The world waits with bated breath for the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to the Allu Arjun, Fahad Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Pushpa. And we’ve got not flower, but fire news for you about the film. Actress Rashmika Mandanna in her Instagram story has revealed one of the shooting locations for Pushpa 2 and that is the 1000-year-old Yaganti Temple in Andhra Pradesh. A cave temple shrouded in mystery for housing a growing Nandi statue is also mysteriously bereft of crows. And there’s a legend behind it. Read on to know more.
Rashmika Mandanna Shoots Pushpa 2 At Yaganti Temple In Andhra Pradesh
Rashmika Mandanna took to her Instagram story to share a picture of the Yaganti Temple in Andhra. She shared a close-up picture of the cave illuminated with diyas. She supplements the picture with a caption that stated that she was done for the day. Moreover, Rashmika called the history of the place “amazing”. She lauded the place and the love she received from the residents. The actress said spending time at Yaganti Temple was “amazing”.
The 5th century Yaganti temple also known as Uma Maheshwara Temple nestled in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is a revered place of worship by Lord Shiva devotees. This temple houses the idol of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati fused together. Adjacent to the main Yaganti Temple there are many small cave temples which are illuminated by numerous diyas as these caves hardly receive any natural lighting.
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A Lord Shiva Temple With Many Mysteries & Legends
One can never find crows within the premises of Yaganti. This is because when Sage Agastya meditated, he was disturbed by Kakasura, the king of crowds. Enraged, he cursed and banished crows from entering the premises. As the crow is considered to be the vahan or vehicle of Lord Shani, even he cannot enter this temple.
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Another awe-inspiring element of Yaganti temple is the growing Nandi. There is a massive statue of Nandi at the temple that has grown or enlarged over the years. The Archaeological Survey of India has confirmed the growth of the statue as the rock has an enlarging nature. Worshippers consider it a miracle and hold great regard for this unusual phenomenon.
Now that you know the shooting location of Pushpa 2: The Rule, are you planning to visit Yaganti Temple in Andhra Pradesh?
Cover Image Courtesy: @rashmika_mandanna/ Instagram
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