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Kotappakonda, located in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, is a historic hill shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva as Trikoteswara Swamy. The site features3 prominent peaks representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra (Trikuta Hills). With over 1,000 years of history, it boasts ancient inscriptions and was patronized by rulers like Sri Krishna Deva Raya.

Historical and Mythological Significance:
Origin: The temple is said to have originated from the devotion of a cowherd named Anandavalli (Gollabhama). Lord Shiva moved from Rudra Shikharam to his current abode here.
Inscriptions: Epigraphic evidence indicates the existence of the temple as far back as 1172 A.D..
Legends: Mythological accounts describe the site as the place where Lord Shiva turned into a Lingam on the Brahma hills to test the devotion of his followers.
Cultural Heritage: The temple is famously associated with the massive Mahashivaratri fair, attracting thousands of devotees.

Trikuta Hills: The hill consists of three distinct peaks.

The Three Hills (Trikuta Hills)
Brahma Shikharam – The highest peak of the hill and the present site of the Sri Trikoteswara Swamy Temple. According to tradition, Lord Shiva moved here from Rudra Shikharam in response to the devotion of Anandavalli (Gollabhama). The peak houses the main temple, large mandapams, and offers panoramic views of the countryside.
Rudra Shikharam – This is considered the original abode of Lord Shiva at Kotappakonda. The shrine here is called Paatha Kotayya Temple (Old Kotayya Temple). It is revered as the first manifestation point of Trikoteswara Swamy before the deity moved to Brahma Shikharam.
Vishnu Shikharam – Home to the temple of Lord Paapanaseswara, where it is believed that Lord Vishnu himself performed penance to worship Lord Shiva. A sacred pond known as Paapanasa Teertha lies here, where devotees take ritual baths to wash away sins.

Kotappakonda is steeped in legend, most prominently associated with the story of Anandavalli, also known as Gollabhama.

According to mythology, Sundudu, a humble cattleman, and his wife Kundiri lived near the southern slopes of the Trikuta hills. They were blessed with a daughter, Anandavalli, who grew into a woman of extraordinary devotion to Lord Shiva. From a young age, she spent most of her time in worship at the Old Koteswara Temple on Rudra Shikharam, gradually renouncing worldly desires.

Her devotion was so intense that she would climb Rudra hill daily, braving scorching summers and monsoons, to offer prayers. Impressed by her penance, Jangama Devar (a form of Lord Shiva) appeared before her. To test her faith, he blessed her with pregnancy despite her being unmarried. Unfazed, Anandavalli continued her worship with complete surrender to the Lord’s will.

Moved by her unshakable devotion, Lord Shiva instructed her not to trouble herself with the steep climb; instead, he promised to follow her to her home. However, he cautioned her strictly not to look back while walking.

When Anandavalli reached Brahma hill, overcome by impatience, she turned back. In that instant, the Lord halted, entered a cave on the hill, and manifested as a lingam. This site became the present Sri Trikoteswara Swamy Temple on Brahma Shikharam. Realizing the divine play, Anandavalli accepted that her pregnancy was only a test of devotion, merging her spirit with the Lord. Since then, the Paatha Kotayya Temple on Rudra hill and the new Trikoteswara temple on Brahma hill together represent the unfolding of this sacred legend.


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