Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple in Vepanjeri Village is situated around 15 km from Chittoor. The presiding deities in the temple are Lakshmi, Lord Srimannarayana, Sri Lakshmi Narayana and his consort, Sri Lakshmi Ammavaru. The first mention of the temple was in the 12th century between 1178 and 1218. During this period, Kulottunga III of the Chola dynasty was ruling this region. The temple was pushed to its nadir when the French forces ruled the region between 14th and 15th century. It is in 1986 that the temple was reconstructed by the Komandur family in the Pallava style of architecture. Tourists visit this temple in large number during the celebrations of annual festival, Brahmotsavams.
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