Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Singarayakonda:
Singarayakonda: Singam means lion. Konda means "hill". This place has an ancient Lakshmi Narashima swamy temple on a hill. Hence this has been called as Singarayakonda, Andhra Pradesh.
The temple was built by the king Devaraya, in the 15th Century.
Also in the temple premisis lies a temple of Yoga Nrsimha. Singarayakonda is in the
state of Andhra Pradesh. The nearest city is Ongole. The earliest inscription of the
temple is of 1449-50 AD, which records the plastering to the temple, dedicated to Sri
Narasimha Swamy temple by Bandari Setti and Kuni Setti. The temple seems to be
popular during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya, the illustrious king of Vijayanagara, who was a Vaishnava by faith in the early period of 16th century who granted five villages for the support of the temple.
The grand Brahmostavaalu celebrations held in june every year, attracts a large number of devotees from all over.
Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Temple is also present in Singarayakonda.
Every year a festival is conducted by devotees on phalguna purnima. Located 45kms from Ongole.
And well connected by road.
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