Penuganchiprolu
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Penuganchiprolu is a Village and Mandal
in Krishna District
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
.
It is about 20 km east of Jaggayyapeta
and 20 km north of Nandigama
, on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada road. Muniyeru - A river with spiritual importance is passes by the village penuganchiprolu.
Prime attraction is the Sri Tirupatamma Ammavari Temple. Best time to visit the place is during the annual fair, known as Tirupatamma Tirunallu, celebrated on the occasion of Magha Suddha Poornima (February–March).
Penuganchiprolu is also famous for its great heritage and culture. Andhra Ratna Gopalakrishnayya Duggirala (1889–1928) born in (our) penuganchiprolu.
Gopalakrishnayya Duggirala was one of the famous freedom fighters/leaders in the non-violent Indian Freedom Movement. He attracted millions of Andhra Indians to the movement through his poetry and speeches. He was born in Penuganchiprolu village in Krishna district on June 2, 1889 into a Brahmin family. His father was Kodandaraamaiah and mother was Seetamma. He studied in high schools at Gunturu and Bapatla (cities/towns). While at school, even at that young age, he founded “Jaateeya Naatyamandali (National Dance Group)” to help develop arts such as drama and music. He was the Founder of "RamDandu" organization, which lead the krishna and Guntur district people in big way and attracted the attention of national leaders.
Dr. Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao
, a great laureate was also born in Penuganchiprolu. He started "Sri Krishna Telugu Mahasabha" in Hyderabad.
Penuganchprolu is also famous for agriculture, political movement and high skilled technical professionals. Please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/penuganchiprolutechies/" to meet penuganchiprolu skilled professionals.
Nearest railway station is Madhira on Vijayawada-Warangal line. Convenient to travel by bus from Vijayawada. Vijayawada Airport is the nearest access point.
Each year lakhs of devotees from all over Andhra Pradesh visit the temple seeking Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma talli(mother/goddess) blessings during tirunallu (Ritual celebrated during the months of March and April).
Sri Tirupatamba is worshipped in the Penuganchiprolu Temple as the image of “Shakti”. She preached virtuous qualities of life to her devotees and made her, Abode at Penuganchiprolu, Mudiraj Papamamba was her principal devotee and therefore, her family members are ordained to perform poojas and other sevas in the Temple. According to the folklore there were 101 Temples existing in ancient times and therefore, it was deemed as Pedakanchipuram. Muniyeru (a stream) flowing, along the Temple, and was said to be created with the spiritual power of Moudgalya Maharishi and hence it was named after him.
Mandal
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in Krishna District
Krishna district
Krishna District is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district. It has a population of 4,529,009 of which 32.08% is urban as of...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
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, India
India
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It is about 20 km east of Jaggayyapeta
Jaggayyapeta
Jaggaiahpeta is an ancient town and now a municipality in Krishna district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This town is located on the banks of a river called Paleru which is a tributary of the Krishna River.- Demographics :...
and 20 km north of Nandigama
Nandigama
Nandigama is one of the Big Towns and a Mandal in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Nandigama is famous for the temples which had a great history for years. The mukkoti ekadasi is celebrated every year grandly in Nandigama....
, on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada road. Muniyeru - A river with spiritual importance is passes by the village penuganchiprolu.
Geography
Penuganchiprolu is located at 16.9167°N 80.2500°E. It has an average elevation of 42 metres (141 feet).Features
Penuganchiprolu previously called "Pedakanchi" . There are more than 101 Temples in penuganchprolu. Penuganchiprolu is one of the great piligrim places in Andhra pradesh. The temple named Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Devastanam has the great goddess "Sri Laxmi Tirupathamma, Gopaiah". Every year, more than Ten lacks of piligrams visit the temple. Thousands of Women carry Bonalu(Recipi cooked with rice, milk and jaggery) as offering for the temple fair (Tirunallu) at Penuganchiprolu.Prime attraction is the Sri Tirupatamma Ammavari Temple. Best time to visit the place is during the annual fair, known as Tirupatamma Tirunallu, celebrated on the occasion of Magha Suddha Poornima (February–March).
Penuganchiprolu is also famous for its great heritage and culture. Andhra Ratna Gopalakrishnayya Duggirala (1889–1928) born in (our) penuganchiprolu.
Gopalakrishnayya Duggirala was one of the famous freedom fighters/leaders in the non-violent Indian Freedom Movement. He attracted millions of Andhra Indians to the movement through his poetry and speeches. He was born in Penuganchiprolu village in Krishna district on June 2, 1889 into a Brahmin family. His father was Kodandaraamaiah and mother was Seetamma. He studied in high schools at Gunturu and Bapatla (cities/towns). While at school, even at that young age, he founded “Jaateeya Naatyamandali (National Dance Group)” to help develop arts such as drama and music. He was the Founder of "RamDandu" organization, which lead the krishna and Guntur district people in big way and attracted the attention of national leaders.
Dr. Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao
Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao
Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao , was an Indian historian.-Early life:He was the son of Venkatappaiah and Gangamma. His father died two years after his birth, leaving one daughter and two sons. His early education was imparted at Bhongir under his mother and step brother Shankar Rao...
, a great laureate was also born in Penuganchiprolu. He started "Sri Krishna Telugu Mahasabha" in Hyderabad.
Penuganchprolu is also famous for agriculture, political movement and high skilled technical professionals. Please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/penuganchiprolutechies/" to meet penuganchiprolu skilled professionals.
Nearest railway station is Madhira on Vijayawada-Warangal line. Convenient to travel by bus from Vijayawada. Vijayawada Airport is the nearest access point.
Historical Importance
A publication released by the Department of Archaeology and Museums on May,09th,2009 entitled Roman Gold Coins, a treasure Trove from Penuganchiprolu which deals with the Roman Gold Coins, a treasure Trove from Penuganchiprolu. In October,2002 a hoard of Roman coins containing 59 Gold coins etc. was collected by the revenue authorities and handed over to the Archaeology Department.Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma Devestanam
Tirupathamma, an ordinary woman, who was deified due to demonstration of the power of chastity and efficacy of moderation and patient suffering. The temple that was built as far back as in the seventeenth century is attracting streams of devotees round the year. And it is one of the very famous temples in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, whose phenomenal growth started from the date of her immolation(agnipravesham) is incessantly on the increase.Each year lakhs of devotees from all over Andhra Pradesh visit the temple seeking Sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma talli(mother/goddess) blessings during tirunallu (Ritual celebrated during the months of March and April).
Sri Tirupatamba is worshipped in the Penuganchiprolu Temple as the image of “Shakti”. She preached virtuous qualities of life to her devotees and made her, Abode at Penuganchiprolu, Mudiraj Papamamba was her principal devotee and therefore, her family members are ordained to perform poojas and other sevas in the Temple. According to the folklore there were 101 Temples existing in ancient times and therefore, it was deemed as Pedakanchipuram. Muniyeru (a stream) flowing, along the Temple, and was said to be created with the spiritual power of Moudgalya Maharishi and hence it was named after him.
Muniyeru - river with spiritual importance
Myniyeru river passes by the village Penuganchiprolu. Myniyeru is chief tributary of the River Krishna. A causeway was constructed near the temple of sri Lakshmi Tirupatamma talli across the river to connect the other bank.Villages in Penuganchiprolu Mandal
The following is the list of villages in this Mandal.- AnigandlapaduAnigandlapaduAnigandlapadu is a village in Penuganchiprolu mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India.Anigandlapadu is located in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. It is part of Jaggyyapet State Assembly Constituency and comes under Vijayawada Parliament Constituency. The population is around 8,000 to...
- Gummadidurru
- Kollikulla
- Konakanchi
- Lingagudem
- Munchintala
- MundlapaduMundlapaduMundlapadu is a village in Penuganchiprolu mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India located from 2 km away from NH9, 63 km from Vijayawada. It is about 3 km south of Penuganchiprolu 16 km north of Nandigama.It is under Jagayyapet Constituency....
- Nawabpeta
- Penuganchiprolu
- Sanagapadu
- Subbayagudem
- Thotacherla
- VenkatapuramVenkatapuramVenkataPuram is a village in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is the village of Vekatapuram panchayat. The village population is 1500. This village is 100% literate....
- SivapuramSivapuram-Demographics: India census, Sivapuram had a population of 15343 with 7373 males and 7970 females....