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This is one of the most important and ancient sub-shrines under the umbrella of Tirumala Tirupati
Devasthanams located at a distance of about 70 km from Tirupati on Chennai highway.

According to sthala puranams, Lord Brahma made penance for creation of life on the earth. During that
time, Demon Somakaasura had stolen the Vedas from Brahma and hid them under the ocean, which had
consequently obstructed the creation of life on the earth.

Ultimately, Lord Brahma, and other deities brought this incident to the notice of the Lord Maha Vishnu.

The Saviour among the Trinity, Lord Maha Vishnu had taken the guise of a “Mathsya” (Fish) and killed
Somakaasura and restored Vedas to Brahma. The uniqueness of this temple is that the presiding deity
here is the first incarnation among dasavataras of the Lord.

The main deity Veda Narayana Swamy is seen in a standing posture, with his fish-like tail clearly visible,
flanked by Sridevi and Bhudevi on his either sides. Another important feature is that the Sudarshana
Chakra in one of his hands is ready to let loose in an attacking posture.

Sub shrines of Goddess Lakshmi Devi as Vedavalli, Lord Rama and Hanuman can be seen here.

The most interesting fact about this temple is that the Surya Puja performed during the month of March
for five days. During these days (usually between 24th and 28th of March), sun rays travel at a distance
of 360 feet from the temple tower, slowly enter the main threshold and further into the ‘Garbagriha’
and stop at the deity’s feet, navel and finally on crown. As it occurs never again in other parts of the
year, it is considered an astronomical marvel and auspicious.

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Vedanarayana Temple, Nagalapuram

Raja gopuram at vedanarayana Temple, Nagalapuram

Religion

Affiliation Hinduism

District Chittoor

Deity Vedanarayana (Matsya avatar of Vishnu)

Festivals Brahmotsavams, Vaikunta Ekadasi

Governing
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
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Location

Location Nagalapuram

State Andhra Pradesh

Country India
 Location in Andhra Pradesh

Geographic
13°23′15.7″N 79°47′48.7″ECoordinates: 13°23′15.7″N 79°47′48.7″E
coordinates

Architecture

Architectural
Dravidian architecture
type

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Inscriptions Sanskrit and Dravidian languages

Website

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Sri Vedanarayana Temple or Matsya Narayana Temple is a Hindu-Vaishnavite temple situated at

Nagalapuram town in Chittoor District, of Andhra Pradesh state, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord
Vishnu in the form of Matsya(fish) avatar and is referred to as Matsya Narayana or Veda Narayana. This
is one of the fewer temples in India where Vishnu is depicted in Matsya avatar, the first incarnation of
Dashavatara.[1]

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Administration

The temple is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.[1]

Significance

The Temple is famous for Surya Pooja Utsavam,considered as an astronomical marvel.[2] During this
festival the sunrays will directly fall on the presiding deity Vedanarayaana in the Garbhagriha for three
days of a year.[2][1] The Sunrays travel a distance of 360 feet starting from Temple Tower(Goupuram)
towards Garbha griha in the evening. On first day the rays will stop at foot of the Deity, second day on
Navel and third day on Crown.[2][1]

Festivals

Surya Pooja Utsavam is one of the important festivals in the temple during which the rays of Sun directly
fall on to the presiding deity in Garbhagriha which is facing west during evening before sunset.[1]

See also

 List of Temples under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD)

References

1. "Sun rays enter temple a day before Surya Puja festival". The Hindu. 25 March 2015. Retrieved
26 September 2017.

"Nagalapuram temple all set for 'Surya Puja'". The Hindu. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2017.

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Sri Vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram in Chittoor district is a popular Vaishnava

temple. Nagalapuram is 70 Km away from Tirupati on the Chennai-Tirupati Road.

Story behind sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram Construction

Sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram is a fine example of Vijayanagar style of architecture.
Krishnadeva raya, the emperor of Vijayanagara, is said to have constructed the Temple in the last years
of his reign at the behest of his mother Nagamamba. It is said that this place was then known as
Nagamambapuram. It is also said that as the work was begun when his reign was coming to an end, the
emperor could not complete it.
Surya Puja at sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram Every year, the Sun provides a visual feast to
the devotees during the ‘Surya Puja
Call it an astronomical marvel or whatever, the sun rays touch the presiding deity of Lord Vedanarayana
Swamy situated in the sanctum sanctorum only on these three days. During Three days of the Surya
Puja, the sun’s rays fall on the main diety from 6 to 6:15 pm. On the first day, the sun’s
ray fall on the feet, the second day on the chest and the third day on the Lord’s forehead.
The rays of the setting Sun enter the main ‘Gopuram’, slowly sneak through the precincts to
touch the main deity, tucked 600 feet away from the entrance.

Sri vedanarayana swamy temple Nagalapuram History

Mythology says that Lord Vishnu in his first incarnation as a fish (‘Matsyavathara) waged a relentless war
with Somaka the asura here to rescue the ‘Vedas;. Maha Vishnu was said to be in a frozen state due to
his stay in underwater for a long period. The half-fish and half-human idol of Sri Vedanarayana in this
temple is said to represent this very ‘Matsyavathara
This is an ancient stone temple probably built by Cholas or Pallavas. Beautiful sculptures can be seen on
the huge pillars in the Prakaram (Circumambulatory and processional pathway) surrounding the
sanctum. The idol of Maha Vishnu here is flanked by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi and the form of matsya or
fish can be seen at its feet. The idol holds Sudarsana Chakra.

Sri vedanarayana swamy temple Nagalapuram Sub Temples

the Temple has several subsidiary shrines devoted to Vedavathi Thayar ( that faces the main sanctum
and has huge many-pillared mandapam), Kodanda rama swami, Lakshmi Varaha Swami, Venugopala
Swami, Lakshmi Narayan and Sri Hayagriva. There are also the sculptures of Vigneshwara and other
gods, on the outer wall of the Sanctum. There is a flagpost inside the main entrance.
How to reach sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram from Tirupati?
1) Sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram is at a distance of 70 Km from Tirupati
2) A.P.S.R.T.C runs direct buses to Sri vedanarayana swamy temple nagalapuram
3) If not direct bus , then any bus which goes to Picchatur/ Uthukottai/Chennai(bus via Uthukottai) goes
via Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple Nagalapuram.
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Among many incarnations of Lord Vishnu, only a few temples depicting the earlier incarnations of Lord
Vishnu is available.

The best among these temples are the Sri Veda Narayanaswamy Temple, which is located in
Nagalapuram. Lord Vishnu takes the form of Matsya Avatar(Fish), which is the prime form among the
ten avatars.

This is one and only temple depiciting the Matsya Avatar of Lord Vishnu.

According to Purana's, the history of Sri Veda Narayanaswamy Temple goes as far as the beginnings of
the Universe.

According to legends, this is the place where Lord Vishnu took the form of a fish to go underwater and
retrieve the Vedas after defeating the demon Somaka.

After defeating the demon the Lord Vishnu, rests here with the same avatar (Matsya), along with
goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi.

Matsya, blessing the people for the rest of the eternity.

Here the Lord takes the Stature of Dushta Nirvahana (world purification) with the Sudarshana Chakra in
prayoga (ready for deployment).

The temple is thronged by thousands of devotees every day, seeking blessings to face and succeeding in
the challenges in their lives.

Sri Veda Narayanaswamy is also a relief from the dosha's concerning financial and Vastu bad effects. It is
also well renowned for relief from skin diseases. Also, it is beleived that those who pray for Growth in
Education, will get their boon fulfilled as he retrived the Vedas from the Demon.

Skin Diseases, Vaastu Dosha and Growth in Education are the prayers rendered at this temple.

According to Purana's, Lord Brahma once took a nap and the Vedas involuntarily slipped out of his
mouth. An Asura known as 'Somaka' lie waiting for this occasion. He immediately stole the Vedas and
went hiding in the depths of the ocean.

To retrieve the Vedas, the Deva's sought the help of Lord Vishnu to retrieve the Vedas and bring the
world back to its original balance.

The Vedas are the vital knowledge required for the creation and running of the universe. With no
further issues, Lord Maha Vishnu, took Mathsya avatar and found the demon Somuka in the depths of
the ocean. After a fight lasting years, the Lord was able to defeat the Asura and retrieve the Veda's.

Thus Lord Vishnu effectively gave back the world its normal cycle and order.
This temple was built during the time of Sri Krishna Devraya. It is said that he named this town as
Nagalapuram in memory of his mother Nagamba.

As Lord took the form of Matsaya to save the Vedas, this temple is called as Veda Naraya Swamy and the
devotees can see many Brahmins sitting a side and reading Vedam.

Interesting fact of this temple is as the Lord here is facing towards west, Sun rays fall on the Lord during
the Sunset (6pm to 6.15pm).

The Interesting factor in this temple is "Sun rays fall at the feet on the first day, on the chest on the
second day and on forehead on the third day. This happens once in a year, 12, 13 and 14th days of
Phalguna Month (Panguni in Tamil)(in the month of March).

Recently while cleaning the temple tirtham (Pond) they found a rare kind of fish in the pond with
different colours.

Many people came to see this miracle as this is the temple dedicated to mathya avataram.

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Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple Timings : 5:00 am to 8:00 pm

Dist : 62 kms from Tirupati and 71 kms from Chennai.

Nagalapuram is a small town in Andhra pradesh, about 70 kms south east of Tirupathi and about 71 kms
North of Chennai. If traveled from Chennai, Nagalapuram is situated about 15 kms from Uthukkottai on
the highway towards Puthur, after Suruttuppalli. The presiding deity is Sri Vedanarayana Swamy or
Vedanarayana Perumal. This temple is called Mathsya Avataara Sthalam as Lord here is seen in Mathsya
Avatar, which is the first and foremost avatar (incarnation) among 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu.
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple History :
Lord Vishnu, took the avatar in the form of a fish (Mathsya in Sanskrit), went deep into the sea and
fought with Somukasura. Somukasura was defeated in the battle by Lord Vishnu, who brought back 4
Vedas and handed over to Lord Brahma safely. As God saved Vedas here, he is known as Sri Veda
Narayana Perumal.
The lord is seen here in Mathsya Avatar along with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi.
This ancient and vast temple was built during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya. Also Krishna Deva Raya
had named this town as Nagalapuram in memory of his mother Nagamba. The temple spread on a very
vast area has grand Gopurams and huge prakaarams.
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy temple is wonderfully maintained by Thirumala Thirupathi Devasthanam
(T.T.D) with beautiful gardens along the prakaarams.
The other deities present here are Lord Ganesha, Dhakshinamurthy, Sri Venugopala Swamy, etc., among
many others.
The rarity of this temple is the Surya Pooja which happens annually during the temple’s Brahmotsavam
on Sukla Dwadasi, Trayodasi and Chathurdasi days of Tamil month Panguni which is approximately
around last week of every March.
On the above 3 days one can witness the Sun’s rays from the horizon, entering the sanctum and falling
at the Lord’s Feet on the first day, Naabhi (Navel) on the second day and Forehead on the third day,
during the sunset, as the Lord here is facing towards west.
All this happens not from the ceiling or any opening in the temple, but from the entrance of the temple.
The deity is about 600 meters from the main Gopuram entrance and the Sun’s rays have to pass through
such a distance to fall directly on the deity.
This miracle never happens again throughout the year except these 3 days.
Also it is still not understood whether it is the architectural or astronomical brilliance by our ancestors,
as this has been happening for ages from now.
This event signifies Sun God’s (Surya) Seva to the Lord to warm up his chilled body, as the Lord has been
under water for many years during his war against Somukasura.
Large numbers of people throng this temple to witness this rare event.
Nagalapuram is easily accessible by road both from Chennai and Thirupathi.
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Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple is located at Nagalapuram in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. This
place is about 62 Kms from Tirupathi. We visited this temple on 29th September 2015 as a part of our
visit to Tirupathi and Tirumala. We a group of 6 members engaged an Innova and went round five
temples around Tirupathi, which included this temple also..
Sri Vedanarayana Swamy with His Consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi on either side.are seen at this temple.
Lord Vishnu, whose first Avatar (Incarnation) was Matsya Avatar, saved the "Four Vedas" from the
Demon 'Somakudu'. Hence it is known as Sri Vedanarayana Swamy Temple. This is a must visit temple
for all the pilgrims.
Nagalapuram was earlier known as 'Harigandapuram'. This village/place was named Nagalapuram by
Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire in memory of his mother Nagala Devi. Hence, it became Sri
Nagalapuram.
The idol inside the sanctum is an image of the Matsya form of Lord Vishnu holding the Sudarsana
Chakra. The important annual festivals in this temple are Brahmotsavam and Surya Puja conducted
during the month of Phalguna (March).
It is said that during the Brahmotsavam. the Sun rays fall on the main deity feet, navel and fore head.
This they call it as "Suriya Pooja". Thousands of devotees throng the temple at this time to see the
important event.
The temple is very peaceful and we liked the temple and the premises. .
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TEMPLE TIMINGS : 6A.M TO 12 A.M & 4P.M TO 8P.M
Nagalapuram is a small village located very close to Nagari and 7okms away
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It is the first of the 10 Avataras(Dasavataram). The presiding deity is Sri VedaNarayana Perumal. The
main deity is Lord Vishnu in the form of Mathya(fish) along with his consorts. Peculiar feature of the idol
is it holds the Sudarsana Chakra in Prayoga i.e ready to release. The main reason for this avatar is to get
back the Vedas stolen by demon.

Sri Veda Narayana Swamy Idol on Goopuram

For Devatas one day completes at the end of one Kalpa. One day at the end of a Kalpa Lord Brahma felt
sleepy. As his eye lids are closed and his mouth opened involuntarily for a yawn, the Vedas slipped out
of his mouth and demon named Somakudu stole them. Devatas prayed Lord Vishnu to get the Vedas
back from the Demon. Vedas are necessary for creation. As we know by Puranas, Pralayam occurs at the
end of every Kalpa and creation is again started by Lord Brahma, it was necessary to collect all the
plants, seeds, herbs and animals so that they would continue to exist in the new creation.
according to Mathya Purana, the king of Dravidas and Devotee of Lord Vishnu, Satyavrata who was later
known as Manu was offering water during Sandya Vandanam. Lord Vishnu in the form of a small fish
came into his hands and pleaded to save its life. He drops it in his Kamandalam. Over night the fish
became too big to be in Kamandalam. By the request of the fish he moved it in to another big bowl, but
soon fish became too big for the vessel also. Then Satyavrata then left the fish in a pond but in no time
the fish grew as large as pond. Satyavrata left it into a lake and fish started growing bigger and bigger. It
went on asking for larger and larger space. Finally he decided to leave it into an ocean, but fish pleaded
not to do so. Satyavrata got doubt how a fish can grow so big in a single day and released it is none
other than Lord Vishnu in the form of fish. He prayed to Lord Vishnu and asked why he took the form of
a fish. Lord Vishnu told him that Pralayam will occur soon and at that time you will see a spacious boat
approaching you and also told him to collect all variety of seeds, accompanied by Seven Saints along
with Serpent Vasuki and other animals.
The fish left for fulfilling its mission. Lord Vishnu in the form of the fish killed Somakudu and brought the
Vedas back and gave them to Lord Brahma to resume the creation at appropriate time. Pralayam started
and ocean began rising. A boat came near them and all of them got into it, the boat was tied to a fish, s
horn using Vasuki as rope. They sailed on the water through out the Pralayam. Thus Vishnu saved the
mankind from dissolution. During this journey Sages and Manu asked Lord Vishnu several questions. The
answers that Lord Vishnu gave form the text ofMATSYA PURANAM

Dasawatara Idols On Goopuram Of Nagalapuram

his temple was built during the time of Krishna Devraya It is said that he named this town as
Nagalapuram in memory of his mother NAGAMBA
This temple covers a very vast area. This temple is maintained by Tirumala Tirupathi Devathanam. As
Lord took this form to save the Vedas, this temple is called as Veda Naraya Swamy temple and you can
see many Brahmins sitting a side and reading Vedam. You can see all Dasavataram idols on the
Goopuram.
Interesting fact of this temple is as the Lord here is facing towards west, Sun ray’s fall on the Lord during
the Sunset (6pm to 6.15pm). Sunray’s fall at the feet on the first day, on the chest on the second day
and on forehead on the third day. This happens once in a year, 12th , 13 th , 14th days of Phalguna
masam(March). Float festival is also conducted

Fish in Nagalapuram

MIRACLE IN THE TEMPLE TIRTHAM

Recently while cleaning the temple Tirtham they found; a rare kind of fish in the pond with different
colours; .Many people came to see this miracle; as this is the temple dedicated to Mathya Avataram ;

POOJAS
6 TO 6.30A.M SUPRABATHAM
6.30 TO 7A.M TOMALA SEVA
7.30 TO 8A.M SAHASRANAMARCHANA
8 TO 10A.M SARVA DARSHANAM
6.30 to 7.00 pm RATRI KAINKARYAM
7 TO 7.45P.M SARVA DARSHANAM
7.45 TO 8P.M EKANTA SEVA
ABISHEKAM : ABISHEKAM IS DONE FOR GODDESS ON FRIDAY 8 A.M
ABISHEKAM IS DONE FOR VEDA NARAYANA SWAMY ON SATURDAY 8 A.M
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The sub temples with in the temple are :
1. Sri Vedavalli Tayaru temple
2. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
3. Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple
4. Sri Sita Lakshmana Sametha Ramulavari Temple
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Nagalapuram is a small town in Andhrapradesh, about 70 kms south east of Thirupathi and about 90
kms North of Chennai. If traveled from Chennai, Nagalapuram is situated about 15 kms from
Uthukkottai on the highway towards Puthur, after Suruttuppalli.

The presiding deity is Sri Veda Narayana Perumal.

This temple is called Mathsya Avataara Sthalam as Lord here is seen in Mathsya Avatar, which is the first
and foremost avatar (incarnation) among 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu.
According to the legend, a demon king called Somukasura once stole the 4 Vedas and kept them in his
custody under the sea. Brahma, who is the creator, was worried as the whole world cannot function
without the presence of Vedas. He went and pleaded to Lord Vishnu to save the Vedas and the universe.

Lord Vishnu, took the avatar in the form of a fish (Mathsya in

Sanskrit), went deep into the sea and fought with Somukasura. Somukasura was defeated in the battle
by Lord Vishnu, who brought back 4 Vedas and handed over to Lord Brahma safely. As God saved Vedas
here, he is known as Sri Veda Narayana Perumal.

The lord is seen here in Mathsya Avatar along with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi.
This ancient and vast temple was built during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya. Also Krishna Deva Raya
had named this town as Nagalapuram in memory of his mother Nagamba.

The temple spread on a very vast area has grand Gopurams and huge prakaarams. This temple is
wonderfully maintained by Thirumala Thirupathi Devasthanam with beautiful gardens along the
prakaarams.

The other deities present here are Lord Ganesha, Dhakshinamurthy, Sri Venugopala Swamy, etc., among
many others.

The rarity of this temple is the Surya Pooja which happens annually during the temple’s Brahmotsavam
on Sukla Dwadasi, Trayodasi and Chathurdasi days of Tamil month Panguni which is approximately
around last week of every March.
On the above 3 days one can witness the Sun’s rays from the horizon, entering the sanctum and falling
at the Lord’s Feet on the first day, Naabhi (Navel) on the second day and Forehead on the third day,
during the sunset, as the Lord here is facing towards west.

All this happens not from the ceiling or any opening in the temple, but from the entrance of the temple.
The deity is about 600 meters from the main Gopuram entrance and the Sun’s rays have to pass through
such a distance to fall directly on the deity.

This miracle never happens again throughout the year except these 3 days.

Also it is still not understood whether it is the architectural or astronomical brilliance by our ancestors,
as this has been happening for ages from now.

This event signifies Sun God’s (Surya) Seva to the Lord to warm up his chilled body, as the Lord has been
under water for many years during his war against Somukasura.

Large numbers of people throng this temple to witness this rare event.

Nagalapuram is easily accessible by road both from Chennai and Thirupathi

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