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Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple

Coordinates: 16°11′53″N 78°02′56″E / 16.198°N 78.049°E / 16.198; 78.049
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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 popularly known as "Shi Rangapur Temple'' is an ancient Hindu temple of Ranganayaka Swamy. it is located in Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair, Wanaparthy District, Telangana.[1][2]

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History

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Sri Ranganayaka is the oldest temple in Telangana and was built by Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam in the 18th century.[4]

Festivals

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The temple hosts multiple festivals per year:

  • Brahmotsavalu, Krishna worship festival
  • Jatara, 15-day holy pilgrimage

Transport

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Srirangapur is about 10 km from Pebber and 25 km from Wanaparthy, as well as 160 km from Hyderabad The nearest railway station is Gadwal station, which is about 40 km for passenger trains.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Trip to SriRangapur Temple, Pebbair -Wanaparthy District". india-drive.
  2. ^ Special Story On Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple | Wanaparthy | Telangana Theertham | V6 News, retrieved 22 June 2020
  3. ^ Srirangapuram Temple History | Less Facilities and Dilapidation Condition | Mahabubnagar | HMTV, retrieved 22 June 2020
  4. ^ "Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple: Steeped in mythological epics". Telangana Today. 25 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Srirangapuram (V), Pebbair (M)". Telangana Govt.