Mantralayam is a pilgrim village in

Kurnool district Kurnool district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after the districts are reorganised in April 2022. It is located in the north western part of the state and is bounded by Nandyal d ...

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, India, on the banks of the

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on the border with neighbouring state of

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. It is known for being the site of the

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of Raghavendra Tirtha, a saint who lived in the 17th century. He is believed to have chosen to be enshrined alive in a meditative state in front of his disciples at the site of the temple. Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra Math and temples on the banks of the river.

Demographics

Mantrayalam Taluk has a population of 61,294 people with roughly 92% Hindus, 7% Muslims and 0.5% Christians and 0.2% people following other faith. Telugu is the official language and spoken as mother tongue overwhelmingly and

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and

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spoken in minority.

Cities Nearby mantralayam:

The primary cities near Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh, India are Kurnool, Raichur (Karnataka), and Hyderabad. These cities are located relatively close to Mantralayam, making them easily accessible for travel and exploration. Mantralayam itself is a small town located on the Tungabhadra River, near the border with Karnataka, and is known as a pilgrimage site. Here's a more detailed look: * Kurnool: Located in Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool is about 90 kilometers from Mantralayam. * Raichur: In Karnataka, Raichur is just across the border from Mantralayam. * Hyderabad: While not directly adjacent, Hyderabad is a major metropolitan area and can be reached by various routes from Mantralayam. Mantralayam is also well-connected to other cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka through road and rail transportation.

References

External links

Official Website of SRS Matha, Mantralayam
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