda, Hanuman, Narasimha and Hayagreeva.
It is believed that the swayambhu(self createdmanifested) inscription of Sri Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy was worshipped by Sri Raghavendra Teertha. As per legends, Sri Raghavendra Teertha was an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara and Lord Hanuman. He performed penance for twelve years and Lord Hanuman appeared before him in the form of Panchamukhi Anjaneya.
It is believed that the swayambhu(self createdmanifested) inscription of Sri Panchamukhi Anjaneya Swamy was worshipped by Sri Raghavendra Teertha. As per legends, Sri Raghavendra Teertha was an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara and Lord Hanuman. He performed penance for twelve years and Lord Hanuman appeared before him in the form of Panchamukhi Anjaneya.
Kowthalam
Kowthalam
is a popular pilgrimage destination for the followers of the Vaishnavite saint,
Sri Raghavendra Teertha. Kowthalam is located in the Kurnool District, at a
distance of about 30 km from Mantralayam, off the Adoni Road.
Kowthalam is famous for the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, which was constructed during the period of the famous Haridasa, Guru Jagannatha Dasaru. Ek Shila Brindhavana can found in this temple, which was constructed as per the wish of Sri Raghavendhra Teertha. Kowthalam is also the birth place of Guru Jagannatha Dasaru.
Kowthalam is famous for the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, which was constructed during the period of the famous Haridasa, Guru Jagannatha Dasaru. Ek Shila Brindhavana can found in this temple, which was constructed as per the wish of Sri Raghavendhra Teertha. Kowthalam is also the birth place of Guru Jagannatha Dasaru.
Urukunda
Urukunda is famous for the Sri Lakshmi-Narasimha Erranna
Temple. A unique feature of Urukunda Temple is that the swayambhu(self
created/manifested) idol of Sri Lakshmi-Narasimha Erranna Swamy is found below
an Aswatha Vruksha (Banyan Tree).
Located at a distance of 30 km from Mantralayam, off the Adoni Road, in the Kurnool District, Urukunda is a major pilgrim center visited by large crowds of devotees.
Located at a distance of 30 km from Mantralayam, off the Adoni Road, in the Kurnool District, Urukunda is a major pilgrim center visited by large crowds of devotees.
Bichchali
Bichchali,
also known as Bikshalaya, is a pilgrim destination near Mantralayam. Situated
on the banks of River Tungabhadra, it is about 20 km away from Mantralayam.This
place is famous as the meditating site of Sri Appannachar, who was the prime
disciple of Sri Raghavendra Teertha. The house of Sri Appannachar in Bichhali,
in which Sri Raghavendra Teertha lived with him for 13 years, is a popular
pilgrim spot for the devotees of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
Vedic Pathashala
The
Vedic Pathashala is yet another attraction of the Mantralayam Mutt
complex. The pathashala is a prominent center of religious and cultural
learning, which imparts knowledge in the Vedas, Puranas, Dwaita philosophy and
Indian traditions to Vedic scholars from India as well as abroad, who come here
for advanced studies.
Navabrindavan
Navabrindavan, an island in between two
branches of River Tungabhadra, between the districts of Koppal and Bellary, is
at a distance of 175 km from Mantralayam.
Navabrindavan is a popular destination for the ardent followers and disciples of Sri Raghavendra Teertha. Navabrindavan is well known for the tombs, or ‘Jeeva Brindavanas’, of nine prominent Madhva saints, who were the successive chiefs of the Madhwa Peetha.
On one of the sides of Navabrindavan, there are shrines of Sri Ranganathar, Sri Anjaneyar and a cave in between them. On the other side, there is a shrine of Sri Avatharathraya Hanuman, in which the idol of Lord Hanuman represents Bheema and Sri Madhwar.
Navabrindavan is a popular destination for the ardent followers and disciples of Sri Raghavendra Teertha. Navabrindavan is well known for the tombs, or ‘Jeeva Brindavanas’, of nine prominent Madhva saints, who were the successive chiefs of the Madhwa Peetha.
On one of the sides of Navabrindavan, there are shrines of Sri Ranganathar, Sri Anjaneyar and a cave in between them. On the other side, there is a shrine of Sri Avatharathraya Hanuman, in which the idol of Lord Hanuman represents Bheema and Sri Madhwar.
Chinna Tumbalam
Chinna Tumbalam is famous for the
Narasimha Swamy Temple, which is about 200 years old. Located at a distance of
25 km from Mantralayam, off the Adoni Road, Chinna Tumbalam is a popular
pilgrim spot of Vaishnavites.
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