Ayyappa Swamy Temple

Two big statues of Lord Anjaneya Swamy are located at Ayyappa Swamy Temple; Dwarapudi village belongs to Mandapeta mandal comes under East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located about 46 kms from the district head quarters Kakinada and around 20 kms from Rajahmundry.

Tall Panchmukha and tearing chest depicted Anjaneya Swamy idols are attractive colorful and very big in size that develop devotion in the heart of Lord Hanuman devotees.

This temple is next to Sabarimala Ayyappa Swamy temple of Kerala. In Sabarimala Shasta temple, the worshipers have to follow divine formalities which are both traditional and mandatory, whereas in Dwarapudi Ayyappa Swamy temple no such customs are prevalent. That is why devotees of all ages prefer to worship in Dwarapudi Ayyappa Swamy temple for the blessings of Lord Shasta. Hence the people of Andhra Pradesh call this temple as “Andhra Sabarimala”.

Panchaloha idol of temple present deity Lord Ayyappa was installed in the temple in 1989. Devotees need to climb 18 holy steps, similar to Sabarimala, to reach the main shrine. The temple complex is built in four floors and comprises of huge attractive shrines highlighted by architectural works and divine sculptures. It is believed that the negative influence of Lord Shani (Saturn) in horoscope can be kept away by worshipping in Dwarapudi temple.

The major tourist attractions of Dwarapudi Ayyappa temple are huge statues of Hindu Gods. Notable among them include Shri Harihara (Vishnu-Shiva), Lord Nataraja, Shiva Lingam, Nandi and others are found in the temple compound.