Sobhanachala Vyagra Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at Agiripalli, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh State. The temple is 25 km from Vijayawada. Sri Maha Vishnu is the presiding deity worshipped as Sri Vyagra Narasimha Swamy and his consort Sri Maha Lakshmi. Sri Vyagra Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is also known as Sri Sobhanachaleswara Swamy. Godda Devi, Rajya Lakshmi, Venugopala Swamy, Vaada Raja Swamy, Venkateshwara Swamy, Swayambu Murthy and Hanuman are the other deities.
Varaha Pushkarini (pond) in this temple is believed to have been excavated by Sri Vishnu. in Adi Varaha Moorthy avatar. So it is called Anantha Sarasu.
Narasimha Jayanthi, Karthika Masam, Brahmotsavalu, Sravanamasa Pavitrotsavalu, Maghamasa Adhyayanotsavam and Rathotsavalu are some of the main festivals celebrated.
Those who have Kuja Dosham and whose marriage is delayed will get married soon after performing Kalyanam of Vyagra Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy in this temple.
Note: Accommodation and food and other facilities are available in Agiripalli.
Sobhanachala Vyagra Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Timings:
Morning: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Evening: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sobhanachala Narasimha Temple History:
According to the Puranas, it is a temple about 4000 years old. There is archaeological evidence confirming that the temple and Pushkarini are present from the 15th century. In 1561 A.C a devotee laid out a garden, Bhoga Mantapam. In ancient times, the flowers from this garden were sent to Bhadrachalam Sita Rama Swamy. You have to climb 740 steps to reach the temple. There is no ghat path. The king named Subhamatudu did penance by invoking Lord Vishnu. When Lord Vishnu appeared before him, he asked the Lord to stand on his head with his consort Mahalakshmi. Lord Vishnu told him to pray for Lord Shiva to grant his wish. He did so and as a result, he took the form of a hill which is called Sobhanachala. In accordance with Sobhanachala’s wish, Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu stayed on this hill.
How to reach Sobhanachala Vyagra Narasimha Temple:
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Vijayawada which is 20 km from the Temple.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is at Vijayawada which is 29 km away.
By Road:
Vijayawada city is well connected with all major cities of India. Temple is 30 km from Vijayawada Bus station. Direct buses, Private Autos, Taxis are available from Vijayawada to Agarapalli Temple.
Agiripalli Sri Shobhanachala Swamy Address:
Agiripalli Sri Shobhanachala Swamy and Vyagra Narasimha Swamy temple,
Agiripalli,
Vijayawada,
Andhra Pradesh – 521211.
Mobile: 99855 65485