Sri Kariya Manikyaswami Temple, also known as Sri Perumala Swami Temple, is located at Nagari, in
Chittoor District of
Andhra Pradesh. It is about 51 km from
Tirupati. The presiding deity is
Lord Vishnu.
It is believed that Lord Vishnu killed Makara (a crocodile) and saved Gajendra (an elephant) at this place. This episode is referred to as the ‘Gajendra Moksham’ in the
Bhagavata.
Kanchi Garuda Seva, Rathasaptami and Vaikuntha Ekadasi are the major festivals celebrated amid much pomp and splendor.
