Hotels near Alivelu Manga Sametha Shri Venkateswara Temple, Yanam

Famous for performing child marriages in the pre- independence era, the Alivelu Manga Sametha Shri Venkateswara Temple is a revered religious landmark in Yanam that attracts devotees from the whole of India. After witnessing the dedicated efforts of social reformer, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the temple has risen up to the thoughts and beliefs of modern India.

The idol here is popularly known as "Venkanna Babu", "Chaldikudu Venkanna" and "Meesala Venkanna" and is therefore known as "Venkanna Babu Temple", "Chaldikudu Venkanna Temple" and "Meesala Venkanna Temple".

Some of the prime attractions that make this temple worth visiting are:

• The Swamy Idol is having big mustaches cannot be found anywhere else.
• The Venkanna Festival is celebrated in the month of March with great zeal and fervour.
• It till date prominently beholds the sculptures of the era of the kings of Rajamahendravaram.

This significant land of worship in South India is a must visit destination not only for pilgrims, but also for all those who want to sail in the rich waters of Indian history.