Panduranga Swamy Temple, Machilipatnamపాండురంగ స్వామి దేవాలయం, మచిలీపట్నం
The Pandharpur of Andhra, a Vithoba temple on the edge of Machilipatnam.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKrishna, Andhra Pradesh
South Coastal Andhra
South Coastal Andhra
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines
Best time to visit1 July to 31 July
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height8 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyChilakalapudi, Machilipatnam
EntryFree
About Panduranga Swamy Temple, Machilipatnam
This Vithoba shrine at Chilakalapudi on the edge of Machilipatnam is the best known Panduranga temple in Andhra Pradesh and is often called the Pandharpur of the south. The idol of Panduranga stands with hands on the hips in the Pandharpur style. Ashadha Ekadashi in July draws the largest crowds. It is 2 km from Machilipatnam bus stand and easy to combine with Manginapudi beach.
What to see and do
- Panduranga and Rukmini shrines
- Ashadha Ekadashi festival
- Temple tank
- Chilakalapudi market
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