Ranganatha Swamy Temple Bolikonda Anantapur District.Ranganatha Swamy can be seen here in the reclining position on his couch Anantha Sesha.
Shrine’s History
During Vijayanagara times, this region was called by Pennabadi Seema. This temple was built and patronised by Pemmasani rulers. Lord here also called by Ranganayakulu. Car Festival will be celebrated in a grand during the months of Feb and march, which varies with Hindu Calendar.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
Ranganatha Swamy Temple is located on hill top ‘Swetha giri’. Here, Hill rocks appear to be in white colour so it came to known as Swetha giri. Some say that White colour rock patches resemble as that of Bolli (In English Vitiligo disease) so locals started the calling hills by BolliKonda. Legends go this way, Lord Maha Vishnu started relaxing on this hills for some time during his visit to The Earth. Knowing this, sages who were residing nearby the hills, approached and started praying the Lord. Lord Maha Vishnu impressed with their sincere prayers and stayed here on this hills as requested. It is said that, as time passes by the actual idol got disappeared, so locals installed Rangantha Swamy Idol at the same place and started offering prayers.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
One should get down at Thondapadu village, which is on the highway from Tadipatri to Guthi. A direct bus is available from Tadipatri to Guthi. From Tadipatri, Thondapadu is 76 km away.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is By train Guthi Railway Junction, and from Guthi to Thondapadu it is 21 km by road.
By Air
The Nearest airport is Hindustan Airport Bengaluru.
