Mantralayam is a pilgrim village in Kurnool district in

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, India, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River on the border with neighbouring

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state. It is known for the brundavana of

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, a saint who lived in 17th century and who entered into samadhi alive in front of his disciples. Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra Matha and temples on the banks of river.

References

External links

Official Website of SRS Matha, Mantralayam
{{Cities and towns in Kurnool district Cities and towns in Kurnool district