This temple is located in Rapur village, about 75 kilometers from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is situated at the foot of a hill in the Penchalakona Valley. There is an image of the Lord, represented as a self-manifested one (Swayambhu). Lord Narasimha manifested Himself here as a huge rock in “Yoga mudra” ( and hence it acquired the name of “Penusila” (huge rock) and in course of time became famous as “Penchalakona”.
Brahmostavam Schedule 2024:
The annual Brahmotsavam festival at the Penchalakona Temple takes place from
May 19 - Ankurarpanam, Senapathi Ustavam
May 20 - Tiruchi Ustavam, Dwajarohanam, Sesha Vahanam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva
May 21 - Hanumantha Seva, Hamsa Vahana Seva
May 22 - Narasimha Jayanthi, Golden Garuda Vahanam, Simha Vahana Seva
May 23 - Kalyanotsavam, Rathotsavam, Gaja Vahana Seva, Ekanata Seva
May 24 - Vasantotsavam, Teppotsavam, Aswa Vahana Seva, Chakra Snanam, Dwaja Avarohanam.
May 25 - Gramotsavam in Gonupalli Village.
How to reach Temple ?
Direct buses are available From Gudur Bus station, Near Railway station To Rapur. From Rapur, one can reach Penchalakona.