 Another route to reach the temple is taking a route from Hindupur.It is situated from Penukonda, located in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.The temple was built in 1530bc (1540bc is also mentioned) by Virupanna Nayaka and Viranna, both brothers who were Governors under the Vijayanagar Empire during the reign of King Achutaraya, at Penukonda.