Manakamana Temple (Andhra Pradesh)

Manakamana of Tumlingtar is a popular place for a
specific fair called Ekadashi. The temple was initially
inaccesible and one had to ride on horseback
for 2-3 days.

Manakamana Temple (Andhra Pradesh) Hindu Temples

Manakamana is the name of a Hindu Goddess. It is believed that the Goddess fulfills the wishes of the people. The term ‘mana’ means the ‘heart’ or ‘soul’ and ‘kamana’ means the ‘wish’. The most popular temple of Manakamana is in Gorkha. The others are in various places like Tumlingtar. It is said that a King of Gorkha was blessed by the goddess to get victory over small kingdoms and make a big Gorkha. Manakamana of Tumlingtar is a popular place for a specific fair called Ekadashi. The temple was initially inaccesible and one had to ride on horseback for 2-3 days. Now it is easily accessible by Cable Car.

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