Ranganatha Temple is also called as Thalpagiri Ranganatha swamyTemple.It is located in Ranganayakula peta, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.It was built on the banks of penna river.
The temple was built by pallavas in 7th and 8th century and developed by king Raja mahendra varma in 12th century.
STHALA PURANA:
The Ranganatha(lord vishnu) Temple sthala purana says that lord vishnu wants to vistit bhoolokha with his wife(sridevi),so he asked aadhishesha a place to reside over,obeying his masters order aadhishesha oocupied a mountain rock over there and he turned in to a couch for his lord.Hence this place is called as thalpa giri kshethra.
ATTRACTIONS:
Just before the main entrance of the temple is a huge tower, called Gaaligopuram, which literally means "wind tower". This tower is approximately 70 feet high and has 10 feet of gold plated vessels on top of it, called kalashams.
Every year during the month of March–April (which varies according to the Indian calendar) a grand festival is celebrated. These are called Brahmotsavam.
On the days of Brahmotsavam(kalyanam) many cultural activities takes place like bharathanatyam,khuchipudi dances and Gana kacheri.
How to Reach
By Train: From nellore railway station walkable distable or you can pick auto(local transport).
By Bus: From athmakur bustop(potti sriramulu bustand) it takes 10 min to the temple.
The temple was built by pallavas in 7th and 8th century and developed by king Raja mahendra varma in 12th century.
STHALA PURANA:
The Ranganatha(lord vishnu) Temple sthala purana says that lord vishnu wants to vistit bhoolokha with his wife(sridevi),so he asked aadhishesha a place to reside over,obeying his masters order aadhishesha oocupied a mountain rock over there and he turned in to a couch for his lord.Hence this place is called as thalpa giri kshethra.
ATTRACTIONS:
Just before the main entrance of the temple is a huge tower, called Gaaligopuram, which literally means "wind tower". This tower is approximately 70 feet high and has 10 feet of gold plated vessels on top of it, called kalashams.
Every year during the month of March–April (which varies according to the Indian calendar) a grand festival is celebrated. These are called Brahmotsavam.
On the days of Brahmotsavam(kalyanam) many cultural activities takes place like bharathanatyam,khuchipudi dances and Gana kacheri.
How to Reach
By Train: From nellore railway station walkable distable or you can pick auto(local transport).
By Bus: From athmakur bustop(potti sriramulu bustand) it takes 10 min to the temple.
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