Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Ryali


Located about 40 Km from Rajahmundry, 74 Km from Kakinada and 34 Km from Amalapuram, it is an enchanting place situated between the rivers Vashista and Gautami, the tributaries of the mighty river Godavari.

The famous temple Jagan Mohini Kesava Swamy is located here and its exquisite idol, made of black stone depicting Maha Vishnu and Mohini can be seen on its front and rear sides. This 5 feet height and 3 feet width shrine is itself the form of Sri Maha Vishnu, with the idol of Sree Kesava Swamy varu of "Sri Mahavishnu" on front side and Jagan Mohini on back side. One can also

catch a glimpse of the ten incarnations Lord Sree Maha Vishnu with consorts, Sri Devi, BhooDevi, Sage Narada, Thumbura, Rambha, Urvasi, Kinnera and Kimpurusha PLUS Lord Krishna with Govardhanagiri, Adiseshu, Garuda and Ganga.

A major highlight is the flow of Ganga waters from the feet of Sri Maha Vishnu that is said to be the origin of Akasa Ganga. The shrine is also referred to as "SWAYAMBHU" and devotees who visit the shrine believe that the shrine is not man made but a creation of the Lord himself.

Major Festivals

Sri Jaganmohini kesava Swamy kalyanam will be conducted from Chaitra sudha Navami to Pournami (March/April)
Sri Rama Satyanarayana Swamy kalyanam will be conducted from Visakha Sudha Ekadasi to Pournami
Sri Venugopala Swamy kalyanam will be conducted from Jyesta Sudha Ekadasi to pournami (June)
Sravana Bahula Astami Sri Krishnastami (August)
Karthiaka sudha Dwadasi (Ksheerabdi Dwadasi) (November)
Devi Navaratrams (October)
Mukkoti Ekadasi.
Bheeshma Ekadasi.

Accommodation

A Guest House AND choultry can be found in this place.

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