Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple located to the west of Nellore on top of Narasimhakonda Hills.Temple was built on the banks of Penna river.This temple is of 1200 years old.
Shrine’s History
Inscriptions on the temple walls say that this Temple was built by The Pallava King Narasimha Varma during the 9th century.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
In the Brahma puranam, that Kasyapa Rishi along with other sages installed seven Yagna Gundam’s on top of Narasimha konda and performed the Yagna. Sri Narasimha Swamy emerged out of Yanga Gundam in the form light and blessed the Rishi’s. It is said that Sage Kasyapa installed Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on an auspicious day, that is before Vaisaka Suddha Pournami and on the day when the Swathi Naksthram or star was ascendant. The seven Yanga Gundam which were used to perform Yagna were now turned into Seven tanks and the protector for the Yagna Sri Prasanna Lakshmi Sametha Sri Govindaraja Swamy is still there at the tanks.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest Bus stop is Nellore 15 km.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Nellore.
By Air
The nearest airport is Tirupati.
Shrine Timings
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Every month on the day of Swathi Nakshatram, Abhishekam will be performed Brahmotsavam will be celebrated in the month of May.
