About Agasthyeswara Swamy Temple
Agasthyeswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Proddatur town in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Penna River. Believed to have been installed by Sage Agastya, the temple is a prominent local pilgrimage centre. It features traditional South Indian temple architecture with a Shiva lingam as the presiding deity and attracts devotees especially during Maha Shivaratri and Karthika Masam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Shiva temple complex in the centre of Proddatur near the Penna River. The main shrine houses a Shiva lingam with Nandi facing the sanctum, pillared mandapas and gopuram-style entrance. The surroundings are urban with market streets nearby. Visitors can have darshan, observe daily pujas and aarti, and explore the temple courtyard. The atmosphere is devotional, especially during festival days.
Key highlights
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Ancient Shiva temple on the banks of the Penna River in Proddatur
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Presiding deity Lord Shiva as Agasthyeswara, believed to be installed by Sage Agastya
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Traditional South Indian temple architecture with sanctum, mandapa and Nandi
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Major celebrations during Maha Shivaratri and Karthika Masam
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Important local pilgrimage centre in YSR Kadapa district