Pushpagiri Temple complex is situated on the banks of the Pennar River in
Cuddapah District. The temple complex is 16 km northwest of Cuddapah town. Located on hill, there are eight temples collectively known as Pushpagiri Temple.
The temple complex is renowned for its detailed sculptures and was built by the Cholas to prevent evil omens affecting his kingdom. The temples are those of Kasi Viswanatha, Rangaswami, Vaidhyanatha, Trikoteswara, Bhimeswara, Indranateswara, Kamalasambhaveswara,
Shiva and Kesavaswami. The temples of Pushpagiri have sculptures from the episodes of the
Ramayana,
Mahabharata and
Bhagavata, besides some interesting episodes relating to Shaivite mythology.
Sivaratri and Vaikunda Ekadasi are the festivals celebrated here.
