Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/u6SjSknA9i4
Location: "86WW+C4J, Jayathi, Andhra Pradesh 535581"
References: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jayathi_Kalinga_Temples,_Vizianagara_district,_Andhra_Pradesh_-_1.jpg
Kalinga was
one of the influential regions in ancient India in an area that is now Odisha,
Chattisgarh, east Telangana and northeast Andhra Pradesh. Various dynasties
between the c. 4th century BCE to about the c. 8th-century CE ruled it (the
Kalinga style continued between the 9th and 13th-centuries). Almost all of
these were Hindu dynasties and they built some distinctive, spectacular temples
as well patronized Buddhist and Jain monuments. There more lasting impact is
found in Southeast Asia, through trade and migration of religious ideas. In
parts of SE Asia, there influence was so extensive, that Indians were broadly
called "klings" no matter which part of India they came from.
Jayati village of Vizianagaram district is one of
about twelve notable sites in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha area known for
surviving or ruined Kalinga temples.
Jayathi has two ancient 11th
century Kalinga styled brick temples, one dedicated to Ganesha, Parvati/Durga
temple and the bigger Shiva temple. King Kamarnava of Eastern Ganga Dynasty
built these temples. He bought sculptors from Mehboobnagar to built the shiva
temple in Jayathi, Gallavalli, Narayanpuram and Saripalli simultaneously. He
also donated many villages for the maintenance of these temples. (Source:
scriptures on the temple).
Legends
and History/Beliefs
Jayantha the son of Indra had to attack
Rakshasas and he built these temples to win the battle. Accordingly this
village is named Jayanthapuram, then subsequently Jayanth and finally Jayati.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULTsCvr5sRs
Culture
and History
Architecture
Rituals
and Festivals
Temple
Timings
Photography and Parking
Parking
is not an issue. The area is a countryside, village and vehicle can be parked
easily.
No
restrictions on photography. And Drones can be easily used too. It was raining,
so couldn’t use Drone properly.
Stay and
Accomodation:
Nearest places to stay
are Rajam or Vizianagaram
Route and Location:
As we
planned to cover Bobbili from Rajam along with Jayathi on way and move on to
vizianagaram, our route was:
