Sri Talapagiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple - Nellore
Sri Talpagiri Rangantha Swamy temple is located at Nellore city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. One of the famous temples in South India. Sri Ranganatha Swamy is the main deity of this temple who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, facing West direction. The Idol of The Lord Ranganatha inside the Sanctum Sanctorium is in a reclining position on Adisesha 10 feet long. In the right hand there is a chakra and left hand there is a shankam. At the Lord’s feet 26-inch high deities of Sridevi and Bhudevi. Ranganayaki devi is consort of Ranganayaka Swamy. This temple is located on the banks of the Penna River The interesting thing about this temple is that the idols face west towards River Penna, Unlike most temples where the deity faces east. There is 7 tiered Raja gopuram with 70 feet in height. The name “Talpagiri” comes from the legend, that says that Adisesha took the form of a hill here when Lord Sri Maha Vishnu came down to Earth and rested here. “Tal