Suryanarayana Temple (Sun Temple), Gollala Mamidada, Andhra Pradesh, India
**You are more than welcome to take selfies or photos outside the temple and with the temple's exterior. However, you can't photograph inside and we have to respect the temple authorities wishes.** As written in my previous article, Gollala Mamidada is renowned for two historic and popular temples in East Godavari district the state of Andhra Pradesh. 1. Kodandarama Temple ( https://sk-digilance.blogspot.com/2022/01/kodandarama-temple-gollala-mamidada.html ) 2. Suryanarayana Temple Suryanarayana Temple (Sun temple) is built around 1920's. In this temple, Lord Surya is worshiped in the Vishnuroopam(i.e.., in the Vishnu avatar). The walls of the temple are intricately carved with paintings depicting surya namaskaras. The east-facing "gopuram" or the entrance tower is around 150 ft. in height and has nine (9) stories with five (5) "kalasams" on top of the tower. "Kalasams" are inverted pot made of metal or stone with a pointed head facing toward