Mantralayam is our next holy destination of India popular for temples
and shrines. Mantralayam is popular for Samadhi of well-known saint Shri Raghavendra
Teertha. People from Vaishav community have huge fait in Saint Shri
Raghavendra. Mantralayam City is located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and
Karnataka States of India. Mantralayam is the tiny village in Andhra Pradesh as
per geographical structure. River Tungabhadra flows from the city makes more
special because as per Hindu myths many big and religious people spend their
time in Mantralayam close to River Tungabhadra. Describing about key spots
people can visit Raghavendra Swamy Shrine and Mutt complex, which are two key
holy destinations of Mantralayam. Kurnool is one big tourist destination close
to city Mantralayam.
Sources say the saint Raghavendra was the rebirth of Bhakta Prahlada
that was an impressive character and the big devotee of Lord Vishnu. Talking
about Saint Raghavendra Teertha Swami, he was the great researcher and
passionate follower of Lord Vishnu. Local people of Mantralayam say their saint
Raghavendra did loads of miracles and helped poor people in their bad days. Because
of such faith the followers list of Saint Raghavendra is huge and still people
pray to saint. People who are aware of Mantralayam are reaching the spot for
holy Darshanam of Swami. However, the temple constructed in name of Raghavendra
Swami is having idol of Lord Vishnu. Structural design of shrine is brilliant with
stunning paintings on the wall of shrine.
Timing for Raghavendra Swamy shrine is from 6 am to 8 am then 10 am to
2 pm and later in evening 4 pm to 8 pm. Except mentioned times temple is closed
for cleaning and other activities.
Few other voyagers’ spots close to Mantralayam are Venkateshawara
temple, Panchamukhi temple, Alampur, Nava Brindavan and Hampi.
Attraction in Mantralayam:
Lakshmi Venkateshwara Temple:
first place to visit is Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara shrine also recognized as Venkateshwara temple. Placed in the center part of Mutt complex of Mantralayam. People say Raghavendra
Swamy installed idol of lord Venkateshwara.
Raghavendra Swamy Brindavan:
another spot for voyagers is Swamy Brindavan located at Mantralayam. This is a
mutt placed close to Tungabhadra River and loads of devotees are attaining to
this holy place full year.
Panchamukha Anjaneya: closest
shrine placed near center part of Mantralayam is next spot for travelers. Shrine
is devoted to lord Anjaneya and Maharaj Rajaru installed the idol. To attain
the shrine tourist have to reach Raghavendra Swamy Mutt Complex, as shrine is
located inside the area.
Vedic Pathshala: an
ancient vedic school located close to Tungabhadra river is next destination of
Mantralayam.
Attaining to Mantralayam:
By Bus: AP roadways or
APSRTC is having frequent buses for Mantralayam from various parts of state. To
reach Mantralayam Kurnool and Hyderabad are two best stations particularly for
road journey.