AKIRIPALLI, which is in Nuzvid of Krishna District, is the f an important and sacred temple dedicated to Lord Sobhanachala Swami.

The deity is Vyaghra Narasimha, who was as incarnated in a cave on the top of the hill. Sri Malleswaraswamy was also incarnated at a flat portion on p of the hill.

To reach Akiripalli the easiest route is to get down at Vijayawada which is an important junction Madras-Delhi and the Madras-Calcutta lines and from there take bus.

There are public choultries at the place, convenient accommodation for pilgrims is provided.

The temple has also a tank called Varaha- pushkarini, from which Bindi tirtham is drawn for drinking and cooking purposes. The temple is an ancient and famous one.