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Sri Kariya Manikyaswami Temple, Nagiri
Sri Kariya Manikyaswami Temple (also called Sri Perumala Swami temple) is located in Nagiri, 51 km from Tirupati.
It is believed that Lord Sri Maha Vishnu killed Makara (a crocodile) and saved Gajendra (an elephant) at this place. This episode is referred to as the Gajendramoksham in the Mahabhagavatam.
The important festivals celebrated in this temple are:
Kanchi Garuda Seva
Kanuma Utsavam
Rathasaptami
Vaikuntha Ekadasi (Mukkoti Ekadasi).
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