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Appanapalli is located near the Gajula Konda hill. |
Appanapalli is located near the Gajula Konda hill. |
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Appannapalli is a small village on the banks of river Godavari. Regular boat service (till sunset) to other side of the river bank is a shortcut to Amalapuram, which is a sandy shore offering good place to have water fun (but one should not go far deep into the river, as it is very deep at some places). |
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'''Bala balaji temple''' (1966) is famously visited here. |
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There are couple of Guest Houses available for the devotees and free meals are also served. For details and bookings you can contact Phone Number: 08862-239562. |
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For accommodation or any other information please contact the following: |
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Temple Authorities |
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Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer, |
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Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam, |
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Appanapalli, |
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Mamidikuduru Mandal, |
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East Godavari District, AP. |
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There are some prominent festivals celebrated in Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam like "Kalyana Mahotsavam" and annual Brahmotsavam starting from Jyestha Sudha Dasami to Jyestha Sudha Chaturdasi (that falls in the month of June). |
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Mukkoti Ekadasi, which comes sometime in December, is also celebrated in the temple. |
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On the day of Dussera (or Vijayadashmi) somewhere in the month of September or October, "Laksha Kumkuma Pooja" and "Semi Pooja" is performed to Goddess Padmavathi in the evening. On Karthika Sudha Ekadasi, in the month of October-November, "Laksha Tulasi Pooja" is performed on the Lord Venkateshwara. Another annual prominent festival is in the month of January where "Laksha Chamanti Pooja" is performed to the Goddess Andal on the day of 'Bhogi'. |
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On all these days, thousands of devotees congregate in Bala Balaji temple to have the divine glimpse of the Lord. |
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==Photo Gallery== |
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https://picasaweb.google.com/adarshk.bio/Appannapalli |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 04:43, 18 July 2011
Appanapalle
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Appanapalli or Appanapalle is a village in Khajipet mandal in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. It is very famous for its Handloom industry and is one of the contributors for Bangalore's silk imports/exports.
Educational Institutes
Colleges:
- R.E.S.S.V Jr College in Khajipet
Schools:
- Z.P High School
Economy
The chief crop cultivated in this region is rice. The village is known for its Handloom silk industry.
Geography
Appanapalli is located near the Gajula Konda hill.
Tourism
Appannapalli is a small village on the banks of river Godavari. Regular boat service (till sunset) to other side of the river bank is a shortcut to Amalapuram, which is a sandy shore offering good place to have water fun (but one should not go far deep into the river, as it is very deep at some places).
Bala balaji temple (1966) is famously visited here.
There are couple of Guest Houses available for the devotees and free meals are also served. For details and bookings you can contact Phone Number: 08862-239562.
For accommodation or any other information please contact the following: Temple Authorities Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer, Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam, Appanapalli, Mamidikuduru Mandal, East Godavari District, AP.
There are some prominent festivals celebrated in Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam like "Kalyana Mahotsavam" and annual Brahmotsavam starting from Jyestha Sudha Dasami to Jyestha Sudha Chaturdasi (that falls in the month of June).
Mukkoti Ekadasi, which comes sometime in December, is also celebrated in the temple.
On the day of Dussera (or Vijayadashmi) somewhere in the month of September or October, "Laksha Kumkuma Pooja" and "Semi Pooja" is performed to Goddess Padmavathi in the evening. On Karthika Sudha Ekadasi, in the month of October-November, "Laksha Tulasi Pooja" is performed on the Lord Venkateshwara. Another annual prominent festival is in the month of January where "Laksha Chamanti Pooja" is performed to the Goddess Andal on the day of 'Bhogi'.
On all these days, thousands of devotees congregate in Bala Balaji temple to have the divine glimpse of the Lord.
Photo Gallery
https://picasaweb.google.com/adarshk.bio/Appannapalli
References
16°47′N 77°52′E / 16.783°N 77.867°E
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