Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple

Overview

Vemulawada Sri Raja Rajeswara Temple is a memorable sacrosanct Hindu temple situated in Vemulawada town. The temple is chiefly committed to Lord Shiva as Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy. Vemulawada temple now goes under recently shaped Rajanna Sircilla area. It was before a part of the Karimnagar district in the condition of Telangana. The temple can be effortlessly achieved from Hyderabad. Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy here in Vemulawada Temple has a neighborhood name of Rajanna. He is embellished by Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi icon on the correct side and Sri Laxmi Sahitha Siddi Vinayaka symbol on the left side.Situated on the banks of Mulavagu stream, Vemulawada Temple is likewise on the couple of temples in Telengana State gave to Lord Siva. This Harihara Kshetram draws in lakhs of pioneers from all edges of the nation and is frequently viewed as Southern Banaras orDakshina Kasi. Pioneers can have a heavenly plunge at Dharmagundam koneru, which is accepted to have some healing properties. A Dargah of a Muslim devotee introduced inside Vemulawada temple complex stands as a decent case of religious resilience.

About The Temple

Vemulawada Sri Rajarajeshwara Temple is one of the most seasoned homesteads Lord Shiva in Telangana. Lord Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada is known as Harihara Kshetram [Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara)] as there are two Vaisnava Temples in particular Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple and Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple in the fundamental Temple complex.Vemulawada was once called as Lembulavatika. It has later changed over to Lemulawada, Emulawada lastly to the present name of Vemulawada.The place of worship merits an uncommon say as far as its structural greatness and otherworldly holiness and is one of the well known Shivate Temples in Andhra Pradesh State. Presence of this place of worship is lost in the fogs of olden times and even Puranas specify the presence of the Deity. The Temple pleasantly remains on the bank of a substantial Tank which is called as Gudicheruvu. The Garbha – Griha [Mahamandapam] has "Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi"; Lord Raja Rajeshwara as Neelalohitha Siva Linga ; Goddess Sri Raja Rajeshwari Devi and Nandeeshwara confronting the Lord. The sanctum sanatorium encases Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple; Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple; Sri Anjaneya Sahitha Kasi Visweswara Swamy

Literary and Traditional Importance

Tradition associate with this place with famous Telugu poet “Bheemakavi” but there is more definite proof of the famous Kannada poet “Pampa” living here as the court poet of Arikesari – II and dedicated his “Kannada Bharatha” to his royal patronage.

About The deity

The presiding Deity – Lord Raja Rajeshwara in the form of “Neela Lohitha Siva Lingam is known for his boundless benevolence in fulfilling the wishes of the devotees.

Legend and Stories

Bhavishyothara Purana mentions that the Sun-God [Surya Bhagavan] recovered from disability by praying at the shrine here and so this shrine is termed “Bhaskara Kshethram”. And, Indra- the King of Astadikpalaka by devoutly worshipping Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara-the presiding deity of the shrine, purified himself from Brahmahatya Dosham. Further, It is said that during 750 to 973 AD this temple was built by Raja Narendra-the grandson of Parikshit who in turn the grandson of Arjuna, was not only cured of Leprosy by which he was afflicted by virtue of killing Muniputra accidentally, by taking bath in Dharmagundam [Pushkarni] but also seen Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara and Goddess Sri Raja Rajehwari Devi in a vision and received blessings with directions to build a temple and install ‘ Siva Lingam’ which was laying in the bed of the Pushkarni.

Historical Importance

Historically this place was the capital of the Vemulawada Chalukyas who ruled from AD 750 to AD 973. Rock cut inscriptions found in this place, however refer to the village as Lemulavatika.

Festivals

All Hindu festivals are celebrated with great fervor. Some of the most important ones celebrated here are: Makara Sankranti, Ugadi, Hanuman Jayanthi, Srirama Navami, Diwali, Vaikunta Ekadasi and Maha Shivaratri. Thousands of devotees from all corners of the State and nearby places in Telangana visit Vemulawada temple during Kalyanostavam and Mahashivaratri period happening in the months of January, February and March respectively.

Pooja

The icon of Lord Raja Rajeshwara is consecrated with Chatukala Pujas i.e., Prathakala Puja; Madhyahnika Puja; Pradosakala Puja & Nishikala Puja etc., every day along with Goddess Sri Raja Rajeshwari Devi Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi located in Maha Mandapam.

Daily Poojas and Sevas Offered To The Deity

Mangala Vaidyam	from 4.00 AM to 4.10 AM
Suprabhata Seva	from 4.10 AM to 4.30 AM
Prabhata Harathi	From at 4.35 AM
Aalaya Suddhi [Cleaning]	from 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM
Gomatha Puja & Kode Puja	from 5.00 AM to 5.15 AM
Prathakala Puja	from 5.15 AM to 6.15 AM
Nithya Kalyanam	from 10.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja.	from 11.40 AM to 12.10 PM

Note

During Monday, Masa Sivarathri & Sani Thrayodasi days, Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja would be performed from 2.30 PM to 3.00 PM.

Pradosakala Puja	from 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Nishikala Puja	from 9.00 PM to 10.00 PM
Pavalimpu Seva	from 10.00 PM to 10.20 PM & temple would be closed

Note

During Mondays which are not covered with the Thithi i.e., Eakadasi, Dwadashi, Sankramana, Masa Sivarathri, Bahula Astami etc., Eakantha Seva would be performed to the deity.

Timing For Darsanam and Arjitha Sevas

Sarva Darsanam	from 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM
Dharma Darsanam & Abhisekam	from 6.15 AM to 11. 30 AM
Darsanam & Anna Puja	from 12.10 PM to 2.00 PM
Darsanam & Bilvarchana, Sivarchana.	from 2.30 PM to 5.55 PM
Darsanam & Aakula Puja, Maha Puja, Pallaki Seva, Pedda Seva	from 7.10 PM to 9.00 PM

Note

During Monday, Masa Sivarathri and Sani Pradosam, Abhisekam would be performed from 6.15 AM to 2.30 PM & Anna Puja would be performed from 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM and Bilvarchana would not be performed.

Sathyanarayana Vratham	from 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM
Kalyanam	from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Maha Lingarchana	from 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM
Kumkuma Puja	from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
Kode Mrokkubadi	from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
Gandadeepa Archana	from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM

Note

During Monday and other peak days when the inflow of pilgrims is at very high side Kode Mrokkubadi Puja would be started at 4.30 AM for the convenience of the pilgrims

Best time to Visit

Most pilgrims visit the Vemulawada Temple on Mondays. Srirama Navami and Maha Shivaratri festivals attract thousands of devotees from all corners of India.

How To Reach Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam, Vemulawada

Vemulawada town doesn't have an airport. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest airport at a distance of roughly 185 km from Vemulawada. Karimnagar Railway Station (KRMR) is the nearest train station present at a distance of around 36 km from Vemulawada. Vemulawada Lord Shiva temple is present on the Karimnagar-Kamareddy bus route

Temple Address

Sri Raja Rajeshwara temple,
Vemulawada,
Rajanna Sircilla district,
Telangana, Pin code - 505302.