Temples

Andhra Pradesh is one of the states in India where various styles of temples are found.

During the 1st century AD, Satavahanas contributed in the construction of many works of art, the remains of theses architectures can be seen at Amaravati near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. At the excavations at Nagarjunakonda many temples built by Ikshvakus were found. The Tirupati Venkateswara Temple and the Kalahasteeswara Temple are the oldest temples in Andhra Pradesh, belonging to the pre Christian times. The history of Andhra Pradesh informs us about the the architectural styles of the temples situated here. This ancient temple of Tirupati is dedicated to Balaji or Venkatachalapati.The Jyotirlingas of Shiva is placed in Sree Sailam near Kurnool. The Alampur Nava Bhramma Temples are built by the Chalukyas. It comprises of the nine ancient temples dedicated to Shiva and constructed after the 7th century. The North East of Andhra Pradesh was ruled by the Ganga Kings and built temples which reflect the Orissa style of architecture. The Sree Sailam temple and the embellished Lepakshi temples were built and patronized by the Vijayanagar Empire. Hanumakonda was the ancient capital of the Kakatiyas of Warangal. The thousand pillar temple is situated here which is an example of great craftsmanship. Thus, the temples of Andhra Pradesh acknowledges the history and the patronage of dynasties like the Cholas, the Pallavas, the Chalukyas of Deccan , the Eastern Gangas and the Vijayanagar Kings.

The following links provide information on the temples in Andhra Pradesh: