Boyakonda Gangamma Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Tirupati Airport is the nearest domestic airport, about 145 to 155 km from the temple.

• By train

  Madanapalle Road is the nearest railway station, about 20 to 23 km from the temple.

• By road

  Regular buses run to nearby towns such as Madanapalle, Punganur and Chittoor.

Why devotees come here

Boyakonda Gangamma Temple stands at Boyakonda in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, and Madanapalle is the district headquarters. The temple is dedicated to Gangamma, an incarnation of Shakti, and is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre in the region. Its Navaratri festival draws lakhs of people each year.

Boyakonda Gangamma Temple stands at Boyakonda in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Gangamma, an incarnation of Shakti. Devotees regard her as the sister of Venkateswara. The temple is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre in the region.

Legend says a group of tribals who were fleeing prayed to the hill for help. The spirit of Gangamma came down from the hillock, sheltered the tribals and crushed the Nawab's army.

The Boya and Pala Ekari communities built the temple after their victory over the Nawab's troops. The Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department took over the temple in 1990. The Navaratri festival is held once a year over nine days, and it brings lakhs of people from across India, particularly the south.

Festivals

• Once a year, over nine daysNavaratri and Dussehra

  A nine-day celebration at the temple that brings lakhs of people from across India, particularly the south.

Tips for your visit

• Taxis and autos run from Madanapalle Road station to the temple.
• Navaratri brings lakhs of people to the temple each year, so expect large crowds that week.

Questions people ask