Sri Nookambica Ammavari Temple is a famous temple in Visakhapatnam, huge number of devotees visit this temple on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and sundays to get the blessings of the goddess. Daily Regular Poojas, Archanas and Deeparadhanas are performed in this temple. Devotees believe Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are considered auspicious days to performing pooja to Ammavaru. Yearly Nookalamma Jathara is the biggest festival celebrated on Kottha Amavasya which comes before Ugadi festival. The biggest festival comes once in a year called Nookalamma Jathara, which is held for a month long. This Nookalamma jathara begins on Kottha Amavasya, which is a day before Ugadi festival, a Telugu New Year. Thousands of pilgrims from neighboring states like Orissa, Telangana, West Bengal and the peoples from nearby villages visit this Jathara to worship Nookambika Devi.
DEVIPURAM:
Devipuram village is a famous for Goddess Sahasrakshi who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. It is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes and a relaxing atmosphere.
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The Devipuram Temple features a great architecture with a 3- dimensional Sri Chakra . It was constructed in the year 1983by Sri Nistala Prahlada Sastry. He is a Nuclear Scientist, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and left his job after a long career of 23 years.
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In 1983 , when Guruji was performing “ Devi Yagnam”. he was approached by the Putrevu Family and requested him to build a temple to dedicate the Divine Mother and donated a 3- Acres of land for the temple. In the said land, the Temple was built.
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The Guruji of the Temple established a Charitable Trust named “ SRI VIDYA TRUST” at Devipuram to spread the importance of religious and spiritual values all over the world.
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The Guruji formed a Cooperative thrift society to offer financial help to all those people who are in great need.
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Devipuram village is located in Sabbavaram Mandal of Anakapalli District.
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It is situated at a distance of 8 KMs far from Sabbavaram Mandal Headquarters and 18 KMs from the Anakapalli Head Quarters.
Timings of Devipuram Temple:
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No entry fee to visit Devipuram Temple.
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This temple opens every day from 7.00AM to 6.30PM. The recommended exploration time is 2-3 hours.
Chodavaram- Karya Sidhi Vinayaka Temple:
The Chodavaram Karya Siddhi Vinayaka temple is situated at Chodavaram village of Anakapalli District is believed to have been built by the Chalukya Cholas around 1200 AD. It is considered one of two self-originating Vinayaka temples in the state, the second one being the Kanipakam temple in Chittor District.
According to the Archaeological experts, both the temples were constructed roughly during the same time by the Chalukya Cholas-roughly 1200 A.D.
History
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The original temple and idol were discovered over 200 years ago at the site of the current temple.
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The temple is also known as the Swayambhu Karya Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple.
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The temple is also known as the “Swayambhu Ganesh Temple”.
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Significance
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It is considered to be one of the two self-originating Vinayaka temples in Andhra Pradesh.
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The temple is believed to have originated at least 1,000 years ago.
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The temple is believed to be the place where the god Vinayaka appeared as a self-originated being.
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The temple is believed to be the place where the God Vinayaka can fulfill the wishes of his devotees.
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Travelling Facilities:
Bus facilities are frequently available from the Anakapalli District Headquarters to Chodavaram and it is situated at a distance of 18 Kms from Anakapalli Town.
