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Sakshi Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple

Sakshi Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple Ponnur is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is 28 km from Guntur. This temple was built by the King Nalaparaju in 11th century AD. Later this temple was renovated by Chola King Kulothunga. It is said that this temple equals to 108 Tirupati temples. Goddess Rajyalakshmi shrine is located within the temple complex. Rathotsavam will be celebrated in a grand.As per the Legends, A Brahmin by the Name Kesavaiah was childless and used to visit holy shrines with his brother-in-law Govindudu. Kesavaiah had promised Govindudu at the premises of Lord Narayana in Kasi that he will give his daughter to Govindudu for marriage. With blessings from Kasi Narayana, Kesavaiah was blessed with a baby girl and named her AkkaLakshmi. When Akkalakshmi attained the age for marriage, Govindudu expressed his interest to Kesavaiah in marrying Akkalakshmi. Kesavaiah discarded his proposal and asked him for the witness. Govindudu went to Kasi and prayed Lord Vishnu to act his witness. Impressed Lord Narayana manifested in Ponnur and acted as the witness for the Kesavaiah’s promise. Hence, the name Sakshi Bhavanarayana Swamy.