Place · Ranganatha Vishnu temple · India
Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple
Also known as Talpagiri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple, Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Ranganayakulu
A major Vaishnava temple on the southern bank of the Pennar in Nellore, dedicated to Ranganatha, the reclining form of Vishnu. The site preserves architectural layers attributed to the Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas, while its present seven-storeyed gopuram dates to the 19th century.
- Periods
- Regional Flourishing, Islamic Age and Bhakti Traditions, Early Modern Age, British Colonial Age, Republic and Living Practice
- Function
- Other / mixed
- Condition
- living institution
- Confidence
- Established / referenced — The district administration records a Pallava-period origin, 12th-century Chola construction and 13th-century Pandyan patronage; specific early dates and details derive partly from temple tradition.
- Location
- 14.442, 79.298
Worth knowing
The temple’s Sthala Purana connects Talpagiri with Adisesha and Vishnu’s descent to earth. Its Ranganatha image is traditionally associated with this sacred landscape, while the temple’s position beside the Pennar has shaped its religious identity.
Connections (1)
- Site withinNellore
The Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple is Nellore’s major Vaishnava landmark, standing on the Pennar and reflecting the city’s long religious and architectural history.
Sources
Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Government of Andhra Pradesh
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