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అర్థగిరి (ఆంజనేయ స్వామి, పుష్కరిణి) ఈ ఊరికి దగ్గరలో ఉంది. అర్ధగిరి హనుమంతుడి గుడి చూడదగ్గ ప్రదేశం. హనుమంతుడు సంజీవిని పర్వతాన్ని తీసుకుని అకాశంలో వెళుతున్న సమయాన, ఆ పర్వతం లోని ఒక భాగం పడడం వలన ఆ ప్రాంతానికి అర్ధగిరి అని పేరు వచ్చింది. అది కాలక్రమేణా అర్ధకొండగా, అరగొండగా మారినది. శివుని గుడి, చిన్న గుడి (వినాయకస్వామి, సుబ్రమణ్యస్వామి, అయప్ప స్వామి, నవగ్రహములు, నెల్లి చెట్టు, నాగ దేవత), సత్యమ్మ, నాగుల రాళ్ళు, రాముల వారి గుడి, మొదలగునవి ఉన్నాయి.

పుష్కరిణి

History

This famous temple that attracts devotees from far and wide has a legend. Ramayana is one of the famous epics of India. It is believed that Sita, wife of Lord Rama was abducted by the mighty Ravana, the Demon King, and kept as a prisoner at Lanka (now Srilanka), the island kingdom of Ravana. Rama with the help of monkeys, waged a war and killed Ravana to get back Sita. During the battle Lakshmana, younger brother of Rama was battling with Ravana. He became unconscious when one of the arrows of Ravana hit him. So the Physician wanted a herb known as "Sanjeevani" to resurrect Lakshmana

This herb was available in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas which were far away from the Lanka. Hanuman or the monkey God, who could fly long distances in no time and who had immense strength and intelligence was deputed to bring the herb, but before sunrise. Hanuman went to the Himalayas in no time. But he could not differentiate between the various herbs and plants available. So He just plucked the entire mountain and carried back to the place where Lakshmana was lying unconscious.

During this journey, it is believed that a piece of rock from the mountain fell into the tank. Since a piece of mountain fell here it got its name of Ardhagiri or Arakonda. The striking feature of the moolavigraha (Main deity) is that it faces towards north, which is a rarity. The first says of the sun; fall on the feet of the Lord. Gradually the sunrays disappear after reaching the head of the lord. It is also believed that the ardent devotees and staunch believers can even hear the 'Omkara Nada' (Chanting of Om) at midnight amidst silence. It is deemed that Lord Anjaneya stays to safeguard Lord Lakshmi Narayana as he dwells there.

Ardhagiri (a famous Lord Anjaneya Swamy Temple) is near the village. Also, has temples viz., Shiva Temple, Sri Rama Temple, Chinna Gudi (Vinayaka Swamy, Subramanya Swamy, Ayyappa Swamy, Nava grahamulu, nelli chettu, naga devatha), satyamma, nagula raallu, church, masjid and more.

About Arthagiri Pound

In Ardhagiri, it is believed that Sanjeevaraya Pushkarini (pond containing the holy water) never gets dried nor spoiled, even when kept for long periods of time. When devotees drink this theerham (or holy water) from the Sanjeevaraya Pushkarini, all types of diseases are getting cured.

It is believed that the tank never dries up and the water contains medicinal properties. The water when stored stays fresh for a long time. It’s true. It’s more than a month since I have brought the water from the tank and it is still fresh. usually water when kept in a container for more than three or four days does not stay fresh. This water when consumed is believed to cure all diseases even acute cases. This has been proved in the cases of Psoriasis, initial stages of TB, asthma, cancer & joint pains. The experiences of the patients who were cured have been recorded and they stand as testimony to it.

This water is most powerful medicine for our health. Water has the green color and sweet to taste. This water is generated from trees so it is a ayurvedic medicine.