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Brahmamgari Matham
Brahmamgari Matham
Kandimallayapalle | |
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 Brahmamgari Matham lake | |
  Brahmamgari Matham Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°50′29″N 78°52′49″E / 14.84139°N 78.88028°ECoordinates: 14°50′29″N 78°52′49″E / 14.84139°N 78.88028°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | YSR district |
| Revenue division | Badvel |
| Mandal | Brahmamgari Matham mandal |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 516503 |
| Telephone code | +91–8569 |
| Website | http://www.kalagnani.com |
Brahmamgari Matham is a village in YSR district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Brahmamgari Matham mandal of Badvel revenue division.[1]
History[edit]
YSR district was one of the 13 new districts formed in 2022 , with its headquarters at Kadapa. The reorganisation of the districts increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh to 26. It has 3 revenue divisions - Jammalamadugu revenue division, Kadapa revenue division and Badvel revenue division.[2]
Kadapa district was renamed YSR district in 2010 after Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy (8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009), who was chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for two terms. In a political career spanning 30 years, he never lost an election. He died in a helicopter accident.[3][4][5][6]
Geography[edit]
Kandimallayapalle is located 60 km away from Kadapa. It is well connected with roads. The preferable route from Kadapa to Kandimallayapalle is via Mydukuru. From Mydukur, the distance is 25 km. The nearest railway station to Brahmamgari Matam is Kadapa. The nearest airport is Kadapa airport.
Brahmamsagar Reservoir[edit]
The Sri Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy Reservoir was named after Pothuluru Veerabrahmendra Swamy and is part of the Telugu Ganga irrigation project. The reservoir is also known as the Sundupalli reservoir. Its foundation stone was laid by the late N. T. Rama Rao. The reservoir has a capacity of 17.73 tmcft. Along with the surrounding hills, the reservoir has become a popular tourist place where boats are available for hire.[7]
Culture[edit]
It is a pilgrimage centre. The village is known as Sri Pothuluri Veera Brahmandra Swamy who entered into a samadhi alive in front of his disciples. He is considered to be the author of the Kālagnānaṁ, a book of predictions. His prophetic texts are also known as the Govinda Vakyas.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "YSR District". About District > Map of District. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "YSR District". About District > History. Andhra Pradesh Government. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kadapa district to be named after YSR". 4 September 2009. The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kadapa district to be named after YSR". PTI 18 June 2010. The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Y S Rajasekhara Reddy". i love india.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ↑ "Sundupalli Reservoir D05214". Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
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