Temples in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pardesh is one of the oldest state of India and was created by combining the old princely state of Hyderabad with the Telgu-speaking portions of the former state of Madras. Most of this large state stands on the high Deccan plateau, sloping down to the low -lying coastal region to the east where the mighty Godavri and Krishna rivers meet Bay of Bengal in wide deltas.





Andhra Pardesh was once a major Buddhist centre and part of Ashoka's empire until it broke apart. Traces of early still remain in several places, particularly Amaravathi. the Sanchi of Andhra Pardesh. Later, in the 7th century, the chalukyas held power, but they in turn fell to the Chola kingdom of the south around the 10th century.








Andhra Pradesh is an illustration of the diverse styles of temple building in the Indian subcontinent. The temples that line the length and breadth of the State stand in silent acknowledgement of centuries of history and the patronage of various kingdoms such as the Cholas and Pallavas of Tamil Nadu, the Chalukyas of Deccan, the Eastern Gangas and the Vijayanagar Kings. The oldest temples in the State, Tirupati Venkateswara Temple and the Kalahasteeswara Temple that date back to the pre Christian times.