Though Srikakulam flashes across our minds the splendid image of Swayamvyakta Andhra Mahavishnu, and narrates many sports of Srikakuleswara, it also houses an ancient Sivaalaya. 

This sacred shrine lies at the confluence of three rivers Swarnamukhi, Bhima and Kalyani. 

This powerful goddess is a village deity only, but captured the imagination of the villagers and town dwellers as well in such a spectacular way that they fall at the feet of the Mother whenever any thing goes amiss in their daily existence. 

This famous ancient place has perched a coveted place in the temple history due to its association with the infinitely popular Balanagamma folk lore story popularised by the Burrakatha artistes akin to Harikatha bhagavathothamas. 

Vijaywada is a gateway to the south and also a large business and cultural centre. 

This legendary thirtha kshetra lying on the bank of Kalindi river was the scene of battle fought between Krishna and Jambavant in the Dwaparayuga over the affair of precious samantakamani. 

Mahanandi, the premier shrine of the nine Nandi Kshetras located in the Nallamalai hills, a long range of hills lying in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh has a rich spiritual wealth manifesting in many unique features, like a huge Nandi stature gushing out a steady stream of crystal clear water perennially for over centuries; Swamyambhu linga with cow's hoof marks on the top, and the Mother's temple with a potent Sri Chakra installed by Sri Adi Sankara.