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[[Antarvedi]] is famous for its unique{{cn|date=February 2021}} [[temple]] known as Neelakanteswara temple. The presiding deities of this temple are [[Shiva]] and [[Parvati]]  who is also known Neelakanta. [[Puranas]] indicate that [[Brahma]] has worshipped the idol of Lord Shiva at this temple and thus this temple is one of the most important [[Shiva temple]] in [[India]]. The temple is one of the [[Ancient history|ancient]] temples of India with devotees thronging to this place during [[Shiva ratri|Shiva Ratri]] Festival. [[Antarvedi]] is located in [[East Godavari district]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].
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Antarvedi, in terms of geographical surface area, covers about 4 square miles (6.4 km). The village contains the widely revered [[Neelakandeswarar Temple|Neelakanteswara]] temple, located opposite [[Vasishta]] [[Godavari River|Godavari]], and it is said that Antarvedi is "the second [[Varanasi]] by the grace of the Lord." A launch pad allows visitors to land on the small island at the other side of the Godavari River - from this point, travel can then be undertaken to where the river discharges into the ocean.
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== See also ==
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*[[Antarvedi]]
*[[Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Antarvedi|Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Temple]]
 
== External links ==
*[http://tourismeveryone.com/India-Telangana-Nizamabad-Neelakanteshwara_Temple Neelakanteshwara Temple]
*[[Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Antarvedi|Lakshmi Narasimha Temple]], [[Antarvedi]]
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