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Boiyakonda Gangamma Temple

Boiyakonda Gangamma Temple, Hindu temple in Chowdepalli, Chittoor District, India.

Description

Boiyakonda Gangamma Temple is a Hindu shrine located on a hillock near Diguvapalli, built with natural marble flooring and walls created from sand-based construction materials. The site functions as a religious centre where pilgrims and visitors come to pay their respects at the sanctum.

History

The temple was built following a conflict when two local tribes sought refuge at this location and defeated forces opposing them. The construction commemorated their victory and established the site as a sacred place for the surrounding communities.

Culture

The temple honours Goddess Gangamma, worshipped here as a manifestation of feminine divine power. Visitors encounter traditional rituals especially during the annual Navaratri celebrations, when the site becomes a centre for devotional practices.

Practical

The temple is accessible daily and visitors should expect warm weather and a hilltop location requiring some climbing. It is advisable to wear modest clothing appropriate for a sacred site and bring plenty of water, especially during hot seasons.

Did you know?

Beneath the temple lies a sacred well whose water local inhabitants use for their fields, believing it enhances their crops. The well remains an integral part of daily agricultural practices in the surrounding area.

GPS coordinates
13.56756,78.46317
Latest update
December 13, 2025 12:20

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