The principal entrance at the eastern end of the mandapa is reached by two flights of steps, also with protective figures.Ī massive ling on a circular pedestal is enshrined within the sanctuary.
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The transept is entered through door-ways protected by large guardian figures.Only the two-storey walls at the western end of the mandapa are preserved sculpture panels here represent Lakshmi(south) and Saraswathi(north). The walls are otherwise covered with miniature figures carved on to blocks. The flanking niches mostly house Shiva images, such as the splendid figure of the god dancing on the dwarf(west end of south wall) and the composition that depicts the god bestowing a wreath on the saint Chandesha, sometimes identified with the temple patron(north end of east wall). Those in the central niches, on both storeys, depict Dakshinamoorthi(south), Vishnu(west) and Brahma(north). The pilastered projections house fully modelled sculptures. Both storeys are overhung by curved eaves. Extendingeastwards is the partly restored columned mandapa.Īs at Thanjavur, the double pilastered walls of the sanctuary are elevated on a moulded basement with lions and scroll-work beneath and yalis and makaras aligned on the topmost moulding. The temple itself consists of a square sanctuary surrounded by a passageway this adjoins a transept with access stairs on the north and south. The temple stands in the middle of a rectangular enclosure entered from the east through a gateway, now dilapidated. While the Gangaikondacholapuram monument resembles that at Thanjavur in most of its essential features, there are significant innovations it was also spared restoration during tha Nayaka era. This temple is one of the outstanding monuments of the Chola period it was erected by Rajendra to rival the temple constructed by his predeccessor at Thanjavur. 1.5km(1 mile) north-west of the temple, brick debris indicates the ruins of the royal palace several dilapidated tanks can also be seen in the vicnity Other than the magnificent Brihadeeswara temple, however, only a few remains indicate that this was once a capital. This Hindu site was established as a capital by the Chola ruler Rajendra I(1012-44 A.D) after his successful military expedition through eastern India to the Ganga river. Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple, Those people who are willing to donate for the development of Temple and facilities to the devotees can contact the Administrator in the below address. They are planning many more facilities like these to the people coming here. For the convenience of the devotees they are planning to construct 40 rooms. Distance from Guduru is 65 Kilometers.ĭevathanam Mangment are planning to construct a new ‘Garuda Vahanamu’, ’Vendi Hanuvantha Vahanam’ and ‘Ratham’ for the Lord. From there they can come here by bus via Rapuru. People from Tamil Nadu Chennai and other southern parts can come till Guduru on train. Distance from Tirupati is 115 Kilometers. People coming from Andhra Pradesh Tirupati and surroundings can reach here via VenkataGiri and Rapuru. From Nellore, for every hour there will be a bus to Penchulakona. People coming from Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada and Vizag should take the train route till Nellore. There is a bus facility from Rapuru to Penchalakona every half an hour. People from Andhra Pradesh Kadapa and surrounding areas can come to PenchalaKona by passing the places Rajampeta – Rapuru on the way. There are around 100 (A/c and Non A/c) rooms available for accommodation those who want to book rooms in advance can call to temple authorities number: 08621-221604. People who are coming from far Flung places can avail their accommodation near the temple itself. Because of this dam the agriculture of many surrounding lands was fruitful and this dam gave Livelihood to many natives. Government in 1982 constructed a dam In a low level region near by this lake. As the days passed by the name was changed to ‘Kandaleru’. So, this lake is named after him as ‘Kanvayeru’. In ancient days a devote, Maharishi(Saint) by name ‘Kanva’ dwelled by this river and used this for his basic needs.
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The water fall coming from the hill where the Lord lies, flows down in the northward direction. Yoganandaschathravataha pavano navamurthayaha” “Jwala hobilamalola Krodakarascha Bhargavaha Krodhaakara Varaaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swami List of all the Kshetra’s (Temple) of Nava Naarasimha: He does chastise the evil and save the innocent (“Dhusta sikshana, sista rakshana”).
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In the prehistoric days Lord Sri Vishnu in the incarnation of Narasimhavathara killed Hiranyakasipa and saved his devotees like Prahladhudu.