The image showcases the Temple in Karvetinagar, Andhra Pradesh,The temple is dedicated to Kamakshi Amman, a form of the Hindu Goddess Parvathi and consort of Lord Shiva. It exudes a serene ambiance, attracting worshippers seeking blessings for fertility, devotion, progeny, and protection. Despite its significance, the temple remains small in size, with a tranquil atmosphere and a modest number of devotees.The temple is dedicated to Kamakshi Amman, a form of the Hindu Goddess Parvathi and consort of Lord Shiva. It exudes a serene ambiance, attracting worshippers seeking blessings for fertility, devotion, progeny, and protection. Despite its significance, the temple remains small in size, with a tranquil atmosphere and a modest number of devotees.The builders of the Kamakshi Amma Vari temple in Karvettinagar were the Bommaraju family, who were prominent during the Vijayanagar rule. The family's origins can be traced back to an ancestor who migrated from the Pithapuram area of the Godavari Delta around the 8th or 9th century. They established their new capital, Nagaram, by clearing the dense forest of Karvettinagar.The founder of the family, Narasa, was granted permission by his patron, the Chalukyas, to use the royal seal and boar-signet of the Chalukyas, which became a proud distinction for the family. Over the years, the Bommaraju family's fortunes rose while the power of the Cholas, particularly Raja Raja Chola II of the Chola dynasty, declined. As a result, a part of the estate was taken over by Raja Raja Chola II in 1230 AD.However, in the following generations, as the Cholas continued to weaken, the Karvetinagar family regained control of the estate. They became feudatories of the Vijayanagar empire and formed marriage alliances with the Saluva dynasty. Their loyalty eventually shifted to the Aravidu Dynasty.Around the 16th century, the family changed their name to Bommaraju, while still retaining Saluva as a title. It was during this time that the Kamakshi Amma Vari temple was likely constructed by the Bommaraju family, showcasing their devotion to the Hindu Goddess Kamakshi Amman.
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