Boyakonda Gangamma Temple,Andhra Pradesh

In Boyakonda Gangamma Temple, Gangamma is the incarnation of Shakti. It is at diguvapalli, Chowdepalli(mandal), Chittoor (District), near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, her temple is dedicated to the sister of Venkateswara. The temple is located 18 km from punganuru, 150 km from bengaluru, 20 km from madanapalli.

Significance of Sri Boyakonda Gangamma Temple

As the name indicates this is a devi temple. According to Purana, the Sri Boyakonda Gangamma devi is a sister of Sri Venketeswara Swamy. This makes Sri Gangamma one of the most significant Goddess connected with Tirupati, perhaps only next to the Lord’s consort Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru.

It’s believed that Sri Gangamma devi is known to care and protect her devotee’s. She readily addresses the problem of his devotee’s and ensures that they are swiftly resolved. This temple was constructed in the memory of the goddess facing and defeating the invading Navab’s army.

Specialties at the Sri Boyakonda Gangamma Temple

With the power and excellence of Sri Boyakonda Gangamma Devi, the temple has gained fame and followers in the recent years. Today the temple receives a steady flow of visitors, counting up to 20,000 devotees in a day,

At this Boyakonda Gangamma Temple, the devotee’s seek the permission and direction from Sri Gangamma devi through placing a flower on top of her head. This permission seeking is known as Pushpam Aduguta. If the Goddesses let the flower drop onto here right side, this is taken an affirmative permission and the devotee continues with his/her decision. If the flower falls onto her left side, then this is taken as warning from Sri Gangamma devi, meaning that he/she needs to be further careful while taking the decision.

There is a miraculously huge well at the top of the hill, where the geographically underwater resource is scarce. This water resource has been known for centuries as a cure to many diseases. Some Ayurvedic practitioners have even used this water as a medicinal property with great success. According to Local farmers, sprinkling this water before the seeding process will yield a rich crop.

Legend/Purana of the Sri Boyakonda Gangamma Swamy Temple

According to the Purana, the Sri Gangamma Temple is dedicated to the sister of the Lord Sri Venketeswara Swamy. At present Sri Gangamma devi is considered the protector of her devotee’s and eliminating the defectors. A few centuries ago two tribal known as Boyas and Yelikas used to live in the forest surrounding the hill. The Gangamma devi was considered as her chief deity, where they prayed for good life and crops. But the peaceful time was broken by the Navab invasion from the North. The two tribes united to repel back the attackers. Now the king of Navabs feared a massive revolt, pulled out his main army to crush the Boyas and Yelikas. Needless to say, the tribal solidarity was not enough the massive trained and groomed army of Navabs. Both the tribes withdrew into the Sri Gangamma Temple, praying for the support and leadership of Devi. It’s believed that Goddess Sakthi took a physical form, to crush the invading Navab soldiers. According to legends, the anger of Devi was sated only after separating the heads of the Navab soldiers who tried to harm her bhakta’s.

Nearby Temples of Importance to Visit:

Sri Ardhagiri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple :- Is located at a distance of 55 KM. This distance is easily traveled through private or public transport.

Sri Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple :- Is located at a distance of 67 KM, This distance is easily traveled through private or public transport under an hour.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala :- Is located at a distance of 104 KM. This distance is easily traveled through private or public transport

How to Reach

This temple can be accessed by all the modes of transportation available.

By Air

Tirupati is the nearest airport located at the distance of 150 kilometers from this temple. Frequent road transportation is available to this temple.

By Rail

Pakala railway junction is the nearest railway station to reach Gangamma temple and located at 21 kilometers from this place.

By Road

Chandichoke is the nearest bus stand and also from various parts of the state road transports are easily available. Chittor bus station is located at 76 kilometers from this temple. Taxies and APSRTC buses are easily available to ranch this place.

Activities & things to do: good for trekking as its situated on a hillock

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