Akkanna Madanna caves
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dated to mid 7th-century and dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. They consist of the upper (larger) and lower caves. The upper cave is better preserved, and has an important 7th-century inscription.
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Where it is
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Vijayawada Junction railway station (BZA), about 2 km by road.
- By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 25 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri – Mangalagiri, Guntur district, near Vijayawada and Amaravati (about 12 km)
- Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple (Amararama) – Amaravathi, Palnadu district (formerly Guntur district) (about 34 km)
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala – Dwaraka Tirumala, about 42 km from Eluru, Eluru district (about 106 km)
- Sri Someswara Janardhana Swamy Temple (Somarama) – Gunupudi, Bhimavaram, West Godavari district (about 124 km)
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