Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Antarvedi

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Antarvedi
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Antarvedi
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Name
Proper name Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Geography
Coordinates 16°20′00″N 81°44′00″E / 16.3333°N 81.7333°E / 16.3333; 81.7333Coordinates: 16°20′00″N 81°44′00″E / 16.3333°N 81.7333°E / 16.3333; 81.7333
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District East Godavari
Location Antarvedi
Culture
Primary deity Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy
Consort Rajyalakshmi
Important festivals Bheeshma Ekadasi, Ratha Saptami, Kartika Pournami, Vaikunta Ekadasi
History and governance
Date built 15th-16th century

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is situated in temple town named Antarvedi of Sakhinetipalle Mandal, located in the East Godavari district of the Andhra Pradesh state in India. The temple is situated at the place where the Bay of Bengal and Vashista Godavari, a tributary of the Godavari River, meet.[1] It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Travel

There are three ways that one can travel to Antarvedi. Steam launches are available. Alternatively, one can ride on the ferry, upon reaching Sakhinetipalli and from there start for Antarvedi by road. The third option is to cross the Chinchinada using the newly built bridge, and travel the rest of the way by road.

References

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