Nadakuduru temple History

Nadakuduru temple History

In the past, a demon named Narakasura was tormenting people. All the people prayed to Lord Krishna. Hearing the cries and prayers of the people, Lord Krishna, along with Satyabhama, killed the demon. On the fourth day of Ashvayuja Shuddha Chaturdashi, the torment of Naraka was relieved, so that day is called Naraka Chaturdashi. All the people burst firecrackers with joy and happiness. Thus, the festival of Diwali came, according to the Puranas.

 

According to Skandha Purana, the killing of Narakasura, which filled all the people with joy, took place in the Nadakuduru area of Challapalli mandal of Krishna district in AP. The riverside village Nadakuduru became a place of hellfire that day. According to the legend, after killing Narakasura, Lord Krishna, along with Satyabhama, worshipped the deities Lakshmi and Narayana who appeared here with flowers. After that, Lord Krishna brought Patali trees from the Devavanam and planted them in the walking path. This area which flourished as Narakottarak Kshetra was later transformed into Narakotturu, Nadakdur and Nadakuduru. The idols of Lakshmi and Narayana, which are said to have been worshipped by Lord Krishna, are in a temple in the Karthika Vanam here.

 

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Distance:  Challapalli to Nadakuduru, Prudhveeshwara Swamy Temple 6.3 km 15 min

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