Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Temple
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| Coordinates: 15°45′39″N 78°00′49″E / 15.7609411°N 78.0137396°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| City | Kurnool |
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| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
The Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Temple (SSAGG Temple) is a self-manifested Ganapathi temple located in Mayuri Greenlands, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1]
Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Deity
[edit]The presiding deity of the temple, Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi, is a self-manifested idol that was discovered on 18 October 2002. Known as Swayam Vriddhi Ganapathi, the deity is believed to be self-growing since its discovery.
The temple, located in Mayuri Greenlands, Kurnool, was constructed by the Jampala Family under the management of the Jampala Abhinay Charitable Trust (JACT). The trust was founded by J. Lakshmi Kanthi and J. Madhusudhan Rao, who are also the temple’s trustees. [2]
History
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The Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Temple is situated 5 km away from Kurnool city.
According to the temple's trust, the idol was discovered by Abhinai Jampala in Hyderabad. The stone, resembling the form of Lord Ganapathi, was worshipped by Abhinai. After his passing, his parents formed the Jampala Abhinai Charitable Trust and constructed a temple in his memory. The idol discovered by Abhinai in 2002 remains the main deity in the temple.
The Vigraha Prathishta (idol installation ceremony) was performed between 22 and 24 August 2013. Since then, the temple has conducted an annual Varshika Brahmotsavam on 18 October. Devotees believe their prayers to the deity are often fulfilled. [2]
Temple Activities
[edit]- A park has been developed in front of the temple with the help of the Jampala Abhinai Charitable Trust.
- Every month, the temple conducts the Lakshmi Ganapathi Homam on the eve of Sankashta Hara Chathurthi. [3]
Location
[edit]The temple is located in Mayuri Greenlands, approximately 5 km from Kurnool city, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Gallery
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Main Deity -
Utsava Moorthy
Google Map temple location[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mandal wise villages" (PDF). Revenue Department - AP Land. National Informatics Center. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Swayambu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapati Temple".
- ^ "Swayambhu Sri Abhista Gnana Ganapathi Devasthanam". YouTube. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 15 December 2018.