Sri Kasireddy Nayana

He was born in Bedusupalli , Sitaramapuram mandal , Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district , Andhra Pradesh , India . His parents were Kasamma and Subba Reddy. He was the second child of this couple. His original name was Munnalli Kasi Reddy. In his childhood, he was influenced by his guru Athiracha Guruvayya. He made many pilgrimages. He visited many places from Kashi to Kanyakumari. He performed Yoga Samadhi on 6 December 1995. His breath is still heard.

Kasinayana Mandal

In memory of him, who passed away on the night of December 5, 1995 (December 6, 1995), the state government formed a mandal named after Kasinayana with Narasapuram in Kadapa district as its center.

Kashi Nayana worship festivals

A Jyoti Kshetra has been established in Kadapa district in his name . The place where Kasinayana is buried is flourishing as the seventh Jyoti Kshetra. A big temple is being built here in the name of Kasinayana. The cooperation of devotees who are helping in its maintenance is very important. Every year on the occasion of Datta Jayanti, Kasireddy Nayana devotees organize Kasinayana Aradhanatsavams at the Jyoti Kshetra in Kasinayana Mandal of Kadapa district. This Kshetra is located 50 kilometers away from Allagadda . Kasinayana had already started the process of providing food to thousands of people who came to the Kshetra. Kasinayana has restored the abandoned temples and arranged for food distribution there every day.

Kasi Nayana Ashrams

More than two hundred ashrams and temples have sprung up in the name of Kasinayana on Telugu soil. Now, wherever Kasinayana ashrams have sprung up, cows are being fed in abundance and daily alms are being offered.

Jyoti Kshetra

Kashi Nayana Ashram, Atmakur: In this ashram, along with Lord Shiva, Goddess Gayatri, Lord Ayyappa, and Goddess Saraswati reside. Daily offerings are made here.
Sitaramapuram is one of the most beloved places of Kasi Nayana. His disciple Ganapathi Nayana lived in this village. There are many famous temples in Sitaramapuram. Most notably:

1. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (including Goddess Alivelu and Bhudevi),
2. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple
3. Shiva Temple
4. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
5. Sri Sitaram Temple
6. Kasinayana Temple. This temple complex gives Sitaramapuram special spiritual importance.