Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple, Penna Ahobilam

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Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple, Penna Ahobilam
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Temple Gopuram
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Anantapur
Deity Lord Narasimha
Location
Location Penna Ahobilam
State Andhra Pradesh
Country India
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Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple, Penna Ahobilam, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates 14°51′37″N77°18′23″E / 14.8603°N 77.3065°E / 14.8603; 77.3065
Architecture
Completed15th century
Elevation428 m (1,404 ft)

The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is located on the banks of Pennar river in Penna Ahobilam, Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Location

The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is located in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located 220 km from Nandyal and about 185 km from Kurnool, the district headquarters, 41 km from Anantapur and is 12 km away from Uravakonda.

One of temples of Lakshmi narasimha swamy is also at Somaghatta village, Gorantla, Anantapur. [1]

History of the temple

The temple was built on the footprint of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy measuring 5 feet 3 inches.

Temple times are 6.00am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 7.00pm.

The temple is a popular location for marriage ceremonies.

A grand car festival is conducted annually in the month of April.

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