Mangalagiri:

Mangalagiri, a town in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India, is renowned for its religious significance, historic sites, and textile industry. One of the eight important Mahakshetrams (sacred places) in India, Mangalagiri is home to a unique temple, the Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple, where the deity Lord Narasimha is offered Panakam, a jaggery water concoction instead of regular naivedyam. This temple is located on a hillock and requires visitors to climb many steps to reach it ... AIIMS Mangalagiri is dedicated to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care! Our mission is to train future healthcare leaders who combine knowledge with compassion, to carry out research that addresses both local and global health challenges, and to provide the highest quality of care to every patient who seeks our help. These three pillars—education, research, and patient care— define our purpose and guide our actions. We believe that healthcare goes beyond treating ... Mangalagiri is located at 16.43°N 80.55°E. It has an average elevation of 29.08 m (95.4 ft). Climate The climate in Mangalagiri is tropical. The hottest months are from March–May and the coolest months from December–January. It receives south-west in the months of July–October and north–east monsoons in mid December. The average annual rainfall is 50–60cm. The summer temperatures varies from 44–46°C and the winter temperatures from 22–23°C. It is said that, in the evenings, Gods, and Sages worship the Lord. So, there is no Archana in the evenings. Mangalagiri means The Auspicious Hill. This place is one of the 8 important Mahakshetrams (sacred places) in India.