
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Nellore Tourism
About Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Nellore






| Monday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
| Friday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | Opening Time: 06:00 AM, Closing Time: 09:00 PM |
Opening hours can change for special events or maintenance. Check with the local tourism office or the official website before you go.
| Adult | Free Entry |
|---|---|
| Child | Free Entry |
Prices are subject to change; please check before visiting.
✓ Respect the local customs and dress modestly.
✓ Remove shoes before entering the temple premises.
✓ Photography may be restricted, so check local guidelines.
✓ Participate in the puja rituals for a holistic experience.
✓ Try to visit during the morning or evening aarti for a more spiritual experience.
guptamvbharat
5.0Wrote on 2 Jun 2023
Good ambience
Vvery ancient temple. Cooperative staff. Allowed me for sahasnamachana after scheduled time. Vvery peaceful and rush free
141balas
4.0Wrote on 28 Dec 2021
Divine temple
This temple is around 1 km from the mulumudi busstop in raganayakula peta.This is very beautiful ancient temple on the banks of penna river.Here We can have the darshana of Lord vishnu on reclining position.There is a separate temple for Lord prasanna venkateswara in the same premises
Somaseshu
4.0Wrote on 2 Jan 2020
My Visit to Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Nellore (A.P.)
This temple is one of the ancient temples in Nellore built on the southern bank of the Penna river. This temple is located at a distance of 3.2 kms from Nellore. The area where this temple exists is called “Ranganayakula Peta.â€According to local legend sage Kasyapa performed a yagna here on Ekadasi day and Lord Vishnu appeared before him and stayed there. Adi Sesha, the divine serpent came here in the form of a hill called “Talpa Giri’ as Adi sesha, the couch on which the Lord sleeps, exists here as a hill. In the “Aranya Kanda†of the epic Ramayana it is mentioned that Lord Rama visited this temple during his period of exile. This temple was built by Pallava kings during seventh and eighth centuries. The present main shrine and extensions were built by Chola kings in between 1178 and 1216 as per the stone inscriptions found in the temple premises. The 70-foot tall main tower (Gaali Gopuram) was built in 1781. The seven-tiered tower looks beautiful with many sculptures of gods and goddesses erected on the tower at different levels. The seven golden kalasams on the top of the temple tower were erected in 1949. In the sanctum the 10-foot long idol of Ranganatha is seen in reclining position (Pallikonda Perumallu in Tamil) on the divine serpent Adisesha. Near His feet 26-inch long idols of Sri Devi and Bhu Devi are seen. The idol of Lord Brahma is seen seated on the lotus rising from Lord’s navel. The idol is facing west towards the river Penna. The thousand holy names of the Lord are seen painted on the outer walls so that the devotee can recite them while going round the temple. The ancient gopuram built on the west side is visible on the way to the river from the temple. The present tall tower is seen on the east side. The shrine of Rajya Lakshmi (Ranga Nayaki) is seen on the southern side of the main temple. The shrine of Andal or Goda devi is on the northern side of the main shrine. The Northern doorway called Vaikunta dwaram is seen just beside Goda Devi’s shrine. On Vaikuinta Ekadashhi the Lord gives darshan to devotees from this side. The hall of mirrors called “Addala Mandapam†built in 1929 is seen on the southern side of the main temple. In this hall temple rituals and ceremonies are performed. The hall is decked with many painted frescoes depicting the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the episode of Gajendra Moksham (Lord Vishnu saving the elephant from the clutches of the crocodile) and the pictures of Alwars done in Tanjavur style. The colorful fresco of Lord Krishna sleeping on a floating leaf called “Vatapatrasayi†is seen on the ceiling. The other sub-temples are the shrines of Alwaar Sannidhi, Lord Narasimha and Lord Venkateshwara. In the temple premises there is a tree called “Santana Vriksha’. Devotees tie a piece of cloth with offerings as swings to the branches of this tree as they believe that they will be blessed with progeny by doing so. Near this tree there is a tunnel once used by sages to reach this temple. . In this temple poojas and other rituals are done as per Paancharatra Agama. Special poojas are done during Brahmostava (between March and April) and on Vaikunta Ekadashi. Every day Tirumanjanam, Sahasra Namarchana (worshipping the Lord with one thousand names), Asthottaranamarachana( worshipping the Lord with one hundred and eight names, Nitya Kalyanam are done. The temple timings are from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 2.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. As this temple is located in the north side of Sri Rangam, this holy temple is regarded as the “Sri Rangam of the Northâ€. Just on the way to river side there is a shrine for the great poet sitting Tikkana who was said to have translated the fifteen cantos of the epic Mahabharata in this temple. The view of the Penna River from the temple gives a panoramic view of the city. But the waters of the river are not so fresh and clean. The river near the temple should be maintained pure and clean. Many devotees are seen lighting oil lamps near the entrance. This practice should be stopped as it causes inconvenience to visitors entering the temple.
Travel1Time1
5.0Wrote on 25 Dec 2019
Ancient temple
Ancient temple and huge Gopuram, it is one of the must visit places in Nellore. Temple closes during afternoon time so plan the visit accordingly. You can see the Idol from close proximity and friendly people inside the temple.
yalamuru
5.0Wrote on 10 Nov 2019
Sri Ranghanatha Swamy temple
It's one of the oldest and beautiful temple One should visit with family. It's is very near to Nellore Railway Station.

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