Mantralayam
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  Mantralayam Location in Andhra Pradesh, India Show map of Andhra Pradesh Mantralayam Mantralayam (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 15°56′30″N 77°25′41″E / 15.94167°N 77.42806°E / 15.94167; 77.42806 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kurnool |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 53,819[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
518345
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| Telephone code | 08512 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 21 |
Mantralayam is a pilgrim village in Kurnool districtinAndhra Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River on the border with neighbouring Karnataka state. It is known for being the site of the samadhiofRaghavendra Tirtha, a saint who lived in the 17th century. He is believed to have chosen to be enshrined alive in a meditative state in front of his disciples at the site of the temple.[2] Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra Math and temples on the banks of the river.[3]
