Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple in Antarvedi, Sakhinetipalle mandal, Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is situated at the place where the Bay of Bengal and Vashista Godavari, a tributary of the Godavari River, meet. It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
History The temple was built by Kopanathi Krishnamma, .
Inscription of Navada Lothpala Malika This stone inscription pertains to Navada Lothpala Malika. The inscription notes that the work on the temple was completed on the day of Chaitra Krishna Dashami in the Swabhanu year, referred to as Bhanu Vanara.
Travel
There are three ways that one can travel to Antarvedi. Steam launches are available. Alternatively, one can ride on the ferry, upon reaching Sakhinetipalli and from there start for Antarvedi by road. The third option is to cross the Chinchinada using the newly built bridge, and travel the rest of the way by road. A launch pad allows visitors to land on the small island at the other side of the Godavari River - from this point, travel can then be undertaken to the convergence point of the river and the ocean.
Festivals Prominent festivals celebrated in the temple include:
Kalyanamohasthavam (Magha Sudha Sapthami to Magha Bahula Padyami) Sri Venkateswara Swamy kalyanam (Jesta Sudha Ekadasi)
Sri Narasimha Jayanthi (Vaisakha Sudha Chaturdasi)
References
External links Lakshmi Narasimha Temple website East godavari district website