Pydithalli Ammavari Temple, Vizianagaram
Also known as: பைடித்தல்லி அம்மவாரி கோயில் (விழியநகரம்) · పైడితల్లి అమ్మవారి ఆలయం, విజయనగరం · पैदितल्ली अम्मावारी मंदिर, विजयनगरम
Andhra Pradesh Devi
The temple of the town goddess of Vizianagaram, near the Pedda Cheruvu lake. The Sirimanu festival draws lakhs of people.
- Deity
- Pydithalli Ammavaru (Pydimamba)
- Tradition
- Devi
- Place
- Vizianagaram town
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Era
- Built in the 18th century.
Sthala Puranam
Pydimamba belonged to the Gajapati dynasty and was the sister of King Vijaya Rama Raju. After the king was killed in the 1757 battle with Bobbili, she died.
She appeared in a dream to Patiwada Appala Naidu and told him to find her statue on the west side of a lake and build a temple there.
Speciality
- Sirimanu (Sirimanotsavam), held on the Tuesday after Dussehra in September or October, draws about 2–3 lakh pilgrims. It is a famous festival of northern Andhra.
- The temple is near the Pedda Cheruvu lake.
Festivals
- Sirimanu (Sirimanotsavam), the Tuesday after Dussehra
How to reach
By airVisakhapatnam Airport, about 55–60 km.
By trainVizianagaram Junction.
By roadIn Vizianagaram town. Buses from Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Timings given by the district site: 6:00 AM–1:00 PM and 1:30 PM–8:30 PM. Check before you go.
- Sirimanu day is extremely crowded.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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