Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Myth Stalls Western Rajagopuram Restoration at Nellore Temple
There's an old temple in Nellore with a very old tower on one side that needs fixing.
People believe that if anyone tries to fix it, bad things will happen to them.
Because of this belief, no one has tried to fix the tower for a long time.
The temple has been renovated many times, but not the tower.
Recently, someone opened a closed entrance, and now the sunset light from a nearby river shines on the temple's main statue.
A kind person wanted to fix the tower, but they changed their mind.
The temple officials think some people might be spreading the bad luck belief to stop the tower from being fixed.
Now, the temple plans to use its own money to fix the old tower.
A myth about misfortune has stalled the restoration of the western Rajagopuram at Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Nellore.
The temple dates back to the 12th century, but the Rajagopuram remains dilapidated due to the belief.
A concrete wall was built decades ago to prevent access to the Garbha Gudi, but the entrance was reopened in 2018.
A philanthropist and a contractor both withdrew from the restoration project, possibly due to the myth.
The temple management now plans to use temple funds to renovate the Rajagopuram.
- Who
- Temple management and philanthropists
- What
- Restoration of the western Rajagopuram
- When
- Efforts ongoing, entrance opened in 2018
- Where
- Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Nellore
- Why
- Belief in misfortune stalling restoration
- Temple Name
- Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple
- Location
- Nellore
- Temple Age
- 12th Century
- Rajagopuram Condition
- Dilapidated
- Recent Action
- Entrance opened in 2018
- Current Plan
- Use temple funds for renovation