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Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam)
Shiva · Bhairavakona, Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Also known as Bhairavakona Cave Temples, Bhairavakonda, భైరవకోన
Painting of Shiva
At a glance
About Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam)
Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam) (also called Bhairavakonda) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Bhairavakona, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. 2 puja or sevas are listed here, such as Karthika Pournami, Maha Shivaratri.
Group of eight rock-cut Shiva cave shrines of the 7th-8th century in the Nallamala hills, beside a waterfall, with a Durga shrine.
Pujas and sevas at Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam)
Significance
Pilgrims visit the cave shrines, the Durga (Trimukha Durga) temple and the waterfall that drops nearby. On Karthika Pournami (October-November) moonlight is said to fall on the image of the goddess, and the day draws large crowds; Maha Shivaratri is also celebrated. The site is also popular for its forest setting.
History
Eight small cave temples dedicated to different forms of Shiva were cut into a hillside here in the 7th-8th century CE. Their carving closely resembles the rock-cut shrines at Mahabalipuram, though some sources describe the style as early Chalukyan, and the patron dynasty is not firmly established. The site was formerly in Prakasam district and now falls in the new Markapuram district.
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Where is Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam) and how do I reach it?
Bhairavakona, near Kothapalli, Chandrasekharapuram mandal, Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam)?
Karthika Pournami (Free), Maha Shivaratri (Free).
Which deity is worshipped at Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam)?
Bhairavakona Temples (Prakasam) is dedicated to Shiva.
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