Mangalagiri, Vijayawada

Mangalagiri | One of the best places to visit in Vijayawada

LocationMangalagiri Vijayawada, Vijayawada (Map 📍)
Entry Fee / Ticket PriceNo Entry Fee
Opening & Closing TimeThe Mangalagiri is open 24*7 hours for visitors
Opening & Closing DaysMangalagiri always open for visitors, you are anytime visit in this place
Place TypeTemple, Sightseeing
Place visit withFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visitJanuary, February, March, April
Official Websitehttps://www.mangalagiri.org/ 🔗
Nearest Metro Station

About Mangalagiri

Mangalagiri is a small town situated between the twin cities of Guntur in Vijayawada. The city's name is derived from mangla meaning auspicious and giri meaning hill in the local language and has been in existence since 225 BC. It is a cultural center and is known for its many attractive and bustling temples.

The unique feature of the temple located here is that the idol actually drinks panakam and the sound of thunder is heard. It also has an impressive gopuram (tower) which is considered to be one of the tallest in South India. This city attracts a lot of tourists.

Interesting facts about Mangalagiri

  1. It is currently the 31st most populous city of Andhra Pradesh.
  2. The town is famous for Panaga Narashima Temple on the small hill, Lakshmi Narashima Temple on the foot hill, cotton sarees and wooden dolls.
  3. The city is the headquarters of Mangalagiri mandal under Guntur revenue division.
  4. The specialty here is that the devotees are encouraged to offer panakam, sugar-rich water, to the deity, in fact the prasad is made by the priest.
  5. This temple has the credit of being one of the eight major holy temples (Maha Kshetram) of India.

How to reach Mangalagiri

By Bus:- The nearest bus stand to Mangalagiri is Pedavadalapudi Bus Stand which is 5.8 km away.

By Rail:- Kolanukonda railway station is 7.3 km from Mangalagiri, you can easily reach Mangalagiri by rickshaw.

By Air:- Vijayawada International Airport is 26.1 km away from Mangalagiri. You can come to Mangalagiri by booking a cab.

Nearby famous places

  • Undavalli Caves 3.1 km away
  • Prakasam Barrage 5.5 km away
  • Sri Nagarala Sri Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru Temple 1.6 km away
  • Bhavani Island 4 km away
  • Pvp Square Mall 6.1 km away
  • Gandhi Hill 2.6 km away
  • Champions Yacht Club 2.7 km away
  • Paritala Anjaneya Swami Temple 6.2 km away
  • Rajiv Gandhi Park 3.3 km away
  • Gunadala Matha Shrine 4.6 km away
  • Victoria Museum 4.6 km away
  • Lenin Statue 6.1 km away
  • HAAI Land 6.2 km away
  • Hazarat Bal Mosque 5.5 km away

Frequently asked questions about Mangalagiri:

𝒜. It is located at Mangalagiri Vijayawada, Vijayawada.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Mangalagiri: Mangalagiri open from 05:00 am to 08:30 pm all days in week, No entry fee..

𝒜. You should visit Mangalagiri during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-07-14 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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