Udayagiri Sri Krishna Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Udayagiri Sri Krishna Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Udayagiri, Nellore district,

Andhra Pradesh 524226

Moolavar

Lord Krishna

Introduction

Krishna Temple is located at Udayagiri Town in Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India. This is one of the earliest temples at Udayagiri dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is situated on Nellore to Seetharamapuram route.

Puranic Significance 

The Temple is believed to be built in 15th century CE based on its architectural style.

Special Features

    This Temple is facing towards north. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Maha Mandapa. The door frames are carved with sculptures of Dvarapalas. The imposing vimana over the sanctum is of three tiers. The pillars of the Maha Mandapa are carved with Krishna Leela sculptures. The temple complex also contains a three-tiered east facing Rajagopuram, masonry-built tank and Kalyana Mandapa indicating that the temple complex might have been a bigger complex in its heydays.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/05/krishna-temple-udayagiri-andhra-pradesh.html

Century/Period

15th century CE

Managed By

Department of Archaeology (DOA)

Nearest Bus Station

Udayagiri

Nearest Railway Station

Nellore Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Chennai and Vijayawada

Location on Map

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