| Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Sri Ranganayakaswamy |
| Location | |
| Location | Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair (Mandal), Wanaparthy District, Telangana |
| State | Telangana |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 16°11′53″N78°02′56″E / 16.198°N 78.049°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 18th century |
Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple was constructed in the 18th century AD. it is located in Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair, Wanaparthy District, Telangana [1] [2] [3] The temple was inspired by the renowned Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam , Tamil Nadu. It was built by King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Empire , who sought to create a similar shrine in his kingdom. According to legend, King Krishnadevaraya was guided to the idol of Lord Ranganatha through a divine dream, leading him to establish the temple between the Kothakota and Kanvayapally temples. [4] The temple is a significant example of Vijayanagara architecture and is located near the Ratna Pushkarini Lake.
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Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth , both prominent Bollywood actors, The wedding took place at the historic Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Srirangapuram, located in Wanaparthy District, Telangana. The venue holds special significance for Rao Hydari's family, as the temple is over 400 years old. the last monarch of Wanaparthy Sansthanam was Aditi Rao Hydari's maternal grandfather. The family continues to offer prayers at the revered temples in the region. In an interview with Vogue India earlier in the year, Hydari revealed that she and Siddharth planned to marry at a temple in Wanaparthy. She stated, "The wedding will be centred around a 400-year-old temple in Wanaparthy that is of significance to my family." [5] [6]
