Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple Explained

Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple
Year Completed:	18th century
Deity:	Sri Ranganayakaswamy
Location:	Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair (Mandal), Wanaparthy District, Telangana
State:	Telangana
Country:	India
Coordinates:	16.198°N 78.049°W

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]

History

Sri Ranganayaka is the oldest temple in Telangana and was built by Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam in the 18th century.^[2]

Festivals

The temple hosts multiple festivals per year:

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

Transport

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.^[3]

References

1. Web site: Trip to SriRangapur Temple, Pebbair -Wanaparthy District. india-drive.
2. News: 25 June 2017. Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple: Steeped in mythological epics. Telangana Today.
3. Web site: Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Srirangapuram (V), Pebbair (M). Telangana Govt.