Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple History

Lord Maha Vishnu took the form of Narasimha Swamy (Body is of Human and Head is of Lion) to kill the demon Hiranyakasyapa. Even after killing the demon, the anger was not controlled and he started roaming the forests. To control his anger, Goddess Lakshmi took the form of tribal lady ‘Chenchu Lakshmi’ to please Narasimha Swamy. Chenchu Lakshmi hugged Narasimha Swamy at this place to control the anger. Hug in Telugu called as Penu Vesukonuta. Thus the place got the name ‘Penusila’, as time passes by the name changed to Penchalakona.

Another version of Penchalakona, Lord after killing demon Hiranya Kasyapa took the bath in Penchalakona to withdraw Narasimha Avatar and shed the anger and fierceness. Lord Narasimha Swamy manifested here in Yoga Mudra. ‘Penusila Kona’ which means means ‘Huge Rock Corner’.

Somasila Narasimha Swamy is another name to the Lord here in this temple. This temple is one of the Nine manifestations of Narasimha Swamy.

It is believed that Sage Kanva did penance here.

Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple Festivals

Brahmotsavam starts on Vaisaka Sudda Ekadasi and goes for 5 days, celebration occurs during the months of Apr and May. Narasimha Swamy Jayanthi will be celebrated in a grand. Devotees from Kadapa, Prakasam District, Nellore, Tamil Nadu used to take part during this festival.

How to reach Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple?

  1. From Nellore, Direct bus is available at regular intervals. Temple is 78 km away
  2. From Tirupati, it is 113 km away.

Bus Timings at Nellore Bus Station

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How to reach Temple ?

Direct buses are available From Gudur Bus station, Near Railway station To Rapur. From Rapur, one can reach Penchalakona.

Those who are planning from Chennai, South Gudur is the nearest station. From Chennai Central to Nellore, Local sub trains are available with fare Rs. 35 To 40 for 110 Km

Info shared by the Devotee Aravind

Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

  • Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
  • Penchalakona Narasimha Swamy Brahmotsavam

Reference Link: Temple History

55 comments

  1. s.v.bharatha lakshmi
    May 14, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    pls send me the news letters

  2. Yamini
    July 6, 2016 at 10:14 am

    What is the good day in a week for go to this temple and Is there Tonsure facility available?

  3. ARVIND
    July 9, 2016 at 1:35 am

    EVEN FROM GUDUR BUS STAND, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, DIRECT BUSES ARE AVAILABLE TO RAPUR AND THEN FROM RAPUR YOU CAN GO TO PENCHALAKONA.

    FOR ALL THOSE COMING FROM CHENNAI AND DOWN SOUTH GUDUR IS THE NEAREST STATION

    EVEN FROM CHENNAI CENTRAL TO NELLORE LOCAL SUBURBAN TRAINS ARE AVAILABLE AND THAT TOO
    FARE IS RS. 35 TO 40 FOR 110 KM

  4. R. Soundararajan
    September 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    We belong to gavara naidus ( gajulu balija) Balagotharam, is it chenchu Lakshmi is kuladeyvam for gavara naidus? Is it chenchu Lakshmi is called chennamma? Our ancestors are from samalarkota, now we are in Chennai we would like to know about our kuladeyvam, if anyone knows about this please help us to find our kuladeyvam. Thanks.

  5. Msai abishak rao
    October 31, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Thank for telling the

  6. Hari Krishna
    November 23, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Dear sir,
    Do we have any accomadation facilities near by the temple or not.. next about abhishekam timings on Ekadasi festival…
    kindly let me know information yhrough a mail or by fone call num 9700434345

  7. అమూల్య
    January 25, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    1985లో అక్కడ ఉత్సవాలు ఈ నెలలో ఈ రోజున జరిగాయో చెప్తారా?

  8. Varma
    March 14, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Hi ,

    We are planning to visit the temple in April on 29th/30th . Could you please let me know the process/way to book the rooms near the temple ? Any contact number on booking the rooms ? Do we have A/C rooms booking availability ? Please confirm so that I can plan accordingly

  9. raja
    March 24, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Hi sir good morning !

    Myself raja and actually me and my family are planning to go penchalakona on between 29-30th of April .so as we totally 18 members in a family ,we need a AC rooms at penchalakona on the date as I mentioned above .so ,Is their any availability of rooms on the mentioned date ? Or if their is no rooms availability ,how could I go to book rooms ?

    • kishore
      March 25, 2017 at 11:49 am

      HI Sir,

      on arrival you can get the rooms there is only community halls are available so on arrival you can get the rooms.

      Thanks

  10. sasikumar
    April 16, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    how can I get rooms

  11. Penchal rao
    May 4, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Dear sir,

    We are arrival on 9th we need rooms on that day Please give any phone numbers

    regards
    Penchal rao
    9841543001

  12. kian
    May 10, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    I need accommodation for Thursday , please provide information

  13. Divya
    May 21, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I need accommodation for 15th and 16th of June next month please give me any contact no regards Divya 9591247120

    • kishore
      June 6, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Dear Madam,
      you can get temple accommodation on your arrival or try private booking online.

      Thank You.

  14. P.Murali
    July 16, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Hello sir,we want temple rooms on 23:07:17, for two families, want to book earlier or can come directly

  15. S Anuradha
    December 26, 2017 at 3:25 am

    I want room for 31st DEC 2017 evening to 1st Jan 7.00am. Pls reply whom to contact and make advance payment on line. Regards

  16. Bhashyakaracharyulu . K
    January 23, 2018 at 10:38 am

    Can I get advance booking for rooms we wil come on February 13 th

  17. mcs sastry
    February 12, 2018 at 6:39 am

    Sir,

    I want to pay some amount towards annadhanam at your temple. I want the way to pay the amount through online.

  18. AyodhyaRam Katari
    February 25, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Please give any contacts for accommodation at penchalakona as we are new people to that area.we are planning to donate some thing specially in Lord Narasimha swamy temples.we already donated to Ahobilam,simhaachalam,yadaadri and mangalagiri.only Kadiri and penchalakona left.please send numbers

  19. Narasimhalu Dasari
    April 22, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    I am planning to visit penchalakona this Friday 27 Apr evening and Pooja on Saturday morning. Need accommodation and Pooja details.

  20. Shoba
    May 28, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    Hi, Can you tell me if it’s the season for the waterfalls there?

  21. Vemula Satyanarayana
    November 26, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Telephone number of penchalakona devasthanam acamidation and vasavi satra acamidation phone number

    • Krishna
      December 17, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      Dear Sir/Madam,
      YOu need to book online for booking accommodation online in penchalakona please contact 9393939150.
      Thank you.

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