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History

Overview of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is a powerful and divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu, manifested to protect His devotees and uphold righteousness. This unique form of Narasimha represents fierce protection, divine justice, and boundless compassion, with Goddess Lakshmi seated beside Him, symbolizing prosperity and grace.

The story of Lord Narasimha originates from the Narasimha Avatar in Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Bhagavata Purana and Vishnu Purana. Lord Vishnu took this form to protect His devotee, Prahlada, from his tyrannical father, King Hiranyakashipu.

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Overview of Sri Kotha Puramma Thalli

The ancestors used to say that this temple was built about 400 years ago during the Chola period. It is said that Sri Sri Sri Kotha Puramma was built in the house of Kodivari, a villager in Sebela Vandla Palli. Everyone still says that the goddess, who had said that the Kodivari family would be the birthplace and the Sadhu family would be the residence, appeared in a dream to the village headman and told him that if he built a temple at a certain place, he would protect him as the village deity.

During that time, these villages were under the control of the Ekala nobles who were the rulers and they used to rule the temple of the goddess and perform the Thirunals of the goddess. Over time, the influence of the Ekala nobles decreased and they left this village. About 200 years ago, they took over the responsibility of offering incense and lamps to the Reddy Sadhu family, who were then strong in these villages.

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Overview of Sri Kotha Puramma Thalli

Sri Kotha Puramma Thalli is a revered goddess known for her divine grace, protection, and blessings upon her devotees. She is worshipped as a powerful manifestation of Shakti (Divine Mother) and is believed to bring prosperity, health, and spiritual well-being to those who seek her guidance.

Goddess Kotha Puramma Thalli is deeply rooted in the traditions and faith of her devotees, who revere her as the guardian deity of their villages and families.

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Overview of Sri Hanuman

The history of Kshetram dates back to the period of the Ramayana, Treta Yuga. According to the legend, the god Rama himself had drawn the picture of Hanuman on the rock with his arrow while resting at this place, and was receiving the hospitality of Vayu, the god of the wind and father of Hanuman. Rama completed the drawing of Hanuman except the little finger of Hanuman's left hand. Later Vyasaraja sculpted an idol of Hanuman on the drawing and tried to sculpt the unfinished finger. However, it is said that finger broke and started bleeding, indicating Hanuman's wish for the drawing to be true to the drawing. As per legend after Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, Vayu decorated this place with festoon of golden flowers to welcome Rama on his way back towards North to Ayodhya. People believe that this festoon of golden flowers can be seen by those who are near to death.

Varikuntapalli is a medium Village/hamlet in Chakrayapet Mandal in Cuddapah District of Andhra Pradesh State, India. It comes under Surabhi Panchayath.

It belongs to Rayalaseema region . It is located 12 KM distance Gandi Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, 45 KM towards west from District head quarters Kadapa. 10 KM from Chakrayapet . 412 KM from Hyderabad.

Varikuntapalli is surrounded by Lakkireddipalle Mandal towards East , Galiveedu Mandal towards South , Ramapuram Mandal towards East , Vempalle Mandal towards west .
Rayachoti, Kadapa, Vempalle, Kadiri are the near by Cities to Varikuntapalli.
This Place is in the border of the Cuddapah District and Anantapur District. Anantapur District Nambulapulikunta is west towards this place .