Narasimha Swamy Temple 17th Century CE
Sri Laxminarasimha Swamy Temple consisting of garbhagriha and pillared hall is located in Janakampet village enclosed within a prakara wall. By the side of this temple, there is a Puskarini (Koneru – step well) which is constructed in an octagonal (Astamukhi) plan. Though the puskharini here and the temple was built during the Rashtrakuta times undergone continuous renovations during the period of Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, and later period. The plan of the temple consists of a central mandapa, a chamber, and a pillared hall. The temple premises consist of Dharmasala also. It is also a popular learning center i.e. Vidyapeeth / Vedapathasala. The principal deity is Narasimhaswamy.
Janakampet village is located at a distance of nearly 36 km from the district headquarters of Nizamabad. Nizamabad is connected to Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, located at a distance of approximately 175 km, through road and rail transport.
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