Soumyanatha Swamy Temple in Nandalur KadapaDist the idol of Vishnu in form Venkateswara appears with Abhayahasta was originally put up by Narada. The present temple 108 pillar mandapam was built by Cholas in 10th Century and prakaras, Gopurams built later upto Vijayanagar periods. The temple pillars have stone carvings for different forms of Vishnu and Lakshmi Devi. Sowmya means Lakshmi Devi so the Lord being adipathi of goddess is named as Sowmyanatha Swamy.
he main attraction of the temple is its beautiful 108 pillars and 4 Raja gopurams. Towards the west is Tirupathi, a major pilgrimage cultural city in Chittoor district.
Mysterious Surrounding Nandalur Temple:
Another surprising fact about this temple is that the deity is clearly visible in both sunrise and sunset without any bright source of light coming to the temple and the idol is clearly visible from the entrance itself. So, you can have a good glance of the deity from the entrance itself.
Another fascinating fact about this great temple is that on some special occasions the sun rays directly touches the feet of the main Soumyanatha deity. If you visit this temple on a bright full moon day you will get a chance to watch many more mysterious in this temple.
The idol has close resembles with Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala except the Lord shows his Abhaya Hasta in Nandalur whereas Sri Venkateswara Swamy shows his Kati Hasta.
Sri Soumyanatha Swamy temple is built with red-stone and has many inscriptions written on the temple walls in Tamil language. Don't forget to watch the huge fish carvings on the temple ceiling. To my surprise it is the first time I saw the temple pillars having lions head at the bottom instead of having them at the top which is quite common in many South Indian temples. Locals believe that there is another hidden temple beneath this visible Soumyanatha temple.
Other Temples in Vicinity:
Other noted temples in this vicinity are Ganapathi Temple, Anjaneya Temple and Prayoga Narasimha Swamy Temple. There are 2 ponds present in this temple; one inside the temple premises and the other one outside the temple.
he main attraction of the temple is its beautiful 108 pillars and 4 Raja gopurams. Towards the west is Tirupathi, a major pilgrimage cultural city in Chittoor district.
Mysterious Surrounding Nandalur Temple:
Another surprising fact about this temple is that the deity is clearly visible in both sunrise and sunset without any bright source of light coming to the temple and the idol is clearly visible from the entrance itself. So, you can have a good glance of the deity from the entrance itself.
Another fascinating fact about this great temple is that on some special occasions the sun rays directly touches the feet of the main Soumyanatha deity. If you visit this temple on a bright full moon day you will get a chance to watch many more mysterious in this temple.
The idol has close resembles with Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala except the Lord shows his Abhaya Hasta in Nandalur whereas Sri Venkateswara Swamy shows his Kati Hasta.
Sri Soumyanatha Swamy temple is built with red-stone and has many inscriptions written on the temple walls in Tamil language. Don't forget to watch the huge fish carvings on the temple ceiling. To my surprise it is the first time I saw the temple pillars having lions head at the bottom instead of having them at the top which is quite common in many South Indian temples. Locals believe that there is another hidden temple beneath this visible Soumyanatha temple.
Other Temples in Vicinity:
Other noted temples in this vicinity are Ganapathi Temple, Anjaneya Temple and Prayoga Narasimha Swamy Temple. There are 2 ponds present in this temple; one inside the temple premises and the other one outside the temple.
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