Siddeswara kshetram

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Siddeswara kshetram
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Chittoor District
Deity Lord Siddeswara along with Parvathi Ammavaru and Nandi
Location
Location Gurramkonda
State Andhra Pradesh
CountryIndia

Siddeswara Kshetram, popularly known for "Siddeswara Swamy Temple", is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Siddeswara on the hilltop of Siddeswara Gutta in Gurramkonda in India. It is one of the oldest temples in Chittoor District.

The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has Lord Siddeswara along with Parvathi Ammavaru and Nandi The temple is located on a hilltop.

History and legend

Locals used to celebrate jathara at the time of shivarathri at the temple. The practice was renewed in 2013 and three new idols were placed in the temple.

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