Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple, Mopidevi
Mopidevi Temple
A swayambhu Subrahmanya shrine kept as Andhra's dedicated Ketu-graha kshetra for Rahu-Ketu shanti.
⭐ Why it is famous
The temple's swayambhu Bala Subrahmanya, said to have emerged from an anthill, is worshipped specifically for Rahu-Ketu shanti, Naga pratishtha and Kalyanam rites, making it the coastal Andhra counterpart to Srikalahasti for Ketu-graha prayers.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Local sthala purana credits four Deva Rishis — Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatsujata — with establishing worship here; the shrine has since grown into a major Krishna-district pilgrimage centre for snake and planetary afflictions.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🙏 Darśan details
- Free general darshan
- Naga pratishtha and Rahu-Ketu shanti sevas bookable at the counter
- Subrahmanya Shashti (Nov/Dec) is the major festival
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple, Mopidevi, Mopidevi, KrishnaMachilipatnam (BZM) — 30 km
Mopidevi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) — 78 km
Mopidevi is on NH216, about 80 km from Vijayawada and 30 km from Machilipatnam.
🪔 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
- Temple guesthouses at Mopidevi
- Hotels in Machilipatnam, 30 km away
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,800 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Machilipatnam beach and port
- Krishna delta coastline
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
November–December (Subrahmanya Shashti) or any Sashti/Panchami day