Sri Agastheshwara Temple Thondavada

AGASTHESHWARA SWAMY TEMPLE

Thondavada, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

Agastheshwara Swamy is the main diety of this temple. The Lord is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is in form of Linga, installed by Agasthya Muni.

Goddess

Goddess Paravti is consort of Shiva. Here Parvati mata called by the name of Vallimata.

Interesting Facts

Temple is located near Swarnamukhi river.
The River next to temple, there is a footprint of Lord Sri Venkateswara (Swamy Vari Padhaalu).

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (40 °C during day and 20 °C during night)Average - May (35 °C during the day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

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 temple premises.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
A.P.S.R.T.C. BUS STAND, Tirupati	15.2 KM	0877-2289900
Tirupati Railway Station	14 KM	0877-2225810
Tirupati International Airport	30 KM	0877-2275354

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Tirupati Railway Station	14 KM	0877-2225810

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Tirupati International Airport	30 KM	0877-2275354

Architecture

The Shiva lingam in this temple was installed by Agasthya Muni and so it is called Agastheshwara Swamy temple. The temple facing with East direction and has a Dwaja Sthambham. Agastheswara swamy temple consists a Three - tier Gopuram.

The absence of niches on the walls, niches with griva with nandis at the corners. This temple has an inscription engraved on its wall. It is dated in the 31st year of Kulothunga Chola, but this not a foundation inscription. This inscription may be helpful at best in setting the latter limit i.e.1100-01 A.D. for its foundation. Just Opposite to temple there is a mandapam built in the middle of river. There is a tank outside the compound for the convenience of visiting pilgrims.

Religious Significance

Sage Agasthya performed penance here for Lord Shiva. As per Legends, after getting marriage Lord Srinivasa being told by sage Agasthya stayed at his ashram. He performed nitya pooja to Lord Shiva in this place, which is nothing but present day “Mukkoti Agastheshwara swamy temple”. Sage Agasthya performed penance here for Lord Shiva and caused the origin of River ”Swarnamukhi ” from this place.

History

This temple was construction during the time of Rajendra-I. Rajaraja-III was contriubuted for this temple.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 01:30 PM	03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Sevas

Name of the seva

Day

Timings

Persons

Duration

Price

Suprabhatam

All Days

06:00 - 07:00

1 Hr

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