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Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
Mantralayam
Village
Mantralayam is located in Andhra PradeshMantralayamMantralayamLocation in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaShow map of Andhra PradeshMantralayam is located in IndiaMantralayamMantralayamMantralayam (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 15°56′30″N 77°25′41″E / 15.94167°N 77.42806°E / 15.94167; 77.42806
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKurnool
Population
 • Total14,452
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN518345
Telephone code08512
Vehicle registrationAP 21
Mantralayam temple

Mantralayam is a pilgrim village in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River on the border with neighbouring state of Karnataka. It is known for being the site of the samadhi 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.

References

  1. "NPR Report".
  2. Eswaran, Arcot. "Mantralayam for that healing touch". The Hindu. No. 18 October 2002. The Hindu Newspaper. Archived from the original on 25 February 2003. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  3. DHNS (3 October 2009). "Dramatic rescue of Mantralayam seer". Deccan Herald. Deccan Herald Newspaper. Retrieved 11 March 2017.

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Kurnool district
District headquartersKurnool
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