Ryali

Sited in the eastern district of Godavari, regionally popular as Atreyapuram Mandalam, Ryali makes one of the very popular places of tourist interest in Rajahmundry. This is one of the very well irrigated areas of Andhra Pradesh which is also known by the name of Kona Seema. Numerous river Godavari Tributaries are seen in this pious area of Rajahmundry. Due to the presence of numerous water bodies, the natural beauty of the area is also appreciated much by the tourists visiting the area.

Sri Jan Mohini Keshava Swamy an important tourist attraction of Ryali

Apart from the scenic beauty of Ryali, there are some other tourist attractions as well in Ryali which fascinate the tourists to visit the place. Amongst the other tourist attractions of Ryali the name that tops the list is The Shrine of Sri Jan Mohini Keshava Swamy. This is a figurine which is carved on a single stone and is seen to be 5 Ft in height and around 3 Ft in width. The peculiar thing about this idol is that the front side of this idol looks like Sri Vishnu while from the rear side it shows the picture of Mohini. The architectural splendor of this idol is beyond description. Yet another thing which fascinates the tourists towards this place is the Akash ganga's flow which is known to touch the feet of this idol of Sri Vishnu Bhagwan. The origin of this temple is seen in the reign of Vikarama Deva Raya somewhere around the 11th century.

Legend behind the name 'Ryali'

According to the Telugu language, the meaning of Ryali is fall. Bhagvatam says that it was lord Vishnu in the guise of Mohini who rescues the innocent Devatas against the cruel Rakshasas at the time of Samudra Manthan. In the Samudra Manthn Amruta the holy divine nectar was also found. This potion was divided equally among the Rakshasas and Devatas. This was the time when Lord Vishnu in guise of Mohini supported the Devatas. On this occasion, Lord Eshwara known as Lord Shiva falls for Mohini. The fact that Mohini is just a guise of lord Vishnu is disclosed to Lord Shiva when he sees a flower that falls from the plait of Mohini. The place where this lower dropped was named as Ryali which actually meant fall in Telugu.

If you are planning to visit Rajahmundry, make sure you plan a trip to Ryali as well as this is the most interesting temple one will find in Rajahmundry. Moreover, reaching Ryali is not at all a matter which demands concern. Ryali is place which is well connected by all means of public transport from Rajahmundry as well as near by cities. So, when are you planning to check out this amazing tourist destination of Ryali?