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Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple, Avanigadda ,A.P.
The Deity here was installed by Sri Rama Chandra in the Trethayuga.This temple structure with seven kalashas on the gopuram and a height of 99 ft was constructed by King Kulotunga Chola 2 in 1065 CE.


It is said to be the 2nd tallest temple structure in A.P.This temple's unique sculpture is built in the shape of a chariot depicting the architecture styles of the Chola
https://t.co/3CqvEOx1Dh is said that Avanigadda is the place where Maa Sita Devi learned the Vedic Knowledge

(Dharma Shastra) from Vasistha Maharshi.Thus the name was called Avanijapuram and later renamed as Avanigadda.Due to the devastating cyclone in 1977,the temple's Dwaja Sthamba was damaged and re- installed later in 1990.The temple was earlier renovated in 1824 after a millennium.

The temple also houses a shrine for Sri Daasa Anjaneya Swamy.