Visiting Places in Mylavaram

Mylavaram

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In this blog I am going to tell you about places to visit in Mylavaram. Mylavaram is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Places to Visit in Mylavaram:

Mylavaram Reservoir:

Mylavaram dam is located in Mylavaram village in Kadapa district. It has a gross storage capacity of 9.96 TMCs and the dam is built to provide irrigation to about 75000 acres. The construction of this reservoir was started in 1971. By the end of 1981-82, the construction of the distributary system and canals was completed. This reservoir has two main canals. 25000 acres are being irrigated through one canal and 50000 acres through another canal. Around 13 villages were submerged during the construction of this dam. This dam has 13 gates as a symbol of those 13 cities. This reservoir is also known as Thathireddy Reservoir. You can watch the amazing sunset here. AP Tourism has set up a boat club in the backwater of Mylavaram reservoir to attract tourists. Tourists can participate in water sports activities like speed boat, kayaking etc.

Mylavaram Museum:

After completion of the reservoir in Mylavaram village, In 1976 an ancient museum was established near the Mylavaram dam. At that time, the oldest architectural materials found in the adjacent areas around Gandikota, which had an ancient history, were preserved here. Small artefacts related to the 13 villages submerged in the reservoir are also preserved here. Coins from the 12th century, weapons from the 16th century, bricks used in the 3rd century etc. are found here. Currently this building is in a dilapidated condition. In the surrounding areas of the museum, one can see a complex of sculptures in various forms.

Peer Gaibusha Vali Dargah:

This dargah is at a distance of 6 km away from Mylavaram Dam. This dargah is built on a hill, the views from the top of the hill are amazing. This place is very peaceful and brings joy to the mind. Urusu festivals are celebrated grandly here, on that time special buses are arranged to reach this place.

Gurappa Swamy Kona:

Gurappa swamy kona is 8 km away from Mylavaram Dam. Devotees from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka come to visit this Kshetra. Special pujas are performed here every Monday, a festive atmosphere prevails here on that day. Near to this temple you can visit Navagraha trees and a beautiful waterfall also there is Gangamma temple, a function hall, a small park and rooms for devotees to rest.

Agastheswara Swamy Kona:

Agastheswara swamy kona is 10 km away from Mylavaram. Maha Shivarathri festival is celebrated in this temple every year with great grandeur. Devotees come here not only from this district but also from neighboring district for this festival. Next to this temple you can see a waterfall and a small cave. Near to this place you can also visit Athrimuni kona and Penna River view point.

How to Reach:

This reservoir is 8 km away from Jammalamadugu, 81 km away from Kadapa, and 17 km away from Gandikota. Direct buses and private vehicles are available from Jammalamadugu.

Location: Mylavaram Dam, Ponnathota, Andhra Pradesh 516439

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