Mantralayam
| Mantralayam/మంత్రాలయం/ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ Manchale | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Mantralayam/మంత్రాలయం/ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°56′30″N 77°25′41″E / 15.94167°N 77.42806°ECoordinates: 15°56′30″N 77°25′41″E / 15.94167°N 77.42806°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 53,819[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu[2] |
| • UnOfficial | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 518345 |
| Telephone code | 08512 |
| Vehicle registration | AP21 |
| Nearest city | Kurnool |
| Climate | Moderate (Köppen) |
| Website |
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Mantralayam is a constituency in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra river on the border with neighbouring Karnataka state. It is also called as Manchale. This town is noted for the holy presence of the Vrindavana (sacred burial) of Guru Raghavendra Swami, a Madhwa saint and follower of Sri Madhwacharya. It is believed that Guru Raghavendra Swami will be in the Vrindavana alive for 700 years and blessing the devotees. Raghavendra swamiji has solved and being solved many critical and problems of the people.
Manchalamma
Manchalamma is the presiding deity of the Manchale village and one has to offer prayers to Manchalamma first, before they enter Sri Raghavendra Swamiji's mutt to get his blessings. The Manchalamma's shrine is located on the left of the main mutt and both are on the banks of River Tunghabadra.
Swamiji stayed with Sri.Appanacharya, the prime student of Swamiji in Bikshalaya aka Bichali for 13 years. This place is also located on the banks of River Tunghabadra and it is 20 km from Mantralaya.
Brundavan / Samadhi Temple
Raghavendra Swamy entered alive into Jeeva Samadhi (tomb), also called Brundavan. The Guru attained Samadhi in 1671 AD. The main shrine is situated in a large building inside the sprawling temple complex. The building has large verandah inside with administrative blocks and Samadhi temple at the center of the building. The main shrine has large hall with queue lines and inner sanctum housing Brundavan of Guru Raghavendra.
Devotees believe that the Saint still exists in his holy form after he had relinquished the material world and that he will continue to dwell in this form till the completion of 700 years from the time he attained 'Jeeva Samathi'. The male devotees who want to perform Pooja themselves at Brundavan have to wear dhoti. While male devotees paying normal visit have to remove their shirt and female devotees have to wear Sarees or other traditional cloths.
There are three chariots in the temple coated with silver, sandalwood and gold. The idol of the saint is carried on the chariot around the temple at 8 PM everyday. Golden chariot is used in special occasions.
Darshan Timings: 6 AM to 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM to 2 PM & 4 PM to 9.30 PM.[3]
Transport
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Mantralayam bus station.[4] The nearest railway station is Mantralaya Road.
References
- ↑ http://censusindia.gov.in/NprStateReport.aspx?stcd=28&distcd=21&tslcode=001
- ↑ http://wikiedit.org/India/Mantralayam/260533/
- ↑ Mantralayam Travel Guide
- ↑ "Bus Stations in Districts". Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
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