Bikkavolu, with a history of 1,100 years, is one of the oldest temples in Andhra Pradesh. Located on the banks of the Godavari, Bikkavolu has great spiritual and historical significance and is famous for its many ancient temples built in the glory of the Eastern Chalukyas.
This place was first named 'Vikramapuram' after the Chalukya Vikrama, and during the reign of Gunaga Vijayaditya III, it was renamed 'Birudankinavolu' between 849-892 AD and later as 'Bikkavolu'. Even today, six temples in this Bikkavolu village stand as a witness to the architectural splendor of the ancient Chalukyas.
Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Temple, which is worshipped by the Eastern Chalukyas and has a history of 1100 years, is the place where the Lord resides as a self-contained being. The idol of Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy is considered to be the largest stone idol in the state of Andhra Pradesh. No one knows how many feet it is buried in the ground. Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy is seen in her real form, wearing a Nagabharanam, Naga Yajnopaveetham, Naga Molathradu, and sitting on a comfortable seat with five rings of gold, giving darshan to the devotees with royal dignity. The special feature of the Swamy seen here is that he has a Dakshinavrutham (trunk). Nithyanadanam is performed with the donations of devotees in the temple of Sri Swamy. Devotees who have fulfilled their wishes in the ears of Sri Swamy and have a second darshan, receive Sri Swamy's food and make donations to Sri Swamy's Nithyanadanam. On the fourth day of every month, i.e., the fourth day after the new moon, the Mahanyasa Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam and Ganapati Homam are performed for Sri Swamy. Ganapati Navaratri is celebrated with great pomp for Sri Swamy. The idol of Sri Swamy is under the control of the Central...
Read moreWorshiped by the Eastern Chalukyas with a history of 1100 years, the magnificent shrine of Swayambhu Vigneshwar is a magical shrine that grants wishes.
Bikavolu in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh was once Birudanki Navolu, ruled as the capital of Bikkavolu between 849-892 during the administration of Eastern Chalukyas and built many temples. Mainly in the 9th century AD, Swayambhu Sri Vigneswara was worshiped in the eastern direction. It is considered to be the largest stone statue in Andhra. How many into the ground?
'No one knows what is up to the feet. In the true form of Lord Lakshmi Ganapati, I will sit on the Sukhasana with Nagaya Jnopavetam, Nagamolathradu, Billakattu Pancha and give darshan to the devotees with Rajthivi.
Every month Shuddha Chavitinadu i.e. the fourth day of Amavasya for Lord Lakshmi Ganapati, Mahanyasaburag, Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam, Navagraha worship, Suryanamaskar, Mahalingarchana Sundarakanda, Saptapati Parayana Ganapati Heumam, Chandi Heumam Lakshapatripuja are performed.
Speciality of Swami: Dakshinavrittam (Tondam) Speciality: Wishes are said in Swami's ear and devotees are having their wishes fulfilled.
3 Lakh Patri Pujas are performed every month on the day of Sankatahara Chavithi in the temple of Sri Swami. Ganapati Navratri is celebrated with great splendor for Sri Swami with the help...
Read more1100 సంవత్సరముల చరిత్ర వున్న తూర్పు చాళుక్యులచే ఆరాధించ బడిన స్వయంభూ విఘ్నేశ్వురుని అద్భుతమైన క్షేత్రం కోరిన కోరికలు తీర్చే అద్భుత క్షేత్రం.
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్లో తూర్పుగోదావరిజిల్లాలోని బిక్కవోలు ఒకప్పుడు బిరుదాంకినవోలు, తూర్పుచాళుక్యుల పరిపాలనా కాలంలో 849-892 మధ్య బిక్కవోలు రాజధానిగా పరిపాలించబడి పలు దేవాలయమును నిర్మించినారు. ప్రప్రధమంగా క్రీ॥శ॥9వ శతాబ్దంలో తూర్పుదిశగా స్వయంభు శ్రీ విఘ్నేశ్వరుని ఆరాదించినారు. ఆంధ్రరాష్ట్రంలోనే అతిపెద్ద శిలావిగ్రహంగా భాసిల్లుతున్నది. భూమిలోనికి ఎన్ని'అడుగుల వరకు ఉన్నదో ఎవరికీ తెలియదు. శ్రీ లక్ష్మీగణపతి స్వామివారి నిజరూపమున శ్రీ స్వామివారికి నాగాభరణం నాగయజ్ఞోపవేతం, నాగమొలత్రాడు, బిళ్ళకట్టు పంచతో సుఖాసనంమీద కూర్చుని రాజఠీవితో భక్తులకు దర్శనమిచ్చును.
శ్రీ లక్ష్మీగణపతి స్వామివారికి ప్రతినెల శుద్ధ చవితినాడు అనగా అమావాస్య వెళ్ళిన నాలుగవరోజున మహన్యాసపూర్వక, ఏకాదశ రుద్రాభిషేకం, నవగ్రహారాధన, సూర్యనమస్కారములు, మహాలింగార్చన సుందరకాండ, సప్తపతిపారాయణ గణపతి హెూమం, చండీ హెూమం లక్షపత్రిపూజ జరుగును.
స్వామివారి ప్రత్యేకత : దక్షిణవృత్తం(తొండం) ప్రత్యేకత కోరికలు స్వామి చెవిలో చెప్పుకొనుట భక్తులు కోరికలు తీరి పునః దర్శనము చేయుట జరుగునుచున్నవి
Worshiped by the Eastern Chalukyas with a history of 1100 years, the magnificent shrine of Swayambhu Vigneshwar is a magical shrine that grants wishes.
Bikavolu in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh was once Birudanki Navolu, ruled as the capital of Bikkavolu between 849-892 during the administration of Eastern Chalukyas and built many temples. Mainly in the 9th century AD, Swayambhu Sri Vigneswara was worshiped in the eastern direction. It is considered to be the largest stone statue in Andhra. How many into the ground?
'No one knows what is up to the feet. In the true form of Lord Lakshmi Ganapati, I will sit on the Sukhasana with Nagaya Jnopavetam, Nagamolathradu, Billakattu Pancha and give darshan to the devotees with Rajthivi.
Every month Shuddha Chavitinadu i.e. the fourth day of Amavasya for Lord Lakshmi Ganapati, Mahanyasaburag, Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam, Navagraha worship, Suryanamaskar, Mahalingarchana Sundarakanda, Saptapati Parayana Ganapati Heumam, Chandi Heumam Lakshapatripuja are performed.
Speciality of Swami: Dakshinavrittam (Tondam) Speciality: Wishes are said in Swami's ear and devotees are having their wishes fulfilled.
3 Lakh Patri Pujas are performed every month on the day of Sankatahara Chavithi in the temple of Sri Swami. Ganapati Navratri is celebrated with great splendor for Sri Swami with the help...
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