Sankaraguptam is a village in Malikipuram

Malikipuram

Maliki-puram is a village and a Mandal in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Panchayats:The following is the list of village panchayats in Malikipuram mandal:Mattaparru,Gudimellanka,Dindi,Medicharlapalem,Ramarajulanka,...

 mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

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, India

India

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. Located in the delta region of Godavari the village has rich scenic beauty. Coconut, Paddy, and Casuarina are major crops grown.
Renowned Carnatic Vocalist Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna

Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna

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 was born in this village.

Etymology

The name is said to be derived when Sankara hid here to protect himself from Bhasmasura (who was blessed with boon that the head on which he places his palm would be burnt into ashes). Sankara refers to Lord Shiva and guptam is a secret, the place where Lord Shiva hid.

Temples

Madanagopalaswamy temple, shrine of Krishna has an axe, instead of the flute that is normally seen.
Mutyalamma and mahalakshmi amma are the traditional village goddesses.

Major Festivals
Major Festivals celebrated are Pongal(in January)
Vinayaka Chavithi (Aug-Sept)

Places to visit

Places to Visit

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Sea shore of Bay of Bengal
Rakta kulya river and lush green paddy fields and coconut groves

Demographics

According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of this village is as follows:

• Total Population: 10,708 in 2,608 Households.
• Male Population: 5,341
• Female Population: 5,367
• Children Under 6-years: 1,329 (Boys - 687 and Girls - 642)
• Total Literates: 7,544