A Museum of Hindu Mythology
Surendrapuri is an epitome of artistic as well as sculptural excellence. The museum known as Kunda Satyanarayana Kaladhamam is also called the Mythological Awareness Center, which was established to create awareness regarding Hindu mythology. Kunda Satyanarayana Kaladhamam, is a one-of-its-kind spiritual theme park which features a sprawling 3 km length walkway and more than 3000 statues, offers a delighted tour of the Hindu epics.
Here, artist Kunda Satyanarayana has made use of artistry extensively for depicting mythology forms in an interesting and artistic manner. The museum is home to full sized replicas of most of the Hindu temples in India. The sculptures are arranged in open air indoors, based on the size of the replica and the portrayal of mythological scene. The sculptures and paintings depict stories from Hindu epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavatam. Visit the holy “Sapta Lokas” – the seven divine worlds at this destination, according to Hindu mythology. The place is also home to unique ‘Navagraha Temple’ with a separate temple for each of the navagrahas, in their relative positions. The deities appear along with their divine consorts and vahanas. The dramatic war scenes between Rama and Ravana in Ramayana and between Kauravas and Pandavas in Mahabharata, are carved and portrayed in great detail. The wonderful marvel of mythology is a brain child of a great visionary Sri Kunda Satyanarayana.
Other Attractions
The other major attractions of Surendrapuri are Nagakoti (101-feet Shiva Linga), as well as 60-feet double-sided Panchamukhi Hanuman (one of the tallest idols of Hanuman) and Shiva statue located at the entrance, which captures the attention of visitors.
How to Reach
Surendrapuri Temple is well-accessible by road transport from Hyderabad. The nearest rail head is Raigir Railway station, located 8 km away. It is located approximately 58 km from Hyderabad at the foothills of Yadagirigutta, a popular pilgrimage center in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana.
Where to Stay
Haritha Hotel, Yadagirigutta is an ideal option for quality food and accommodation, with well-maintained rooms, restaurant and other best facilities provided by Telangana Tourism.