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Mangalagiri, Vijayawada

Mangalagiri: One of the best places to visit in Vijayawada

Entry Fee & Ticket

No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Mangalagiri always open for visitors, you are anytime visit in this place The Mangalagiri is open 24*7 hours for visitors

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place visit with

Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Place Type

Temple, Sightseeing

Official Info

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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.

Architecture of Mangalagiri

The total road length of Mangalagiri city is 109.30 km (67.92 mi).

Interesting facts about Mangalagiri

It is currently the 31st most populous city of Andhra Pradesh.
The town is famous for Panaga Narashima Temple on the small hill, Lakshmi Narashima Temple on the foot hill, cotton sarees and wooden dolls.
The city is the headquarters of Mangalagiri mandal under Guntur revenue division.
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.
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.

Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri Vijayawada, Vijayawada on Google Map

Mangalagiri FAQs:

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.

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