Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
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Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri

July 14, 2026·1 min read

Situated atop an auspicious hill in Mangalagiri, about 21 km from Guntur, this revered Vaishnavite temple is famous for its unique ritual where jaggery water (panakam) is offered into the widely open mouth of the deity, with only half consumed—a phenomenon devotees consider miraculous. The town is also celebrated for its traditional handloom textiles.