Vishnu
Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple
Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh · Panakala Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)
About Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple
An extraordinary cave temple where only the throat of Narasimha is visible — not a complete idol. Pilgrims pour jaggery water (panakam) into the mouth of the cave, which the deity is said to consume; only a trickle returns. This miracle has been documented for centuries.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Panakala Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Vishnu
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Mangalagiri (3 km) or Vijayawada Junction (12 km)
Nearest Airport
Vijayawada Airport (14 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Vijayawada
Visitor Tips
The hill has 1000 steps; carry your own panakam (jaggery water) to offer; the base temple has a full Narasimha idol.
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Quick Info
State
Andhra Pradesh
Location
Mangalagiri
Ideal Base City
Vijayawada
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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