Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple

  A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in reclining posture on His serpent Ananta , the abode of Sri Talpagiri Ranganatha Swami in Nellore is one of the most sought-after temples. Talpagiri Ranganatha Swami is one of the forms of Lord Vishnu and this temple is known for its architecture splendor. It is said that this temple occupies next place to Lord Vishnu temple at Srirangam. Situated on the southern bank of Pennar River, this temple has been adorning the place for the past 600 years. It is said that the famous poet Tikkanna translated the great epic Mahabharatha into Telugu in this temple.This temple has a striking tower at the entrance called as gaali gopuram, which has seven floors. This huge tower, to the east, is about 95 feet tall with seven gold kalasham (holy urn) on the topmost part. The beautiful carvings on the gopuram are that of the many Gods and Goddesses. In the richly carved Gopuram, one of the sculpture of Lord Ranganatha (Lord Vishnu in reclining position), the presiding deity of the temple, on the first floor of the gaali gopuram, is painted colourful. 

To the south of the main temple, there is a temple dedicated to Goddess Ranganayaki Laxmi Devi and an Addala Mandapam (mirror house). This Mirror House is a special attraction to the visitors. To the north of the main shrine, there is a temple dedicated to Goddess Andal called as Andal Ammavari Devalayam.www.greatsimhapuri.blogspot.com