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Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Nellore

Coordinates: 14°52′44″N 79°17′52″E / 14.878847°N 79.297857°E / 14.878847; 79.297857
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNellore
DeityVishnu
Location
LocationNellore
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Nellore is located in Andhra Pradesh
Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple, Nellore
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates14°52′44″N 79°17′52″E / 14.878847°N 79.297857°E / 14.878847; 79.297857
Architecture
Completed200 A.D.
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Vaishnavism
Closeup of Vishnu, seated in the lotus position on a lotus. From depiction of the poet Jayadeva bowing to Vishnu, Gouache on paper Pahari, The very picture of devotion, bare-bodied, head bowed, legs crossed and hands folded, Jayadeva stands at left, with the implements of worship placed before the lotus-seat of Vishnu who sits there, blessing the poet.
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Dashavatara
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The Sri Ranganthaswami Temple in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha a resting form of Lord Vishnu. This temple, also called Talpagiri Ranganathaswami temple or Ranganayakulu[1] is one of the oldest temples in Nellore. It is located on the banks of the Penna River and is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century.[2] Just before the main entrance of the temple is a huge tower, called Gaaligopuram, which literally means "wind tower". This tower is approximately 70 feet high and has 10 feet of gold plated vessels on top of it, called kalashams. The gopuram was constructed by Yeragudipati Venkatachalam panthulu. Every year during the month of March–April (which varies according to the Indian calendar) a grand festival is celebrated. These are called Brahmotsavam.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Munivahana Utsavam planned in Nellore temple". The Hindu. 23 June 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  2. ^ India, The Hans. "Nellore: Gaiety marks Ranganatha Swamy Rathotsavam". The Hans India. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  3. ^ Rao, M. Srinivasa. "Talpagiri temple decked up for Ekadasi". The Hans India. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  4. ^ Subramanyam, Avinash P. (17 March 2025). "Spiritual Fervour Marks Rathotsavam at Nellore's Talpagiri Temple". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Developmental works under way at Ranganatha Swamy temple". The Hindu. 22 December 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
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