Sri Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Location:
Narasimha Konda Village, Nellore Rural Mandal, Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District.
History
Sri Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy stands majestically at a height of 350 feet amidst towering hills. This sacred site is recognized for its purity, and ancient sages considered it a Tirtha Kshetra (holy pilgrimage site).
During the yagnas performed in honor of the Saptarishis, it is mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana that during the yagna, Sri Swami granted a vision of his divine form to Sage Kashyapa in the evening twilight on the 14th day of Vaishakha, under the Swati Nakshatra.
In the place where the Saptarishis performed the yagna, seven sacred ponds known as Koneru still exist today. At the start of the yagna, the deity Sri Govindaraja Swamy, representing Sri Mannarayana, was installed and is now situated by these sacred ponds.
"Fifteen hundred years ago, built by the Pallava kings, this site became renowned as a centre for all Narasimha temples, known for its vibrant life and culture."
Sacred Ponds Near the Temple
Located 500 meters from the temple, in a dense forest area, there are sacred ponds named after the Saptarishis, commonly referred to as the "Seven Konerus" by the local people. After taking a dip in these ponds, devotees proceed to have the darshan of Sri Govindaraja Swamy, followed by the darshan of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.
In this sacred site, puja activities are conducted according to the Vaikhanasa Agama Shastra. The temples present in this area include:
Akhanda Ganapati Temple
Sri Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Adi Lakshmi Ammavari Temple
Govindaraja Swamy Temple
Festivals:
Goda Kalyanam
Kommarapudi Village Festival
Kanuma with Parveta Utsavam
Mulamudi Village Festival
Ratha Saptami with Surya Prabha Vahana
Bhishma Ekadashi with Laksha Tulasi Puja and Kalyanam
Magha Pournami with Nellore Nagarotsavam
Temple Visiting Hours:
The temple is open for darshan from Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and then again from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the temple is open from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and then again from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Every Friday, an Abhishekam is performed for the Goddess at 8:00 AM, and every Saturday, an Abhishekam is held for the Lord at 8:00 AM. Daily afternoon meals (Nityannadanam) are provided, and on Friday and Saturday nights, a light meal (Alpa Harama) is offered to devotees.
How to Reach:
By Road:Nellore – Narasimha Konda (13.3 KM)
By Rail:Nearest Railway station: Nellore Railway station (15.2 KM)
By Air:Nearest Airport: Tirupati International Airport (123 KM)and Chennai International Airport (196 KM)