Yaganti Temple Kurnool

The Yaganti Temple is one of the most famous temples for Lord Shiva, located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Yaganti Temple is also known to be as Sri Uma Maheswara Temple. Sri Veerabhadra Swamy is the Kshetra Palaka of this temple. The temple was built in the 15th century and the temple has the main idols of Lord Shiva and Parvathi in a single stone. This temple is the only place where Lord Shiva worshipped in the main form of an idol as people believe that Agastya was performed by Lord Shiva to make the appearance in the form of Ardhanareeswara. The Nandi idol present in this temple is increasing in size. Here the name Uma indicates the Goddess Parvathi and Maheswara refers to Lord Shiva temple, so it is known as Uma Maheswara temple and Maha Shivaratri is the main festival celebrated in the month of February to March.How to Reach Yaganti Temple KurnoolYaganti Temple of Kurnool can be reached by road, rail and airways. Read the given below details for more information.By RoadKurnool has its bus stand, which is well connected via buses with major important destinations in Andhra Pradesh. Autorickshaw, taxi and car facilities are also available there to reach Yaganti Temple.By RailNandyal Railway Station is the most preferable railhead, located at a distance of 48 km from Yaganti Temple.By AirRajiv Gandhi International Airport of Hyderabad is the most convenient airport to reach Kurnool. From there, you can reach Yaganti Temple by hiring a taxi or car.Best Time to Visit Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara TempleIf you are planning to visit Yaganti Temple of Kurnool, plan your journey during the months from October to February (cooler months), when the weather is comfortable while traveling.