kattula bavi

India / Andhra Pradesh / Phirangipuram / Temple Kondaveedu Fort locality, Edlapadu Mandal, Guntur Dt, A.P.
 temple, historic site, war cemetery
This is an anicent sivalayam with great sculpture. Historically it is known as "Kattula bavi" and/ or "cheekati koneru". As per history the Kondaveedu Reddy Rajas have been deceived by the temple Priest at the time of war with the Muslim rulers who came to invade the fort. The priest sided with the Golkonda Nawab, a well is dug on the way to the Darshan of Lord siva ie known as Cheekati koneru or well with swords (kattula bavi). War commaders have been eliminated by deceipt this way and then lower rank soldiers were attacked thus ensured victory for the enemy.
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Coordinates:   16°15'10"N   80°15'8"E
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