Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple

Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeitySri Ranganayakaswamy
Location
LocationShri Rangapur Village, Pebbair (Mandal), Wanaparthy District, Telangana
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates16°11′53″N 78°02′56″E / 16.198°N 78.049°E / 16.198; 78.049
Architecture
Completed18th century

Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, also known as the Shi Rangapur Temple, was constructed in the 18th century AD. it is located in Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair, Wanaparthy District, Telangana The temple was inspired by the renowned Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu. It was built by King Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagar Empire, who sought to create a similar shrine in his kingdom. According to legend, King Krishnadevaraya was guided to the idol of Lord Ranganatha through a divine dream, leading him to establish the temple between the Kothakota and Kanvayapally temples. The temple is a significant example of Vijayanagara architecture and is located near the Ratna Pushkarini Lake.