Megalith - 3 {Daddolam} Sundupalli

Jangamolla banda

Jangamolla banda is a sloppy hill adjacent to a small village nearly 5kms., towards east of chandragiri town of chittoor dist. A.P., INDIA. On this hill top there is a shiva temple built by jangamas. Towards east of this temple a megalith structure stands robustly , may be used by the iron age people.From jangamolla banda a few furlongs towards north stands a gopuram on a big rock. Beneath this rock  there is a big shiva temple, may be kings of  pallava period. this temple excavated by treasure hunters. One more temple is also there in poor condition. We request  Archaeological survey of india ( ASI ) to protect these sites to save heritage of india.

Commemorative Coins of India

commemorative coins are basically in two forms - proof and uncirculated variety. the proof coins are of highest quality and frost finish, where as uncirculated coins are of very good quality and shining finish.commemorative coins wii be issued on special occassions or events. high denomination of these coins contain 50% silver. these coins are not meant for public circulation, but for coin collectors only. reserve bank of india is minting these type of coins since 1964.

Gudimallam

gudi mallam is a small village in chittoor district of andhra pradesh. it can be reached from thirupathi via papanaidupeta.it is said that gudi mallam is previously called " gudi pallam " which means a temple below the ground level.in this village there is a distinguished shiv temple called parasurameswara swamy temple which is historically assigned to 1st or 2nd century.main deity shiv can be seen in the form of " lingodhbhava " . shiv murthy is standing on a demon in the form of phallus, which is symbolic of the generative power in the nature.

Thirumala Venkateswara Swamy

tirumala

Sundupalli Megaliths

Sundupalli megaliths
there are a number of megaliths round the world. in india most megaliths or ( sila samadhulu ) are also called as " pandava gullu" meaning pandava temples.as per historians most megaliths were of neo-lithic period which lasts from 2500 b.c. to 1000b.c. followed by iron age. megaliths are still a mystery to reveal. are they tombs? or are they linked with astronomy ? sundu palli is a mandal head quarter of ysr district of andhra pradesh ( india ). it is nearly 25kms from rayachoty. from sundupalli 5kms towards north , there is a small sloppy hill near kammagutta palli, named " patthi konda " , on which these megaliths can be found. many local people are not aware of these ruined stone structures. nearly 20 to 30 structures are there , some ruined by treasure hunters and some were crushed to pieces to make road metal. these megalith structures are very peculiar - a rectangle shaped stone chamber structure with a capstone, surrounded by flower petals like carved stones . SAVE OUR HERITAGE!!!

Penchala Kona Jayanthi

Penchala kona, is  located in Rapur mandal of Nellore district in Andhrapradesh,India.The 'PENCHALA ' name derived from 'PENUSILA ' which means a huge rock or twined rock. The Lord in this temple is called penusila sri Narasimha swamy or somasila Narasimha swamy. Devotees call Him as one of 'nava narasimhas' in india.During jathra days huge crowds come over here from neighbouring  districts. water falls near the temple is to be seen.