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Penchalakona Narasimha

Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple, which is regarded as one of Nava Narasimha Kshetras, dates back to a very ancient period and was built according to Agama Shilpa Sastra. Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, also renowned as Somasila Narasimhaswamy, is manifested Himself on a huge rock in a meditative posture. Since the Lord is found on a huge rock, the temple got the name Penusila. Later on, it became popular as Penchalakona. The amazing Rajagopuram of this temple is carved with beautiful images of gods and goddesses. It is believed that when Lord Narasimha Swamy went to Bhairavakona to kill the demons who troubled the Rishis, the Rishis caught umbrellas for Lord, and hence this place is called Chatravata. And because of that the Lord is also known as Chatravati Narasimha Swamy. In remembrance of that event, devotees offer gold and silver umbrellas to the Lord. Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Legend: Lord Maha Vishnu manifested as Narasimha Swamy (Human body with Lion’s Head) to kill the demon. Even after killing Hiranyakasyapa, he could not control his anger and he came to the forest. To cool him down, Goddess Lakshmi approached him in the form of a tribal lady named ‘Chenchu Lakshmi’. Chenchu Lakshmi hugged Lord Narasimha swamy at this place. The word ‘Hug’ means ‘Penu Vesukonuta’ in Telugu. Hence the place got the name ‘Penusila’, which was later on changed to Penchalakona. It is said that the Lord married Chenchu Lakshmi and subsequently manifested himself as a huge rock. As per another version of the legend, the Lord after killing the demon took bath in Penchalakona to take away the Narasimha Avatar and to pacify the anger. Lord Narasimha Swamy manifested here as a huge rock in the Yoga Mudra posture. ‘Penusila Kona’ also means ‘Huge Rock Corner’. The Lord in this temple is also known by the name Somasila Narasimha Swamy. This temple is regarded as one among the nine manifestations of Narasimha Swamy. Special Poojas and Temple Festivals: Navaratri festival is celebrated on a grand scale when special poojas are performed apart from the regular poojas and abhishekams. In the month of Vaisaka (April-May), on the occasion of Narasimha Swamy Jayanthi, Brahmostavams is celebrated for 5 days. Thousands of devotees from Kadapa, Prakasam District, Nellore, and Tamil Nadu participated in the festival.