Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnu temple :  

Galigopuram - Entrance to temple

On 16 May 2014 Friday, Full moon day,  I have visited SrikakulamIt is an aicient  temple  near Challapalli Mandal in Guntur Dt, AP.

Sri Krishna Devaraya
writing Amukthamalayada

This is an ancient temple 2000 years old. mThe temple has become historically important as the legenday Telugu King Sri Krishna Devaraya was here at this temple for some days. Story is that after conquering the North east king doms of Gajapathi and Orugallu (Warangal) Krishna Devbraya started writing "Amukthamalayada" grandham by sitting at this temple. 

The photo-1 on the right shows the Galigopuram, the entrance to the temple.  

"Desa basha landu Telugu lessa"
is the popular poem in Amukthamalyada  

This is the central part of the temple
where the diety of Sri Maha Vishnu is located

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Sri Krishna Devaraya statue
is in the mandapam near the tree 

 Main Entrance : Galigopuram

Sila sasanam  or encryption of donation
 given by Sri Krishna Devaraya for the temple