Tripuranthakam
| Tripurantakam | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Tripurantakam Location in Andhra Pradesh, India  Tripurantakam Tripurantakam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16°0′2.34″N 79°27′22.77″E / 16.0006500°N 79.4563250°ECoordinates: 16°0′2.34″N 79°27′22.77″E / 16.0006500°N 79.4563250°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Prakasam |
| Mandal | Tripuranthakam |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,392 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 523326 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Famous for its Tripurantakeswara Temple,Tripurantakam is a village in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Tripuranthakam mandal in Markapur revenue division.[1]
As per Shiva Purana, Shiva destroyed Tripurasuras(demons ruling three cities) here. Since he destroyed the three cities along with the demons he is called Tripuranthakeswara and this place is called Tripuranthakam. Sri Pravathi sahita Tripurantakeswara swamy temple is on the top of the hill and there is a secret underground passage to Srisailam from the temple premises.
Below the hill in a pond is Bala Thripura Sundari temple. Tripurantaka Bala Tripurasundari Devi (swayambhu) is the first incarnation of Adiparasakthi. Here she resides in the form of a little Girl.
References
- ↑ "Prakasam District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 117, 171. Retrieved 19 June 2015.