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26-671: The deity of the temple is known as Andhra Maha Vishnu or Srikakulandhra Maha Vishnu . The main sanctum of the temple survived at least since the time of the Satavahana emperors . The deity for whom the Satavahanas built the temple is unknown. The temple was also repaired and worshipped restored by the Rajas of Challapalli after a period of decline due to Muslim raids. This temple has many attractions and historical links. As many as 32 inscriptions, including those issued by Krishnadevaraya , appear on

52-1006: A moment , through fit prayers, from heaven. Taittirīya-Brāhmaṇa mentions the names of 15 muhūrtas as follows: Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa describes a muhūrta as 1/15th portion of a day: átʰa yaccáturviṃśatimātmáno'kuruta tásmāc-cátur-viṃśaty-ardʰa-māsaḥ saṃ-vatsaraḥ sá etaiś-cátur-viṃśatyā triṃ-śád-iṣṭakair-ātmábʰir-na vyábʰavat-sa páñca-daśā́hno rūpā́ṇy-apaśyad-ātmánas-tanvò muhūrtā́lokam-pr̥ṇāḥ páñca-daśaiva rā́tres-tadyán-muhu trā́yante tásmān-muhurtā átʰa yát-kṣudrāḥ sánta imā́ṃ-lokā́n-āpūráyanti tásmāl-lokam-pr̥ṇā́ḥ (X.4.2.18) saṃvatsarásya muhūrtā́ yā́vanto muhūrtā́s tā́vanti páñcadaśa kŕ̥̄tvaḥ kṣiprā́ṇi yā́vanti kṣiprā́ṇi tā́vanti páñcadaśa kŕ̥̄tva etárhīṇi yā́vanty etárhīṇi tā́vanti páñcadaśa kŕ̥̄tva idā́nīni yā́vantīdā́nīni tā́vantaḥ páñcadaśa kŕ̥̄tvaḥ prā́ṇā́ yā́vantaḥ prā́ṇā́s tā́vanto 'nā́ yā́vanto 'nā́s tā́vanto nimeṣā́ yā́vanto nimeṣā́s tā́vanto lomagartā́ yā́vanto lomagartā́s tā́vanti svedā́yanā́ni yā́vanti svedā́yanā́ni tā́vanta eté stokā́ varṣanti (XII.3.2.5b) It

78-461: A host of divine gods resided in the form of three lingams. Āndhra Viṣhṇu assisted by divine gods having fought with the great giant Nishambhu for thirteen yugas killed him in battle and took up his residence with the sages on the banks of the river Godavari , since which time, the Andhra country has been named Trilingam. Andhra Nayaka Satakam was written by Kasula Purushottama Kavi , a poet who enjoyed

104-466: A little at my friendly bidding rest, Holy Ones, a moment in your journey. With hymn sublime soliciting your favour Kuśika's son hath called unto the River. and रूपं-रूपं मघवा बोभवीति मायाः कर्ण्वानस्तन्वं परि सवाम तरिर्यद दिवः परि मुहूर्तमागात सवैर्मन्त्रैरन्र्तुपा रतावा Maghavan weareth every shape at pleasure, effecting magic changes in his body, Holy One, drinker out of season, coming thrice, in

130-559: Is Telugu and Telugu will be a protection. A language used in courts of all kings. In the languages of the all nations Telugu is used in abundance and is excellent. Within Amuktamalyada itself it was mentioned that on a Harivasara , Sri Krishnadevaraya had the Darsan of Andhra Viṣhṇu. Harivasara is the time between the last four muhurtas of Ekadasi and the first four muhurtas of Dwadasi, i.e., 6 hours and 24 minutes. This incident of visiting

156-454: Is a combination of the Sanskrit root words muhu (moment/immediate) and ṛta (order). The Ṛg Ved III.33.5 accordingly mentions this descriptive term. Ṛta refers to the natural, yearly order of the seasons, so muhūrta refers to the daily reflection of these. Also, cf., Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa X.4.2.18, as below. The Muhūrtas are traditionally calculated by assuming sunrise at 06:00 am on

182-413: Is demonstrated in the way "Muhūrt" is used in present-day South Asia for calculating the most auspicious moment for a Vedic-Hindu Wedding ceremony. Astrologers are often hired to calculate a moment for the wedding so that any possible divinely-sourced problems can be averted. Jakatdar suggests a shift in the contemporary temperament regarding the traditional approach to calculating such events, to accommodate

208-520: Is native of this village. Challapalli is located at 16°07′00″N 80°56′00″E  /  16.1167°N 80.9333°E  / 16.1167; 80.9333 . It has an average elevation of 7 metres (23 ft). It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the district headquarters, Machilipatnam , and lies on the border of the Krishna District and the Guntur District near Repalle , in

234-463: Is part of the initiation rite for the Svetambar mendicants or those who pursue a perpetual state of heightened meditative awareness. They take the samayik, a vow for life taken for short periods, preferably one or two muhūrts, where one muhūrt constitutes forty minutes. Traditionally, it is common practice amongst Hindus to start or avoid starting significant tasks like religious ceremonies, etc. on

260-468: Is said to be existing from 1010 A.D., and was reconstructed twice before now. In Andhra Kaumudi , a Telugu grammar book it was mentioned that he was son of Suchandra. It seems Āndhra Viṣhṇu having built an immense wall, connecting Sri Sailam , Bheemeswaram , and Kaleshwaram , with the Mahendra hills, formed in it three gates, in which the three eyed Ishwara , bearing the trident in his hand and attended by

286-605: Is stated in Manusmṛti that 18 nimeṣas ("twinklings of the eye") are 1 kāṣṭhā , 30 kāṣṭhās are 1 kāla , 30 kālas are one muhūrta , and 30 muhūrtas are one day and night. It is a common practice in Hinduism to perform or avoid activities like important religious ceremonies on the basis of the quality of a particular Muhūrta. One or more Muhūrtas are recommended by the Vedic scriptures when performing rituals and other ceremonies. This

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312-556: The Brāhmaṇas , muhūrta denotes a division of time: 1/30 of a day, or a period of 48 minutes. An alternative meaning of "moment" is also common in the Brāhmanạs . In the Rigveda muhūrta exclusively means, "moment". Each muhūrta is further divided into 30 kalā , (1 kalā = 1.6 minutes or 96 seconds). Each kalā is further divided into 30 kāṣṭhā (1 kāṣṭhā ≈ 3.2 seconds). Muhurta

338-559: The Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya was travelling via Vijayawada during his Kalinga campaign. He had conquered Vijayawada , Kondapalli fort and the surrounding areas. He learned of the holy temple of Andhra Viṣhṇu and visited Srikakulam village for a few days. He performed the Ekadasi Vratam during that time. It is here that Andhra Viṣhṇu appeared to the emperor in an early morning dream. Krishnadevaraya said Observing

364-543: The vernal equinox , which is the Vedic New Year. Not all of the constellations cross the zenith, so that it is not in every case clear which constellation presides over the Muhūrta. Yet it is clear that one or more prominent features of the correlate constellations, from which the later Muhūrtas draw their respective names, falls within the celestial longitude of the same, drawn from the polar axis. The term appears as early as

390-627: The 15th century until recently when the Kingdom was disbanded due to the land Cease Act of the Indian Government. This article about a location in Krishna district is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Muhurtas Muhūrta ( Sanskrit : मुहूर्त , romanized :  muhūrtaṃ ) is a Hindu unit of time along with nimiṣa , kāṣṭhā , and kalā in the Hindu calendar . In

416-582: The Raja of Challapalli, Yaralagadda Ankineedu Prasad built Challapalli. The town of Challapalli developed around the palace and became the capital for the Devarkota Estate. The last crowned monarch of Challapalli was Yarlagadda Sivaram Prasad (1906–1976). As of 2012, the royal family members no longer reside in the fort. Yarlagadda Rajas of the Challapalli fort and Zamindari were the rulers in this area from

442-476: The South Guntur District. According to the 2011 Census of India , Challapalli had a population of 17,069 inhabitants: 8,183 males and 8,884 females. It has an average gender ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males, which is higher than the national average of 940 per 1,000. The average literacy rate stands at 83.28%, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%. In the early 18th century,

468-456: The basis of the quality of a particular Muhūrta. The Vedic scriptures also generally recommend one or more Muhūrtas to perform rituals and practices. The most widely known example of this practice: Brahma Muhūrta , approximately one and a half hours before sunrise or more precisely is 1Hr 36 Mins. i.e. 96 Minutes = 2 Muhūrta or 4 Ghaṭīkā, is recommended in all practices of yoga is traditionally considered most apt for meditation . However, it

494-458: The ever increasing complexity of modern life. The muhūrt has the same utility in the marriage rites in Hinduism. Another example is the so-called Brahma Muhūrta, which is about one and a half hours before sunrise. This particular time, which is associated with the constellations during the Vernal Equinox, is said to be auspicious for practicing yoga. There is also the case of samayik , which

520-456: The fast of the Vishnu's Day, in the fourth and last watch of that God's night, Andhra Vishnu came to me in my dream. His body was a radiant black, blacker than the rain cloud. His eyes wise and sparkling, put the lotus to shame. He was clothed in the best golden silk, finer still than the down on his eagle's wings. The red sunrise is pale compared to ruby on his chest. Andhra Viṣhṇu told him to compose

546-694: The patronage of the Zamindar of Challapalli in Diviseema region of Andhra Pradesh . After hearing this satakam and being moved by it, the Srikakulandhra Maha Vishnu Temple was also repaired and worshipped restored by the Zamindars of Challapalli . This satakam is notable because of the vyāja ninda and vyāja stuti employed to denounce Andhra Viṣhṇu and put him down for his various qualities and actions while actually praising him indirectly. Once

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572-885: The story of his wedding with Andal at Srirangam . He also ordered the emperor to tell the story in the Telugu language. The emperor obliged, composing Amuktamalyada which is one of the most famous poetic works in Telugu literature . From 14th poem of this work we can see that the Lord Śrī Āndhra Viṣhṇu refers himself as King of Telugus (Telugu Vallabhunḍa) . తెలుఁగ దేల నన్న దేశంబు దెలుఁగేను తెలుఁగు వల్లభుండఁ దెలుఁ గొకండ యెల్ల నృపులగొలువ నెరుఁగ వే బాసాడి దేశభాషలందుఁ తెలుఁగు లెస్స telugadElayanna, dESambu telugEnu telugu vallaBhunDa telugokanDa yella nRpulu golva nerugavE bAsADi dESa BhAShalandu telugu lessa Meaning of Quote :"The nation that knows Telugu will have clarity. Vallaba (Chief herdsman, lord)

598-426: The temple must be between Ahobilam Śaasanam (dated December 1515) and Simhāchalam Śaasanam (dated 30 March 1515) In 1962, the Telugu movie named Srikakula Andhra Maha Vishnu Katha was made based on the story of this legendary king, directed by A. K. Sekhar, casting N. T. Rama Rao , Jamuna , S. V. Ranga Rao , M. Balaiah , Relangi , Girija, L. Vijaya Lakshmi, Chaya Devi , Mudigonda Linga Murthy . Producer

624-522: The walls of the temple. The presiding deity has some striking peculiarities. The deity holds a sankha in right hand and a chakra in left hand as against usual practice of vice versa.The inscriptions on Avatars were added after 1010 reconstruction. The oldest version had no reference to any other forms. Likewise, Krishna does not find place in dasavatara (the ten incarnations of Vishnu) here. The list includes, Matsya, Koorma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Buddha and Kalki. The present temple

650-586: The Ṛg Veda, where, according to Monier Williams, it means "a moment", but does not evidence any specification of an exact periodicity there as received in later works, such as the Śatapatha-Brāhmaṇa , "The One Hundred Path Riddle" or the Taittirīya-Brāhmaṇa , "The Partridge's Riddle". Pt. Vijay Shrikrishna Jakatdar points to two specific Ṛg Veda passages that employ the term, III.33.5, and III.53.8: रमध्वं मे वचसे सोम्याय रतावरीरुप मुहूर्तमेवैः पर सिन्धुमछा बर्हती मनीषावस्युरह्वे कुशिकस्य सूनुः Linger

676-473: Was D. Lakshminarayana Chowdary and music was given by Pendyala Nageswara Rao . Srinivas, Sistla., (Tr.) Sri Krishna Deva Raya's Amuktamalyada, Visakhapatnam, 2010. Challapalli Challapalli (officially known as Challapalle ) is a town in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . It is located in the Challapalli mandal , Machilipatnam revenue division . Tollywood actor Nani

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