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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Yaganti
| native_name = Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara
| image = Uma-Maheswaraswami_Temple.jpg
| alt = Yaganti Gopuram
| caption = Yaganti Gopuram Sikharam
| map_type = India#India Andhra Pradesh
| map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh
| coordinates = {{coord|15|21|3|N|78|08|22|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| district = [[Kurnool district|Kurnool]]
| locale =
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Shiva]]
| architecture =
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = 15th century
| creator =
| website =
}}

'''Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple''' or '''Yaganti''' is a [[temple]] of [[Shiva]] in [[Kurnool District]] in the [[India]] state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was built according to [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnavaite]] traditions.{{cn|date=October 2020}}

== History of temple ==
[[File:Yaganti_10.jpg|thumb|left|The ''[[Pushkarini]]'' is suitable for holy baths.]]
This temple was constructed by King [[Bukka Raya I|Harihara Bukka Raya]] of the [[Sangama Dynasty]] of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] in the 15th century.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}} It was built according to [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnavaite]] traditions.

One story of the site's origin is as follows: The sage [[Agastya]] wanted to build a temple for Lord [[Venkateswara]] on this site. However, the statue that was made could not be installed as the toe nail of the idol got broken. The sage was upset over this and performed a penance for Shiva. When Shiva appeared, he said the place suits Shiva better as it resembles Kailash. Agastya then requested Shiva to give the devotees a [[Parvathi]] Goddess as Lord Uma Maheswara in a single stone, which Shiva obliged.

A second story is as follows: Chitteppa, a devotee of Shiva, was worshiping Shiva and Shiva appeared to him as a tiger. Chitteppa understood that it was Lord Shiva in tiger form, and shouted ''Neganti Shivanu ne kanti'' (meaning: I saw Shiva I saw), and danced with joy. There is a cave called Chitteppa nearby. Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple is one of the few temples patronized by one of the great dynasties of India. Every year [[Maha Shivaratri]] is celebrated and a large number of devotees from all over Andhra Pradesh visit. [[Shiva]], [[Parvati]] and [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] are the main deities in this temple. This temple is 14 km away from Banaganipalli in kurnool dt. The saint lord Veerabrahmendra swami stayed here for some time and wrote [[Kalagnanam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aptdc.gov.in/kurnool.html |title=Ap Tourism |website=Aptdc.gov.in |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/pilgrim-rush-peaks-in-major-temples/article8319171.ece |title=Pilgrim rush peaks in major temples |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2016-03-06 |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref>

[[File:Yaganti 7.jpg|thumb|Main [[Gopuram]]]]

== Architecture ==
=== Pushkarini ===
A feature of this temple is its ''Pushkarini'', a small pond of water on the temple premises. Water flows into this ''Pushkarini'' from the bottom of hill through the mouth of a Nandi (bull). The water is fresh and sweet, as it comes from the hills. No one knows how the water reaches the pond all year round and this temple architecture in terms of its sculpture shows the skills of ancient Viswakarma Sthapathis. Devotees find that a holy bath in ''Pushkarini'' is highly beneficial. After taking a bath in ''Pushkarini'', they pay tributes to Lord [[Shiva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/nativeplanet+english-epaper-nativeen/a+pilgrimage+tour+to+the+pious+city+of+kurnool+in+andhra+pradesh-newsid-61486626 |title=A pilgrimage tour to the pious city of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh! - Nativeplanet |website=M.dailyhunt.in |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/unsolved-mysteries-and-indian-shrines-267212 |title=Unsolved Mysteries and Indian Shrines |website=Speakingtree.in |date=2014-01-14 |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref>
[[File:Nandi(bull) through which Water flows into the pushkarini at Yaganti.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Nandi through which water comes in]]

The sage Agasthya bathed in ''Pushkarini'' and worshipped Shiva.

Caves present in and around yaganti temple are:<br />
[[File:yaganti3.jpg|thumb|The Agastya cave]]

=== Agastya Cave ===
This is the cave where Agastya performed his penance for Shiva. One can enter the cave by climbing 120 steep steps. An idol to [[Devi]] is installed and may be worshipped here.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/about-yaganyti |title=About Yaganyti |website=Speakingtree.in |date=2013-06-20 |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref>

=== Venkateswara Cave ===
The damaged idol of Lord Venkateswara is present in this cave. Compared to Agastya cave it is easy to climb though the steps are steep. According to the story this idol was present in this cave before the [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]] was constructed. But as the idol is damaged near the foot, it could not be worshipped. Sri Sri Potuluri Veera Brahmendra Swami tells us in his ''Kala Gynanam'' that this place can stand as an alternative to Tirupati.

[[File:Yaganti venkateswara cave.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Venkateswara cave]]

=== Veera Brahmam Cave ===
This is the cave where saint Sree Potuluri Veera Brahmendra swamy wrote some of his ''Kala Gnaanam'' (prophecy). The height of the cave is less and one needs to bend half over to enter it.

== Popular beliefs ==
=== Growing Nandi ===
[[File:Yaganti_8.jpg|thumb|The Yaganti [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] Statue is believed to be growing in size.]]
The devotees believe that the Nandi idol in front of the temple is continuously increasing its size. The locals say that the idol was initially much smaller than its present size. They say that certain experimentation was carried out on this idol and it was said that the type of rock out of which the idol is carved has a growing or enlarging nature associated with it.
[[File:Yaganti 9.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ancient Tulasi Kota In Temple]]

It is said that people used to do Pradakshinas (rounds) around it in the past. The temple staff has already removed one pillar as the size of the Nandi has increased.
According to Potuluri Veera Brahmendra swamy, the Basavanna (stone nandi) of Yaganti will come alive and shout when [[Kali Yuga]] ends.

=== Absence of Crows ===
Legend has it that while the Sage Agastya was performing his penance, crows disturbed him and he cursed that the crows cannot enter the place. As the crow is the [[Vahana]] for Lord [[Shani]], it is believed that Shani cannot enter this place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/travel/010516/tourist-attraction-kurnool-nandi-idol-slowly-growing.html |title=Tourist attraction: Kurnool Nandi idol slowly ‘growing’ |website=Deccanchronicle.com |access-date=2016-12-28}}</ref>

== Transportation ==
Yaganti is located in the Kurnool District in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, approximately 100 km from the city of [[Kurnool]]. The temple is 14 km west of [[Banaganapalle]] (Mandal headquarters) on the Banaganapalle-Peapully road.we can reach the temple even from the Historic site [[Belum caves]] in 1.5hrs and measures a distance of 45 km.

==Gallery==

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File:Yaganti 1.jpg|Hills around the temple
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Commons category|Yaganti}}

{{Hindu Temples in Andhra Pradesh}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Kurnool district]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Andhra Pradesh]]

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