Mantralayam
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Mantralaya మంత్రాలయం ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ |
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 Mantralaya
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| Coordinates: 15°56′30″N 77°25′41″E / 15.94167°N 77.42806°ECoordinates: 15°56′30″N 77°25′41″E / 15.94167°N 77.42806°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 53,819 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| • UnOfficial | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 518345 |
| Telephone code | 08512 |
| Vehicle registration | AP21 |
| Nearest city | Kurnool |
| Climate | Moderate (Köppen) |
Mantralayam is a pilgrim village located in Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra river on the border with neighbouring Karnataka state. The village is known for the brindavan of Raghavendra Swami, who was a saint lived in 17th Century and believed to have entered samadhi alive in front of his disciples. Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra mutt and temples which are located on the banks of Tungabhadra river.
The weather in Mantralayam is considered hot in general with summer average temperature hovering around 38 degree celcius. Maximum temperature recorded in summer is 44 degree celcius and pleasent weather is seen during July to Marach every year.
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Mantralayam bus station. The nearest railway station is Mantralaya Road which is located at a distance of 12 k.m. from Raghavendra swamy mutt and several express and passenger trains have a stop here.
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