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Sri Pydeti Subramanya Swamy Temple is one of the oldest and popular hindu temple, which is located on the outskirts of Pydeti village, Parigi Mandalam, of Sri Sathya Sai District (earlier name is Anantapur District), Andhra Pradesh State, India. It is well known fact that this Temple of Sri Subrmanya Swamy, is located on the banks of West Pinakini river on the outskirts of Pydeti village. The meaning of Pydeti in telugu language is Pydi means Gold and Eti means River. In otherwords, once upon a time, the gold was flowing in this river and accordingly, the name has been fixed as Pydeti. The Presiding deity of the Temple is Lord Subramanya Swamy residing in the form of Nagadevatha ( in Sarpa rupam) and the temple complex houses other deities viz., Shiva, Ganesha, Naga Devathas, etc.

The history says that this temple was built around 500 years back by the Bharadwaja Brahmins, devotees, villagers of Pydeti and nearby villages, viz., Ganapathipalli, Maruvapalli, Kalipi, Kothapally, Gummagatta and Utakur etc. Durning initial days, the temple was built by the villages with the Swamy Vigrahas, which are found from the Mother Pinakini River and installed near to the river by building a small garbha gudi in a very simple form. Due to bad weather conditions the temple was in a bad form. Later Late Sri.Bhadrappa (Karanam) and Late Shri.R.Aswatharao (Village head called Reddy) have collected donations to run rathostava every year in a small way. During 1960 onwards, one devotee Late Sri Venkatayya Setty from Kothapally village have contributed his wealth and renovated garbhagudi with a small structure. Later, in the next generation of the Bahmins family headed by Sri.Karanam Babu Prasad and Late Karanam Subramanyam have renovated the temple and built mantapas on either side within their available means. Further, the next generations of village Brahmins families and villagers have joined together and build one platform for the Peepul and neem trees, Brindavanam, entrance of raja-gopuram, Shiva Temple, dwajasthambam and other parts of the temple. In recent years, from the donations of the devotees, a Kalyana Mantapam-cum-Bhojanasala was constructed alongwith sanitary rooms. People always remember the donors for their heartful support to this temple during their life time. Still there are other developmental works are needs to be undertaken with the upcoming kind hearted donors for the improvement of the Lord Deity’s Temple.

Upon reaching the Temple, you will be greeted by Lord Sri Shiva Statue in front , on the Right side Lord Shiva Temple and on the Left side Sri Subramanya Swamy Rajagopuram. Once you enter the Rajagopuram in Temple premises, you are greeted by Lord Ganesha and Naga Devaru residing on Ashwatha Katta which is both captivating and inspiring. The darshan is truly a delightful experience, and the serene atmosphere adds to the spiritual experience. A beautiful Peepul and Neem Trees (sacred trees) is protecting these entry level gods. Around the sacred trees, you can witness the rituals performed by devotees seeking its blessings. The temple boasts a spiritual entrance and dedicated areas (Mantapas) on either side for temporary stay of devotees which gives positive vibes.

The temple is situated just a 5 kms away from Parigi Mandal and 10 kms from Hindupur . The devotees can easily identify this village in Google maps by typing Pydeti. The Temple is a serene spiritual experience. The temple is a divine retreat located on the outskirts of the village, offering a blissful and tranquil environment for devotees.

Devotees are coming from all near by villages, and from the neighbouring state of Karnataka. On vishesha divasa for Sri Subramanya Swamy temple, this place get crowded on every Sunday and on Ratha Yathra divasas.

The villagers are treating this Deity as their family god and offering various pujas, viz., Naming Ceremony, Upanayanams, Marriages, Head Tonsures (offering their hair to God), ear boring, etc on auspicious days. Devotees strongly believe that offering prayers here helps with the problems related to marriage and childbirth. Many devotees believe that fulfilling their vow once the wish comes true brings blesssings and inner peace. The Brahmotsavam of the Temple is being performed during the month of Margashirsha/Pushya Masam – Hemantha Rituvu every year on a large scale.

This Temple is well connected by buses and auto rikshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindupur and nearest Airport is Bangalore (Karnataka). Sufficient parking space is available in front of the temple. Known for its ancient traditions and spiritual energy, this Temple holds a very special place in the hearts of Lord Subramanya’s devotees.

This temple is a tribute to the public spirit of devotion and continued patronage. Thousands of devotees from far and wide have rendered and continue to render valuable services to this temple by way of their utmost devotion and generous offerings in cash and kind. The devotees swell in number day-by-day and that speaks immensely of the Divine Grace of the Supreme Almighty enshrined on this Temple.

ANYATHA SHARANAM NASTI

TWAMEVA SHARANAM MAMA

TASMAT KARUNYA BHAVENA

RAKSHA RAKSHA JANAARDHANA

MEANING

O LORD , PLEASE SHOW MERCY ON ME

AS THERE IS NO ONE BUT YOU

I PROSTRATE IN FRONT OF YOU , TO KILL ALL MY SINS &

TO SEEK YOUR BLESSINGS