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- A historic stone inscription dating back to 1363 CE was found at the Sri Naga Lingeshwara Swamy temple in Penukonda.
- The epigraph identifies the temple as having been commissioned by the Vijayanagara Prime Minister Anantharasu Chikka Odeyar during the reign of Bukka Raya I. Researchers discovered the artifact along with a nearby ancient pond while exploring the rugged terrain of the hill.
- Heritage experts are now calling on the government to restore and protect the site for its historical significance.
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- Preservation and restoration efforts by the State Endowments Department
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MyNaa Swamy
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“Svasti Sri Saka Varusha 1285”
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…rugged northern and western approaches. They spotted an inscription carved into a large boulder within the premises and sent photographs for decipherment. The inscription, in ancient Kannada-Telugu script, opens with “ Svasti Sri Saka Varusha 1285 ” and ends with “Mangala Maha Sri”. According to Mr. Swamy, it records that Anantharasu, who served as Prime Minister under Bukka Raya I, consecrated the Shiva Linga on Sunday, July 16, 1363 CE, corresponding to Saka…
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Named India · Andhra Pradesh · Penukonda · Sri Naga Lingeshwara Swamy temple · State Endowments Department · Anantharasu Chikka Odeyar · Bukka Raya I · MyNaa Swamy · Vishwa Hindu Parishad
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