Vontimitta Kadapa

Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Vontimtitta, Kadapa is constructed in 16th century Vijayanagara architecture. It is one of largest temple in the region. Pratap sir, Sriram Sir team visited this temple while travelling in this area for their lectures. They shared their travel experience with us.

Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Nandi Hills

Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple is located at the base of Nandi hills in Karnataka. Sasank Ande visited Nandi hills during weekend trip starting from Bangalore. This temples are dated back to 9th century built during Nolamba dynasty. 

Ancient bath tubs in Bhoga Nandeeswara swamy temple

  Sasank Ande shared his travel journey with us, There is more to come about Nandi hills treck

Ammen peer Darga

Sriram sir and Prathap sir visited Ammen peer Darga recently and agreed to share their memories with us.

The Darga (Masjid) is believed to be constructed in 1683. The three centuries of divine wisdom of the place is originally a grave place for the two Sufi saint Perullah Hussaini and Arufulla Hussaini II. The Sufi saints are devotees of Prophet Mohammed who have come to south India and spread the teachings of Islam. Many celebrates visit this place and a large number of Hindus, Muslims and people of different faiths are disciples of the shrine.

Tallpaka, Andhrapradesh

Tallpaka village is famous for being the birthplace of Telugu Saint Poet, carnatic composer, Annamacharya. He was born in 22^nd May 1408 and lived in this village till he died in 4^th April 1503. Annamacharya said to have composed as many as 32,000 sankeertanas (songs) on the god Venkateswara, of which only about 12,000 are available today. --Thanks to Pratap Sundar sir for his contribution of photos to this blog.

108 feet statue of Sri Thallapaka Annamacharya located on Tirupati-Kadapa bypass road in Rajampet on May 22nd. Chief minister of AP, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy unveiled on the occasion of 600th Annamacharya Jayanthi celebrations.