Famous Temples in India

Religious Significance

Once upon a time Lord Sri Mahavishnu and Mahadeva were visiting the Earth. It was an evening time when Mahadeva and Mahavishnu were near Agiripalli. They were looking for a place to stay over night. They were impressed with the scenic beauty and tranquility of the place near Agiripalli. They decided to spend the night in the scenic and peaceful environment. Sri Mahavishnu wanted to perform Sandhya Vandanam and requested Mahadeva to find a suitable place for their stay. After searching for a while Mahadeva found a nice place on the top of the mountain and settled down there, forgetting to inform Sri Mahavishnu. Sri Mahavishnu waited for some time for Mahadeva to return, but finding that Mahadeva did not come back, he went in search of him. When he found that Mahadeva settled down comfortably on the top of the mountain, Sri Mahavishnu felt angry and thumped the head of Mahadeva with his fist and cursed that nobody will visit him without having darshan of self (Sri Mahavishnu). Saying this Sri Mahavishnu came down in two steps and settled down at the bottom of the mountain. Even now one can notice the impression of Sri Mahavishnu fingers on the top of Shivalinga in Agiripalli and the two large stone slabs (representing the imprint of the footsteps of Sri Mahavishnu).

 According to the history of this temple before 4000 years ago a king named Subhamatadu did penance regarding Lord Vishnu, Lord Vishnu appeared before him then he asked Lord to stay on his head along with his consort Sri Mahalakshmi. Lord Vishnu told him to pray for Lord Shiva to fulfill his wish. He did so and as a result, he took the shape of a hill which is called as Sobhanachala. According to the wish of Sobhanachala Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu stayed on that hill.