Sri Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda Updates. Kotappakonda Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Situated at holy hill in the Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh state. this Kotappakonda temple is also called as Trikuteswara swamy temple. Locals called Trikoteswara Swamy Temple. The main temple appeared on the holy hill with three peaks. as per history, these three peaks are described as the Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. So thay why this temple is called as Trikuteswara temple, Trikutadri.

Kottappakonda Temple Sri Tirkoteswara Swamy Temple Lord Shiva

Kottappakonda Located at a height of 1500 feet. as per legends, this Trikuteswara place where lord shiva himself was selected for meditation. It is a popular tourist destination not just in the Guntur district, but also in Andhra Pradesh. The three peaks can be easily noticed from a distance in any direction. The special feature about the temple is that we cannot find a single crow around the temple surroundings. The height of the three-peaked Kotappakonda hill is 1587 feet and the temple is constructed at the height of 600 feet. These three peaks represent Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesh. Here, Lord Shiva is established in the form of shiva lingam.

A step flight of 750 steps leads to the temple. A number of lakes, ponds can be seen on the hill and in front of the temple. There are four temples located in the temple complex of Kotappakonda temple. One of the temples is located at the base, the other at an elevation of about 600 feet and the main temple stands at a height of 1500 feet. The special feature of the temple is that we cannot find a single crow around the temple surroundings.

Kottappakonda Jathara, History Dates Timings

History Behind Crow can’t enter Kottapakonda premises. as per the legends, one lady performs daily rituals, poojas to lord shiva. offering Flowers and fruits everywhere. one day the lady came to the temple, a crow troubled that lady by offering fruits to lord shiva. Then the lady got angry and also cursed the crow that it can not enter the temple premises. Even today also you can see that no crows are present around the temple premises.

Kotappakonda Temple Timings:

Kotappakonda temple is open to the devotees from Morning 5.30 AM to Night 7.30 PM on normal days. Every day Performing special Poojas, Rituals offering special poojas.
Every Morning: 05:30 AM to 01:30 PM and
Afternoon: 3 PM to 07:30 PM
Opening 05:30 am Closing Hours: 07:30 PM

Sri Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda Daily Sevas And Timings:

Eka Rudrabhishekam: 05:30 AM to 06:30 AM
Abhishekam: 06:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Archana, Darshanam: 06:30 AM to 1 PM
Archana on Gotras Panchaharati: 01:30 PM to 01:45 PM
Ashtothara pooja, Darshan, Archana: 03:30 PM to 7 PM
Darshan, Panchaharati, Pradoshakolarchan, Gotranamamulu: 7 PM to 07:30 PM

Kotappakonda Temple Pooja Ticket Cost:
Astotharam: Rs 50
Annaprasana: Rs 100
Panchaharati: Rs 50
Abhishekam: Rs 100
Aksharabyasam: Rs 100
Moolavirat Abhishekam: Rs 400
Mandapa Abhishekam: Rs 150
Kesakhandana: Rs 10
Mahasivarathri Proksha Abhishekam: Rs 500
Kotappakonda Temple Down Hill:

Archana Seva: Rs 10
Heavy Vehicle pooja: Rs 50
Light vehicle pooja: Rs 50
Kotappakonda Temple Uphill:

Archana: Rs 5
Light vehicle pooja: Rs 200
Heavy vehicle pooja: Rs 200

Other Schemes & Services

Annaprasadam for 25 members: Rs 750
Annaprasadam for 50 members: Rs 1500
Pulihora Prasadam: Rs 150 per KG
Dhadhyaojanam: Rs 150 per KG

Main Festivals Celebrated At Kotappakonda Temple:
Mahasivarathri is the main festival that celebrated in the temple. As part of the Shivaratri festival, devotees put Prabhas of over 100 feet high and carried on lighted bullock carts. For this festival, Lakhs of people visit the Sri Trikoteswara Swamy temple for Lord Shiva darshan.

Saswatha Pooja Details:

Saswatha Abhishekam (10 years): Rs 2116
Saswatha Astottaram for 10 years: Rs 1116
Nitya Gotranam for one year: Rs 1116
Kartheekamasa Paroksha Abhishekam: Rs 500

How To Reach Kotappakonda Temple:

visit this temple from Guntur, you can find buses operated from Guntur. Even, buses are operated from other areas like Chilakaluripet as well. It is not that all the devotees will have to climb 1000 stairs as there is bus facility to reach the temple from the foothills. to Visit temple Visitors can reach this temple present in Trikoota Hills by two ways. One option is to reach the temple by “Ghat” road constructed up to the Kotappakonda temple in vehicles.First option preferrable. The second option to reach the temple is via foot. The second option being the most popular option and is normally preferred by many devotees consisting of approximately 1000 Steps. For differently abled and elders, wheelchair assistance is available at temple premises to facilitate access to the temple. by walk Visitors can go the “View Point” on the corner of the Trikutadri hill to view and enjoy the hill surroundings and nature’s beauty.

By road: Number of buses available from Hyderabad and there is also another route to reach Kotappakonda from Addanaki

By Rail: The Nearest railway station is Narsaraipet

By Air: Nearest Airport to reach the temple is Gannavaram airport

Other Nearby Visiting Places:

A “Deer Park”, “Bird Sanctuaries” and a children park with giant working model of Dinosaurs (Jurassic Park) present along the roadside are great attractions for the temple visitors.

Kotappakonda Temple Accommodation Online Booking:

Nandi guest house: 2 rooms are available and charged Rs 750 per day
TTD Rooms Anandavalli Choultry: 22 rooms are available and charged Rs 250 per day
Thotavari Satram: 8 rooms are available and charged Rs 300 to Rs 1000 per day
Annapurna Sadanam: 16 rooms are available and charged Rs 200 per day
And there are many caste-based choultries and lodgers at downhill

Near Hotels, Rooms Accommodation Services:

The Delight Guest Rooms
11, Amaravathi Road, Mallikarjunpet, Guntur,
Andhra Pradesh 522007

Hotel GNR Palace
Door No.6-1-19, 1/1 Opp. Railway Station,,
Arundelpet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522002

RCR Orchid Business Hotel
Door No.11-1-1, P R Raju Plaza, Station Road,
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522001

K & M International Hotel
Collector Office Road, Nagarampalem,
Beside Ramesh Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522004

Sri Trikoteswara Swamy temple, Narasaraopet, Kotappakonda, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, 522601.
Phone number: 9440532905.

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