Āndhra Vishnu Temple]

After his reign, people came to believe that he had an amsa of the divine savior Maha
Vishnu himself. Perhaps in his honor, people had dedicated a new temple now located
at Srikakulam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. The deity of the temple is known as Andhra
Vishnu or Srikakulandhra Vishnu . The main sanctum of the temple survived at least since the
time of the Satavahana emperors, perhaps from 2nd or even 3rd century BC. In that respect, it
is perhaps one of the most ancient temple sites in the country. Available evidence seems to
suggest that Andhra Viṣhṇu ruled before the time of the Satavahanas.This temple has many
attractions and historical links. As many as 32 inscriptions, including those issued
by Krishnadevaraya, appear on the walls of the temple. The presiding deity has some striking
peculiarities. The deity holds a sankha in right hand and a chakra in left hand as against usual
practice of vice versa.]
Likewise, Krishna does not find place in dasavatara (the ten incarnations of Vishnu) here.
The list includes, Matsya, Koorma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama,
Balarama, Buddha and Kalki. The present temple is said to be existing from 1010 A.D., and
was reconstructed twice before now. The Cholas are stated to have reconstructed the temple
by bringing the idol found in river Krishna bed during their rule. Later, the temple was
reconstructed in 1992 during Krishna Pushkarams. However the temple was in a neglected
state of affairs though it had a property of about 200 acres of fertile land

Andhra Kaumudi]
In Andhra Kaumudi, a Telugu grammar book it was mentioned that he was son of Suchandra.
It seems Āndhra Viṣhṇu having built an immense wall, connecting Sri
Sailam, Bheemeswaram, and Kaleswaram, with the Mahendra hills, formed in it three gates,
in which the three eyed Ishwara, bearing the trident in his hand and attended by a host of
divinities resided in the form of three lingams. Āndhra Viṣhṇu assisted by divine angels
having fought with the great giant Nishambhu for thirteen yugas killed him in battle and took
up his residence with the sages on the banks of the river Godavari, since which time, the
Andhra country has been named Trilingam

Andhra Nayaka Satakam

Andhra Nayaka Satakam was written by Kasula Purushottama Kavi, a poet who enjoyed the
patronage of the Zamindar of Challapalli in Diviseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The poems
are notable because of the vyāja ninda and vyāja stuti employed to denounce Andhra Viṣhṇu
and put him down for his various qualities and actions while actually praising him indirectly.
Front view of Andhra Vishnu temple

Āmuktamālyada
Main article: Amuktamalyada

Sri Krishnadevaraya statue at andhra maha vishnu temple

Once the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya was travelling via Vijayawada during
his Kalinga campaign. He had conquered Vijayawada, Kondapalli fort and the surrounding
areas. He came to know about the holy temple of Andhra Viṣhṇu and visited Srikakulam
village for a few days. He performed the Ekadasi Vratam during that time. It is here that
Andhra Viṣhṇu appeared to the emperor in an early morning dream
Krishnadevaraya said
Observing the fast of the Vishnu's Day, in the fourth and last watch of that God's night,
Andhra Vishnu came to me in my dream. His body was a radiant black, blacker than the rain
cloud. His eyes wise and sparkling, put the lotus to shame. He was clothed in the best golden
silk, finer still than the down on his eagle's wings. The red sunrise is pale compared to ruby
on his chest.
Andhra Viṣhṇu told him to compose the story of his wedding with Andal at Srirangam. He
also ordered the emperor to tell the story in the Telugu language. The emperor obliged,
composing Amuktamalyada which is one of the most famous poetic works in Telugu
literature.[5]From 14th poem of this work we can see that the Lord Śrī Āndhra Viṣhṇu refers
himself as King of Telugus (Telugu Vallabhunḍa) and refers Sri Krishnadevaraya as Kannada
King (Kannaḍa Rāya).
తెలుఁగ దేల ననన దేశంబు దెలుఁగేను
తెలుఁగు వలభల ండుఁ దెలుఁ గొకండ
యెల ల నృపులగొలవ నెరుఁగ వే బాసాడి
దేశభాషలందుఁ తెలుఁగు లెస్స
— శ్ర ీ ఆంధ్ర వి ష్ణు
telugadElayanna, dESambu telugEnu
telugu vallaBhunDa telugokanDa
yella nRpulu golva nerugavE bAsADi
dESa BhAShalandu telugu lessa

— Śrī Āndhra Viṣhṇu's reason on why Āmuktamālyada should be written in telugu by Sri
Krishnadevaraya
Meaning of Quote :"If you ask why a work in Telugu; I am Telugu (i.e., belong to
Teluguland) and King of Telugus. Telugu is language which got stuff (TelugO kanDa). So,
with all kings serving under you, by speaking you will know that of all regional languages
Telugu is superior. "

Within Amuktamalyada itself it was mentioned that on a Harivasara, Sri Krishnadevaraya

had the Darsan of Andhra Viṣhṇu. Harivasara is the time between the last four muhurtas of
Ekadasi and the first four muhurtas of Dwadasi, i.e., 6 hours and 24 minutes. This incident of
visiting the temple must be between Ahobilam Śaasanam (dated December 1515)
and Simhāchalam Śaasanam (dated 30 March 1515)

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