Sri Mandeswara (Shaneswara) Swamy Temple, Mandapalli
Mandapalli Saneeswara Temple
Andhra Pradesh's best-known Shani shrine, drawing devotees for Saturday and Amavasya prayers.
⭐ Why it is famous
Widely regarded as the leading Shani (Saturn) temple in Andhra Pradesh, visited for relief from Shani dosha, Sade Sati and related planetary afflictions, alongside a Someswara Shiva shrine in the same complex.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Local legend ties Mandapalli to the ashram of sage Dadhichi; the Shani shrine here grew through the twentieth century into the state's principal address for Saturn worship, drawing devotees from across the two Telugu states.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🙏 Darśan details
- Free general darshan
- Special Shani Trayodashi and Amavasya poojas can be booked
- Saturdays are the busiest day of the week here
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Sri Mandeswara (Shaneswara) Swamy Temple, Mandapalli, Mandapalli, KonaseemaRajahmundry Junction (RJY) — 45 km
Mandapalli bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) — 45 km
Mandapalli is 38 km from Rajahmundry, 30 km from Amalapuram, off the Ravulapalem–Kothapeta road.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Simple lodges in Kothapeta
- Hotels in Amalapuram or Rajahmundry
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,800 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Konaseema river islands
- Godavari canal boat rides
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
Saturdays through the year, or Shani Jayanti/Trayodashi