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

5:15 amPalle VeluguNellore to Penchalakona
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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

Reference Link: Temple History

55 comments

  1. s.v.bharatha lakshmi

    pls send me the news letters

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

  3. 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. 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. Thank for telling the

  6. 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. 1985లో అక్కడ ఉత్సవాలు ఈ నెలలో ఈ రోజున జరిగాయో చెప్తారా?

  8. 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. 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 ?

    • 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. how can I get rooms

  11. Dear sir,

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

    regards
    Penchal rao
    9841543001

  12. I need accommodation for Thursday , please provide information

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

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

      Thank You.

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

  15. 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

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

  17. Sir,

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

  18. 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

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

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

  21. Vemula Satyanarayana

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

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