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Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple

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  • •The most famous temple on the southern bank of the River Pennar, the Galigopuram of the temple is 29 m high and has seven gold Kalasams.

Highlights

  • The most famous temple on the southern bank of the River Pennar, the Galigopuram of the temple is 29 m high and has seven gold Kalasams.
  • The Sri Ranganthaswami Temple in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha a resting form of Lord Vishnu.
  • This temple, also called Talpagiri Ranganathaswami temple or Ranganayakulu is one of the oldest temples in Nellore.
  • It is located on the banks of the Penna River and is believed to have been constructed in the 12th century.
  • Just before the main entrance of the temple is a huge tower, called Gaaligopuram, which literally means "wind tower".

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most famous temple on the southern bank of the River Pennar, the Galigopuram of the temple is 29 m high and has seven gold Kalasams.

It is about 2.5 km from central Nellore.

The most comfortable months are January and February; April is the hottest, with highs around 39°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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