- Jonnawada
Jonnawada is a pilgrimage in
Andhra Pradesh ,India on the banks of riverPennar .History
It is famous for Sri Mallikarjuna swamy and
Kamakshi Tai temple constructed in the year 1150. The goddess Kamakshi is believed as an incarnation ofShakti . A 'Sri Chakram' was installed here by Sri Jagadguru Adhi Sankaracharya.Geography
It is located on the banks of river
Pennar and is 12 km fromNellore .Economics
The village depends on agriculture and tourism.
Government
The village is part of
Buchireddipalem Mandal.Transport
The best way to reach is by bus from Nellore, which is reachable by buses and trains from major cities like
Bangalore ,Chennai and Hyderabad.Demographics
Culture
An annual 10 day festival is celebrated during April or May. Nearby hill
Narasimha Konda is also famous for another deity calledNarasimha Swamy.ports
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