Kolanu Bharathi Temple is the abode of Sri Bharathi. This place is a locally famous pilgrim destination. It has an ancient
Saraswathi temple worshipped with the name of Bharathi. A small perennial stream forms a water body (kolanu) near the
Bharathi temple. The word “Kolanu” (in Telugu) with usage over the years has become “Kollam”. That is how the temple is
known as “Kollam Bharathi”. In the same temple complex also has seven temples dedicated to Siva (Sapta Linga Kshetram).
Siva Ratri is a major festival here. It also has beautiful waterfalls. This temple is nestled in the hills of Nallamala forest. It is
around 10 km from Kothapalle. The nearest village is Sivapuram about 4 km away. People who visit there should obey many
rules and regulations there. They should be sacred meat and should not scarify animals there. They should not smoke or
drink in the premiser and should not have non-vegetarian food there.
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Author Name: M. Venkatalakshmamma, N. Munirathnamma
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Keywords: Education, Kolan-Bharathi, Poojas, Siva Temples
ISSN: 2250-1991
EISSN: 2250-1991
EOI/DOI: 10.15373/22501991
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