SRI MAVULLAMMA TEMPLE-BHIMAVARAM

SRI MAVULLAMMA TEMPLE

Sri Jaganmatha Mavullamma Ammavari Temple is in the town of Bhimavaram. The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Mavullamma. Colorful images and sculptures of various deities are engraved on the walls and can also be seen inside the temple complex. It represents the south Indian style of temples. Protector of people from evil spirits. It is believed Jaganmatha (Universal Mother goddess) Sri Mavullamma ammavaru (Mother goddess) is the incarnation of Mahakali (the goddess of Shakthi-Power) in olden days. It is believed that neighbour villagers treated her as their own villages mother goddess, so she is addressed as 'Mavullamma' (Mother goddess of my own village). The temple history of Jaganmatha Sri Mavullamma came to limelight in the year 1880 AD. It is believed that she is laid in Motupallivari street, under couple of pipal and Neem tree. Every year in the month of "Jyesta masa" (third month of auspicious Telugu almanac calendar) on "Paadyami" (new slender crescent moon day), devotees celebrates one month long celebration in these months. There is a festive look every where in and around the town. The Devastanam (Temple committee) and local fruit and vegetable trader's committee felicitates artists, actors, actresses, musicians, great men of all walks of the life.

In 1910 AD floods the Mulavirat (Statue of Mavullamma) partially damaged. Later reinstates by great artist, sculptor Sri Grandhi Narasanna's son Sri Grandhi Appa Rao. He carved the Mulavirat (Mavullamma Statue) from ferocious stature to pleasant present peace form.

It is believed ever since her dwelt the town has been become prosperous. The town gradually developing day by day with her blessings. The people have been living peacefully with her auspicious blessings.

The temple is 1 1/2 kms from Bhimavaram Railway junction. Number of buses and other conveyances are available for the convenience of the devotees.