Sri Krishna Temple Alghu Malluru Krishna Swamy temple is existing in the Mannarpoluru Village, right from the time of Telugu Chola rulers. The village is close-by to Sullurupet, at a distance of 103 km. from Nellore. It was built in the 17th century by Bangaru Yadama Nayudu, the living place of mallayodas or wrestlers. According to a legend, it was here that Lord Sri Krishna defeated Jambavantha in a duel and married his daughter Jambavati and that Lord Sri krishna defeated Jambavantha in a duel and married his daughter Jambavati and that Lord Maha Vishnu deflated the bloated ego of garutmata here alone. Apart from the idol of Satyabhama and Jambavati, the two consorts of Lord Krishna , the idol of Jambavantha creating the illusion of shedding tears are bound to amaze the viewers. One cannot help marvelling at the sculptural splendour exuded by the idols of the beauties.
PENCHALAKONA NARASIMHA SWAMY VARI TEMPLEThis is a very ancient sacred place (Pilgrim Centre). Lord Narasimha manifested himself here as a huge of rock in "Yoga mudra" (in an entwined contemplative posture) and hence it acquired the name of "Penusila" (huge rock) and in course of time became famous as "Penchalakona" . legend has it that after slaying the demon Hiranya Kasipa, Lord narsimha bathed in Penchalakona and withdrew that "Avatara"(incarmation) of Narasimha, shedding hisanger and ferocity. The Lord here goes by the name of somasila Narasimhaswamy and has become one of the Nava Narasimhas (nine manifestations). people belive that because the sage Kanva resided in this area in the past, the river flowing here acquired the name kanva Nadi and that with efflux of time it became Kandaleru. It is also learnt that the temple was renovated in the 10th century.
Penchalkona lies at the foothills of Veligondalu (mentioned earlier), at a distance of 80 km., from Nellore. Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated every year in the month of May and devotees flock specially on Saturday. The Devestanam choultries provide facilities to the piligrims and there is bus service too.
Chengalamma Temple - Sullurpet Goddess Chengalamma Parameswari manifested Herself in the village of Sullurupet which lies 100 Km., away from Nellore on the Kolkata - Chennai highway and the temple for Her was built on the bank of the Kanlangi river. History tells us that it was established during the fourth and fifth centuries. People also refer to her as the to her as the village goddess "Tenkali". With the passage of time, she is being worshipped regularly by devotees as chengalamma. Devotees turn up in large number to witness "Chengalamma Jatara" (fair).
The Village goddess who was called Tankali gained reputation as Sullurpet Chengalamma Thalli and her idol in the temple faces the sea. Devotees from different parts of the state visit the place and fulfil their vows, refering the goddess as the mother who grants boons liberally. The naturally - formed image of the goddess adorming the hanging (Vooda) of the banyan tree is really an awe-inspiring spectacle.
