Jaganmohini Kesava Temple Ryali

Getting there

• By road

  Ryali is 40 km from Rajahmundry, 74 km from Kakinada and 34 km from Amalapuram. It is a village 3 km from Ravulapalem.

Why devotees come here

Jaganmohini Kesava Temple stands in Ryali, a village in Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. Vishnu is worshipped here as Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy, and the Mohini form is shown on the back of the idol. Ryali is noted for the temple, which the district lists among its places of tourist interest.

Ryali is a village in Atreyapuram mandal of the Amalapuram revenue division. The temple is one reason Ryali is a tourist spot. Legend says Vishnu came to the rescue of the gods in the guise of Mohini during a quarrel with the demons over nectar. Vishnu is shown with the Mohini form on the back of the one idol.

Legend says a king hunting here dreamt that the shrine lay underground. He found the idol at the place where a chariot nail fell.

King Vikrama Deva is said to have built a small temple here in the 11th century, and worship was arranged during his reign. The temple's enclosures were developed and the temple was renovated in 1936. The Shiva and Vishnu temples face each other, a feature described as very rare.

Festivals

• March or AprilJaganmohini Kesava Swamy Kalyanam

  The ceremonial wedding of the deities, held from Chaitra Sudha Navami to Pournami.

• AugustSri Krishnastami

  Observed on Sravana Bahula Astami, in August.

• OctoberDevi Navaratri

  The temple observes the Devi Navaratrams festival in October.

Tips for your visit

• The Shiva and Vishnu shrines face each other, so you can see both in one visit.
• The temple has one choultry building with 8 rooms for guests, which is useful if you plan an overnight visit.

Questions people ask