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Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
Narasimha · Mangalagiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Also known as Mangalagiri Panakala Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, పానకాల లక్ష్మీనరసింహస్వామి ఆలయం
Painting of Narasimha: Raja Ravi Varma, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Narasimha_by_Raja_Ravi_Varma.jpg
At a glance
About Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri (also called Mangalagiri Panakala Swamy Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Narasimha in Mangalagiri, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh (522503). It is usually open for darshan from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a break during the day. 2 puja or sevas are listed here, such as Panakam offering, Kalyanotsavam. Other temples nearby include Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada (9.5 km), Sri Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati (28 km) and Sri Andhra Maha Vishnu Temple, Srikakulam (40 km).
Narasimha shrine on Mangalagiri hill where the deity is offered panakam (jaggery water) and is believed to accept only half of each offering; a second Lakshmi Narasimha temple with a tall gopuram stands at the foot of the hill.
Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri timings
| Hill temple (Panakala Narasimha) | Every day | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill temple (Lakshmi Narasimha) - Morning | Every day | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Foothill temple (Lakshmi Narasimha) - Evening | Every day | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Pujas and sevas at Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
Significance
Pilgrims climb the hill to offer panakam to Panakala Narasimha; whatever the quantity offered, about half is believed to be accepted and the rest returned as prasadam. The hill shrine is open only until mid-afternoon. The annual Brahmotsavam runs for 11 days in Phalguna (February-March), beginning on Phalguna Shuddha Shashti (some sources say Saptami), with the Kalyanotsavam on Phalguna Shuddha Chaturdashi, the day before Purnima.
History
Local legend says Narasimha manifested here to destroy the demon Namuchi, and that the hill shrine has a mouth-shaped opening into which devotees pour panakam. The temple at the foot of the hill dedicated to Lakshmi Narasimha has an 11-storey gopuram about 47 m (153 ft) high, raised by Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu in 1807-1809. It is regarded as one of the tallest gopurams in South India.
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What are the darshan timings of Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri?
Hill temple (Panakala Narasimha) (Every day): 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Foothill temple (Lakshmi Narasimha) - Morning (Every day): 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Foothill temple (Lakshmi Narasimha) - Evening (Every day): 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple before travelling.
Where is Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri and how do I reach it?
Mangalagiri hill, Mangalagiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522503. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri?
Panakam offering (No published price), Kalyanotsavam (No published price).
Which deity is worshipped at Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri?
Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri is dedicated to Narasimha.
Which temples are near Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri?
Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada (9.5 km away), Sri Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati (28 km away), Sri Andhra Maha Vishnu Temple, Srikakulam (40 km away), Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Mopidevi (56 km away).
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