Surutupalli Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

A dramatic hilltop Shiva temple on three rocky peaks (Trikuta hills) near Narasaraopet. Lord Trikoteswara (Shiva of three peaks) is enshrined here. The three hills represent the three eyes of Shiva. Famous for the Shivaratri festival when lakhs of pilgrims climb the 700 steps to seek blessings.

The ancient Amaravathi site on the Krishna river is both a Buddhist Maha Stupa (2nd century BCE) and the location of the Amareswara (Shiva) Pancharama Kshetra. The Archaeological Museum here houses some of the finest Buddhist sculptures in Asia. A dual heritage of Buddhist and Hindu significance.

The principal Pancharama shrine, dedicated to Lord Amareswara (Shiva), in the historic city of Amaravati on the banks of the Krishna River. Amaravati was once the capital of the ancient Satavahana dynasty and a major Buddhist centre, and the temple today stands beside the ruins of the Amaravati Stupa.

A unique hilltop Narasimha temple where the deity is offered jaggery water (panaka/panakam) instead of milk — the Lord is said to drink the panaka directly and the quantity offered is always consumed. The temple sits atop a conical hill with 1,200 steps; a ropeway is also available.