Agastheeswara Temple - Mukkoti - History, Timings & Entry Fee
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#19 of 24 Places to Visit in Tirupati
Distance (From Tirupati): 12 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 30 Mins
Place Location: On The Way To Chandragiri
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: This place is situated on the way to Chandragiri and both places can be visited together
At a distance of 12 km from Tirupati, 3 km from Chandragiri & 29 km from Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, Agastheeswara Temple is located in Mukkoti at the confluence of three rivers, Swarnamukhi, Bhima and Kalyani.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple has three beautifully sculptured entrances that heighten the grandeur of the hall inside. A separate shrine for Goddess Parvati is also located with in the temple. Just opposite the shrine in the middle of the river is a mandap on which the statues of Lord Venkateswara, Ayyappa and Ganapati have been installed. A small shrine dedicated to Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Anjaneya is located near the tank.
