Gandikota Ranganatha Temple

The Ranganatha Temple is a 16th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu, located inside the historic Gandikota Fort in Gandikota village near Jammalamadugu in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Built in Vijayanagara architectural style under the Pemmasani Nayaks, it is known for its ornate gopuram, intricate stone carvings and pillared mandapas. Situated on the banks of the Pennar River gorge, it is a key attraction within the fort complex.

Visitors can expect a historic stone temple inside Gandikota Fort with a tall eastern gopuram, pillared mandapas and detailed carvings typical of Vijayanagara architecture. The temple is set within the fort walls near the Pennar River gorge, surrounded by fort ruins, open courtyards and rocky terrain. The sanctum houses the deity of Lord Ranganatha. Visitors can explore the temple exterior and interior halls, view architecture and photography, and combine the visit with the fort and gorge viewpoint.