Sri Rayaru installed with his own hands the idol of Lord Venkateswara at Manchali and used to worship Sri Venkateshwara swamy every day before entering brindavana
We can find the temple of Lord Venkateswara about one km from Manchalamma temple, near the house of Archaka (priest) of Moola Brindavana.
Madhavaram:
It is the place from which The Stone taken from here(The stone on which Sri Rama devaru sat) used to build Brindavana
One piece of the stone was left behind at Madhavaram, at the spot where it had been located to show the significance of the location and the event.
Manchalamma Temple:
This area came under Siddi Masud Khan of Adoni. Venkanna was the Deewan of Adoni province and he was a devotee of Rayaru.
Rayaru told Venkanna that he wanted to enter Brindavana at Mantralaya as this was the place where he as Prahalada(Earlier birth)had done penance. Rayaru then sought permission from Goddess Manchalamma for constructing his brindavana.
The Goddess accepted. She appeared before Rayaru and claimed that this place would be so well-known that devotees would only flock to his temple and not other temple.
Rayaru then told the Goddess that he would bless devotes only if they visit her first and then had his darshan. Even today, this holds true and devotes are expected to see the Manchalamma first and then enter the abode of Rayaru.
Manthralaya Raghavendra Mutt
-The place Millions of people visit every year with the hope and belief on Kamadhenu Kalpavruksha Sri Rayaru.
Sri Raghavendra Theertharu
Sri Vadeendra theertharu
Sri Sudarmendra Theertharu
Sri Suvrateendra Theertharu
Sri Suyameendra Theertharu
Sri Sujayeendra Theertharu
Sri Sushmeendra Theertharu
Sri Suyatheendra theertharu
Towards North:
Panchamukhi ( Sri Pranadevara Sannidhi) (24km)
It is situated in the village Gandhal, Karnataka. It comes under Raichur district. It is just half an hour travel from Manthralaya. Lots of autos run from Manthralaya frequently.
Cave- Sri Rayaru performed meditation
The cave in which Sri Rayaru – as Guru Raghavendra – performed tapas for twelve years is on the top of a hillock.
After finishing his pooja of Rama at the cave temple, Guru Raghavendra used to sit for medidation. While on meditation at this cave he had carved the figures of Lord Venkateswara and Sri Lakshmi on the rock. The tapas continued for twelve years.
The darshan that Guru Raghavendra had of Sri Hanuman was when Sri Hanuman was a pancha mukhi. This place has now been named Panchamukhi Kshetra
Legand of Panchamukha Hanuman
Ravana requested his step brother Mahiravana, the king of Pathala Loka, to help him in the war. Mahiravana came in the disguise of Vibishana to Hanumantha who was guarding Sri Rama and Lakshmana. He made Hanuman believe that he is Vibishana and took charge of protecting Sri Rama and Lakshmana from Ravana the mayavi.
Mahiravana in the form of Vibeeshana took Lord Ram and Lakshman to his kingdom,pathala. When the real Vibishana came, every one understood that it was the handiwork of Mahiravana. The task of bringing back Sri Rama and Lakshmana was entrusted to Sri Hanuman.
Sri Hanuman entered pathala in search of Rama and Lakshmana. As per the advice of Sri Vibishana, Mahiravana could be killed only by blowing off the five lamps that are lit at his place of worship.
All the lamps were to be blown off simultaneously. Sri Hanuman prayed to Sri Rama and then on reckoning that if he had to blow all the five lamps at the same time he needs to have five mouths to blow from. He then assumed a form with five faces – pancha mukhi – (Varaha facing north, Narasimha facing south, Garuda in the west, Hayagriva facing sky and Hanuman in the east) and blew all the lamps simultaneously, and then killed Mahiravana.
Bikshalaya is located about 20 km from Mantralayam and is also known as Bichali in local language.
Significance
This is the place where our beloved Rayaru spent 12 years of his life, staying in the house of Appanacharya, religious teacher of the 17th century.
Raghavendra Swamy had heard about Bichale and Appanacharya and so he came all the way from Adoni. He was given a warm welcome by Appancaharya. The bond between the two men was so great that Rayaru accepted to stay on here.
Appancharya, though elder to Rayaru, spent the next 12 years in service of Rayaru. He lovingly fed Rayaru.
He sat with Rayaru on the Japada Katte here and both of them spent hours, days and months discussing a variety of issues related to the Shastras, Puranas, Upanishats.
Appanacharya built the Eka Shila Brindavana at the exact location where Sri Raghavendra taught the students and worshipped it for his life time.
However, the Brindavana at Bhikshalaya does not have any Mrithigai inside it. It was the first Brindavana to be constructed outside the Moola Brindavana at Mantralaya
before 2009 if you have visited this place, you could have seen the old house where Rayaru spent his days. The place where he slept, the place where he did Moola Rama pooje were all marked.
But the devastating 2009 floods(nature’s destruction) caused a huge damage to this great pilgrimage.
Rayaru, came to Bichale, somewhere between 1658-59 and stayed on here till 1671(till his brindavana pravesha)
You can also have Darshan of Mukhya prana devaru installed by Vyasarjaru and Sri Raghavendra theertharu here
it is believed in this house that Rayaru crafted his ideas about Chandrika and wrote them on the Japada Katte. This work called Tatparya Chandrika was the last work of Raghavendra Swamy. Incidentally, the original work of Chandrika was by sri Vyasa Raja theertharu, the previous avatar of Raghavendra Swamy.
Mukhya praana installed by VyasarajaruMukhya Praana(Left side) installed by RaayaruEka Shila Brindavana of our RayaruUgra Narasimha Installed by Sri Padarajaru
How to reach?
If you are going from Mantralayam, travel up the way to the railway station (Manthralayam Road). At the Madhavaram Junction, there are two roads one leading to Raichur and the other to Adoni. Take the road to Raichur. After crossing the Thungabadra Bridge (the new one) there will be another junction at Gile Sugur. Turning right will take you to Panchamukhi. Turn left and travel up the road for 8 kms to reach Bhikshalaya. There are several share autos and private jeeps plying from Mantralayam to Bhikshalaya and one can easily reach there without spending a lot of money.
Kallur(Manvi taluk) is a village, about 13 miles from Raichur. This place is referred as second kolhapur. The temple has statues of both Lord Venkateshwara and Mahalakshmi.The temple has a great significance as both Srinivsa and Lakshmi ( husband and wife) are situated together in this place.
Address and contact number:
Sri Mahalakshmi Temple,Sri Mahalakshmi Temple,Kalluru,Manvi Taluk,Raichur District,Karnataka PIN-584118) Ph:08538-262001,09480218833
Story:
Srinivas acharya(Resident of Kallur), was a great devotee of Sri Kolhapur Mahalakshmi. Every year he visited Kolhapur during Navarathri time(8th day) and he offered Sandalwood(chandan) to Goddess Mahalaksmi. But due to his Age, He was not able to travel a long. He was so saddened as he was not able to visit Goddess as before. One day on his dreams, He got a strange dream. He heard the voice saying “I will come to see you in Navarathri”. Next day while srinivas acharya was performing his daily duties, He was recollecting the dream and was stunned on the words “I will come to see you in Navarathri”. Days passed by. Navarathri came. Srinivas acharya was grinding chandan.
The smooth grinding stone was hard at places. he did not pay too much attention but continued the grinding process to collect more chandan. Further he noticed that the roughness was becoming more and more. He took the chandan in a bowl and cleaned the stone. To his surprise He saw smiling face of goddess mahalaxmi was looking at him. The carved form of Goddess has actually caused roughness. Tears of joy filled his eyes. Kallur then attained the status of Karveerpura(Kolhapur). Goddess Mahalakshmi resides there. An year latter Venkateshwara swamy idol was found and installed along with Mahalakshmi
The pure bhakthi and dedication of Sri Srinivasa acharya brought mahalakshmi to his place. Miracles were happened, is happening and will happen!!! Jai sri Lakshmi Mathe!!!
Manvi (Sri Jagannathadasara Sannidhi) (90 km)
This is the birth place of Jagannatha Dasaru. This is approximately 50 mins drive from Raichur. Bus facilities are available from Raichur to Manvi
Chikalaparvi (Sri Vijayadasara birth place) (105 km)
Chikalparvi is in Karnataka and it is at a distance of 55kms from Raichur district and 10 Kms from Manvi town. There is no direct bus between Raichur and Chickalaparavi. Get a bus to Manvi from Raichur and Then get a bus from Manvi to Chickalaparavi
Nearest Railway station: Raichur
Utthanuru ---45 kms from Manthralaya.
It is situated around 45 kms from Manthralaya. This is the birth place of Bhakthiyali bhaganna nadha Gopala dasaru.
Uttanoor Village , IEEJA Mandal, Alampur Taluk, Mahaboobnagar District
Sankapura ( Sri Gopala dasara Sannidhi) ( 50 km)
Because of the Poverty, Venkamma(mother of Bhaganna) with her childrens moved to Sankapura to work and earn in the new place. Because of their sincerity, Gudappa(Village accountant) did upanayana of Bhaganna along with his son. Bhaganna acquired siddhi by doing Gayathri Japa here.
On seeing the immense knowledge of Bhaganna, The king of Gadwal Rajaram gifted him fertile lands and a house in Uddanuru
Venisomapura ( Sri Vyasatatvagna Teerthara Sannidhi) ( 75 km)
Venisompuram is the place where Sri Vyasa Tatvagna Teertha Swamiji’s (Ieeji Swamigalu) Brindavana is located along with temples Sri Gopalakrishna Swamy & Shodasha Bahu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, on the banks of Tungabhadra.
as per advise of shri Gopala dasaru, Venkataramanachar(Poorvashrama name of Sri vyasa Thathvagna theertharu) took sanyAsa from shri bhuvanendra theertharu
He also took the ankita of “vasudava vittala” and composed many devara namas
Vyasa Tatvajna Theertha, also known as Aijee Swamigalu, then preferred to remain out of the Matha Parampare and Remained as Hari dasa and Bidi sanyasi
Venisomapura is in Andhra Pradesh and it is on the banks of the river Tungabhadra.
To reach Venisompura from Mantralaya, one has to cross the Tungabhadra and pass through Ieeja and Chinna Tandrapad in Mahaboobnagar district, adjoining Kurnool district.
Towards South:
Ibharamapura ( Sri Appavara Sannidhi) ( 6 km)---- around 2.5 miles from Mantralayam
This holy khetra is a village which is around 2.5 miles from Mantralayam
Ibramapura appavaru is an ardent devotee of Manthralaya Mahaprabhugalu
There is an idol of five Hanuman images which was worshipped by Pandavas. Madhu abhiskeka will be performed to this idol every year on the occassion of the Aradhane mahotsav of Sri Appavaru.
Sri Ramachandracharya. residing in Mantralayam 09948814796.
Sri Krishnamurthy achar, Mantralayam09493846468, 07396111215
Adoni ( Sri Raghuprema Teertharu,Sri Ranamandala Anjaneya Swamy Temple) ( 50 km)
Shri Raghuprema Teertha, a direct descendent in the lineage of Shri Kudli Akshobhya Teertha maTa
In the year 1920 A.D. (Roudri Nama Samvatsara, Adhika Shravana, Krishna Paksha, Sapthami, Sukravara – Friday), Srinivasacharya was bestowed the sanyasa dhiksha by Shri Raghudhantha Teertha & Shri Raghukantha Teertha of Kudli Akshobhya Teertha maTa
Shri Raghuprema Teertha entered the brundavanam during the year 1943 A.D. (Svabhanunama Samvatsara, Bhadrupada, Shukla Paksha, Pratipadha).
Contact:
SRI RAGHUPREMA TEERTHA SANNIDANAM,
15/458, SRI RAMA TEMPLE, VICTORIAPET,
ADONI – 518 301
Kurnool District (A.P.)
Chippagiri ( Sri Vijaya dasara Sannidhi) ( 90 km)
Vijaya dasaru attained Hari Pada at this place near Vijaya rayara katte
Nearest Railway station: Guntakkal
‘Sri Vijayadasara Seva Trust’,
Sri Vijayadasara Katte,
Aloor Taluk,
Kurnool District,
Chippagiri Post-518396.
Venkob Das (President) – +919052042932 (for advance room booking at chippagiri)
Urukunda---Its distance of 30 Kms from Mantralayam
Its distance of 30 Kms from Mantralayam, Urukunda situated on Adoni road is famous for Narasimha Swamy Tample, also known as Veeranna Swamy Temple. This temple is recently renovated and a good place to visit in a close proximity to Mantralayam.
Several buses and private vehicles from Mantralayam run to this place throughout the day.
At a distance of 4 km from Adoni Railway Station, 100 km from Kurnool, 52 km from Mantralayam & 310 km from Hyderabad, Adoni Fort is a wonderful historical site built in 15th century. This is also a good place for trekking in the rocks and ruins of the fort.
Adoni fort is one of the largest forts in India with the fortification walls running beyond 50 km in length. Adoni was a military base for the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century. After the downfall of Vijayanagara empire, it was taken possession by the Bijapur sultan. Adoni continued to be ruled as relatively independent region by nobles appointed by Bijapur sultans. Siddi Masud, the governor of Adoni made several additions to the fort including the construction of Jamia Masjid and several townships. Siddi Masud had been an avid collector of painting. Adoni later went into the hands of Mughal empire followed by Hyderabad Nizams. Tipu Sultan briefly occupied this region. After the defeat of Tipu Sultan, Adoni came under British rule and remaining part of Ceded region (Rayalaseema) until independence.
The fort has several entrance gates, and it is encircled atop seven huge granite hills. The fort is actually a collection of 12 sub-forts built throughout several centuries. There are several places of interest within the fort premises including Nawab Darbar Hall, Jamia Masjid, Venu Gopala Temple, Malik Rahman Dargah, Shiva Temple, Amba Bhavani Temple and several water bodies. Most of the core fort area remains in ruins and efforts are needed from archeology department to revive the fort to attract large number of tourists. Venu Gopala Temple is a wonderful temple built during Vijayanagar period in a grand scale with their signature architecture.
Ranamandala Anjaneya swamy Temple, located within the fort premises is one of the famous pilgrimage sites in Adoni. It attracts large number of tourists from nearby locations, especially on Hanuman Jayanthi and other major festivals.
It takes about 4 hours to explore all the important places in the fort. It is believed that the fort has secret tunnels that connect to Bellary and Hampi forts.
Carry enough water as there are no regular shops around this place. Few shops are opened during season at the entrance of Ranamandala Anjaneya swamy Temple.
Chinna Tumbalam----25 Kms from Mantralayam
At a distance of 25 Kms from Mantralayam, Chinna Tumbalam situated on Adoni road is famous for 200 years old Narasimha Swamy Temple.
Several buses and private vehicles from Mantralayam run to this place throughout the day.
Ranamandala Konda----51KM from Mantralaya
Ranamandala Konda is a religiously important attraction in the region. It is believed, this site is where, during their exile, Lord Rama shot an arrow and formed a lake to provide water to Goddess Sita. This is also where Lord Hanuman is believed to have fought demons while Rama was sleeping to ensure he doesn't get disturbed. The attraction also has the famous Ranamandala Anjaneya Swamy temple which is a shrine with no roof.
Kowthalam----30 km from Mantralayam
Kowthalam is a popular pilgrimage destination for the followers of the Vaishnavite saint, Sri Raghavendra Teertha. Kowthalam is located in the Kurnool District, at a distance of about 30 km from Mantralayam, off the Adoni Road.
Kowthalam is famous for the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, which was constructed during the period of the famous Haridasa, Guru Jagannatha Dasaru. Ek Shila Brindhavana can found in this temple, which was constructed as per the wish of Sri Raghavendhra Teertha. Kowthalam is also the birth place of Guru Jagannatha Dasaru.
ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಈಭರಾಂಪುರ ಅಪ್ಪ ನಾಳೆ ಮುಂಜಾನೆಯೊಳಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕೈ ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ನೀಡು ತಂದೆ, ನಿನ್ನಯ ದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆದು ನಿಮ್ಮಯ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಯರ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಸಾವಿರ ಭಕ್ತರಿಗೆ ದಾಸೋಹ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವೆ ತಂದೆ, ನನ್ನ ಮನೆದೇವರು ಕನಕೂರು ರಾಮಲಿಗೇಶ್ವರನ ಮೇಲಾಣೆ.
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