Modakondamma Temple

Modakondamma Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Modakondamma, located on a hillock near Paderu town in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, in the Eastern Ghats. Revered especially by local tribal communities, the temple is known for its hilltop setting with views of surrounding valleys and forests. It attracts devotees year-round and sees large gatherings during its annual Jatara festival, serving as an important religious and cultural landmark of the Paderu-Araku region.

Visitors can expect a small hilltop temple complex reached by a flight of steps, with a sanctum housing the idol of Goddess Modakondamma. The temple sits amid forested Eastern Ghats hills offering views of Paderu valley. The premises include a courtyard, small shrines and prasad shops. The atmosphere is devotional and relatively quiet outside festival days, with tribal devotees and pilgrims offering prayers. Basic facilities are available and the surrounding area is rural and scenic.