Kotappakonda

Kotappakonda is a Hindu temple in Narasaraopet mandal, India, sitting atop a hill that rises above the surrounding plains. The main shrine is reached by a steep stone stairway that winds between rocks and low vegetation.

A local landowner commissioned the stone stairway in the 18th century to ease access to the shrine for pilgrims. This construction transformed the difficult mountain trek into an orderly climb with fixed steps.

The name Trikoteswara unites three sacred peaks into a single place of worship where pilgrims gather to pray and present offerings. During the festival, devotees walk up the mountain with decorated animals, fulfilling a traditional vow to Shiva.

The temple opens in the morning and afternoon with a midday break, allowing visitors to choose cooler hours for the climb. Regular buses depart from Narasaraopet and reach the base of the stairway.

The deity inside combines three figures into a single form, a combination rarely found in Hindu worship. This merging makes the shrine a special destination for believers seeking this rare representation.