Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Singarayakonda

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Singarayakonda: 

Singarayakonda: Singam means lion. Konda means "hill". This place has an ancient 

Varaha Lakshmi Narashima swamy temple on a hill. Hence this has been called as 

Singarayakonda. 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 

This is situated on the NH-5 Highway and has a connectivity of the Railway line 

between Vijayawada and Chennai. 

A Famous Lord Varaha Narasimha Temple at Singarayakonda Makes Singarayakonda more Prominent for its History, Built By Late King of Vizayanagara Samrajya, His Highness Lord Devaraya, in the Early 15th Century, was modified by his Hair, His Excellency Lord Srikrishnadevaraya himself, the front Gopuram was built by Krishnadevaraya. Also in the same Premisis Lies a Temple Of Yoga Narasimha who sits in a Beautiful posture in one of the Yoga Aasana. Lovely site to Watch, also you can find a temple of Prasannanjaneya who is said to be the Peaceful form of lord Hanuman standing and protecting the lord Himself. 

How to Reach 

Singarayakonda is situated at a distance of 14 kms. Kandukur, 29 kms. from Ongole and 64 kms from Kanigiri. Singarayakonda is well connected by rail & road with frequent buses from Kandukur, Kanigiri and Ongole. Private transport is also available from Kandukur and Ongole.