The temple was built in 1530 ( 1540 is also mentioned ) by Virupanna Nayaka and Viranna at Penukonda .
Virupanna Nayaka and Viranna is both brothers who were Governors under the Vijayanagar Empire during the reign of King Achutaraya .
The temple was built in 1530 ( 1540 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 .