Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple
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| Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Sri Ranganayakaswamy |
| Location | |
| Location | Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair (Mandal), Wanaparthy District, Telangana |
| State | Telangana |
| Country | India |
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| Coordinates | 16°11′53″N 78°02′56″E / 16.198°N 78.049°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 18th century |
Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, also known as the Shri Rangapur Temple, was constructed in the 18th century AD. it is located in Shri Rangapur Village, Pebbair, Wanaparthy District, Telangana[1][2][3] 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.[4] The temple is a significant example of Vijayanagara architecture and is located near the Ratna Pushkarini Lake.
Sri Ranganayaka temple is one of the oldest temples in Telangana and was built by Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam in the 18th century.[5]