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The history of this
famous shrine is recorded in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, which is one of our ancient
Puranas. Mangalagiri hill means an auspicious hill, and it is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
This place is one of the eight important Mahakshetras of India, which was meant by the
Lord to be taken as His own abode, for the redemption of humanity from sin. The origin of
this temple with its presiding deity known as Panakala Nrusimhaswamy is traced to the
Krithayuga. The temple is situated midway on the side of a hill.
The mountain itself is in the shape of an elephant as seen from a distance.
Even to day the hill presents the appearance of a reclining elephant.
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