Soan is located on the banks of Godavari River in Adilabad
District in Telangana. There are numerous Hindu temples and sacred places
located at Soan especially near the Godavari River. The banks of Godavari River
here is known as 'Pinda Pradanam' center. This is because for centuries 100
Madhva Brahmin families residing here have been practicing the religious rites
on the banks of the river.
Taking a holy dip and performing shradh, tarpan and pinda daan
to ancestors in Godavari River at Soan is considered highly meritorious.
Thousands of devotees take dip here during auspicious days.
The spot attracts a huge crowd during the Godavari Pushkaram, which is held
once in twelve years.
The most famous Hindu temple located at Soan is the Lakshmi
Venkateshwara Swami Temple – dedicated to Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Dattanand Swami Mutt located at Soan attracts hundreds of
devotees daily.
Soan is located in Nirmal Mandal and Nirmal town is around
12 km from here.