Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Penchalakona

Sthala Purana :-

Regardless of the exact details of Sri Penushila Lakshminarasimhaswamy’s birth (birth), there is a legend circulating regionally. Lord Vishnu, who took the form of fierce Narasimha to suppress Hiranyakashya’s religion, wanders through the forests and administers evil discipline. Seeing Shri Maha Vishnu roaring furiously and reaching the Chhatravati region, the birds ran away in time. However, Chenchulakshmi, the daughter of Chenchuraja of the region, who was scared like a snake and dared to run away, was charmed by her beauty and Narasimha took the form of Prasanna and married her. Chenchita was interwoven with the fierce form and emerged as the next Shanthamurthy. Therefore, this source proves that two rocks were interlaced at the place of Virat. It is known that Sri Maha Vishnu married Chenchu Lakshmi because he got angry with the real Sati (Adilakshmi) and went away from Vishnu to the other side of the river, and it is known that Sri Adilakshmi (Mahalakshmi) appeared on the other side of the river.

How to Reach:

Punsusila Laxmi Narasimha Swamy temple is situated at foot of the Penchalakona Vally which is located in PenchalakonaVillage of Rapur Mandal in Nellore district.

Lord Narasimha here is Swayambu swamy who is here since Kruta yugam.

This is 30 km from Rapur, 70 km from Nellore and 85 km from Razampet. Nellore is best convinent to reach here.

History of the Temple:

Penchalakona temple is one of the Nava Narasimha temples which all are located with in Andhra and Telangana states. List is as follows, Lord Narasimha even after killing Hiranya Kasyapa, he could not control his anger and he came to the forest. To cool him down, Goddess Laxmi approached him in the form of a tribal lady named Chenchu Laxmi and hugged lord at this place. The Hug is telugu is called as “Penu Vesukonuta”. Hence this place is called as Penusila and later changed as Penchalakona. It is said that Lord married Chenchu Laxmi and manifested himself as huge rock.

The Annual festival of the temple brahmostavam starts on Vishaka Shudda ekadaashi during the month of APR and May, which is a Major festival at Penchalakona and is celebrated over 5 days every year.

Temple Timings:

Morning 06:30 – 12:30
Evening 03:00 – 07:30