Gandala Narasimha Swamy Temple

Gandala Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, located on Mangalagiri Hill in Mangalagiri town, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Part of the three-temple complex of Mangalagiri, it is situated along the stepped path to the hilltop Panakala Narasimha Temple. The temple is known for its hilltop setting, traditional South Indian architecture, and association with Mangalagiri's religious heritage, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.

Visitors can expect a hill shrine accessed via a long flight of stone steps on Mangalagiri Hill. The temple features a traditional South Indian gopuram and sanctum dedicated to Lord Narasimha. The setting offers views over Mangalagiri town and surrounding plains. Visitors will encounter pilgrims performing darshan, small shrines along the ascent, and the adjoining Panakala Narasimha Temple at the hilltop. The area is relatively quiet compared to the lower Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, with open hill surroundings and stone pathways.