Sri Veereswara Swamy Vari Devastanam

Overview

On the banks of River Gauthami, a branch of River Godavari, flanked by striking farms, wide spread paddy fields, cattle grazing and ploughing the lush fields surrounded by coconut gardens stands proud, the Sri Bhadrakali Sametha Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple of Muramalla. It is believed that devotees who still haven't got married, who find it difficult to get good proposals, get married with just a mere visit to this temple. Not only that, childless couples, and couples who do not get along will find respite here.

Legend and stories

Sri Veerabhadra Swamy was born brightly to demolish DAKSHAYAGNA. After demolition of Dakshyagna with advice of Lord Maha Vishnu, he again a lived DAKSHA and the Dakshyagna was successfully completed. Even after completion of Yagna, Sri Veerabhadra Swamy could not leave his anger and so he was full in fire that was caused with the YOGA Sakthi of SATHI DEVI. To pacify Sri Veerabhadra Swamy, the saints and the devotees went to Vaikunta and requested Sri Maha Vishnu to pacify Veerabhadra Swamy.

On their request Maha Vishnu went to Veerabhadra Swamy in the disguise of Narasimha to pacify Veerabhadra Swamy. But Sri Veerabhadra Swamy caught hold of Maha Vishnu tightly. Then Maha Vishnu who was in Narasimha disguise has gone to Brahma Loka and informed Lord Brahma Deva about Veerabhadra Swamy.

Then Thrimurtulu requested Adiparasakthi to pacify Veerabhadra Swamy who was in harsh stage. Then she has sent one of her KALA by name Bhadrakali (Out of 16 KALAs) on earth to pacify Veerabhadra Swamy but it was in vain. Then she was shrink in the nearby water tank and came out in the disguise of a young lady and went near Veerabhadra Swamy. After seeing her, Veerabhadra Swamy was pacified.

Then they both got married in the way of GANDARVA VIVAHAM. All the Maha Munis have erected Ashramas called Muni Mandali which was turned in the name of MURAMALLA after many years. From then onwards, all the Maha Munis are performing Gandarva Vivaham to Lord Veerabhadra Swamy in the disguise of Nitya Kalyanam, Which is continuing till today.

Accordingly, the devotees are performing marriages to their daughters. If the marriages to their daughters are delayed parents are performing marriages to Sri Veerabhadra Swamy so that the marriage of their daughter will be performed early.

The Nitya Kalyanam of Sri Veerabhadra Swamy will be witnessed not only by the devotees but it is in vogue that Munis like Agastya, Sukudu, Viswamitra, Vasista, Gowtama, Bhargava, Vyasa, Bharadwaj, Marichidu, kasyapudu, Markendeyudu and Narada will also witness this Kalyanam.

Festivals

Brahamothsavamulu

The celebrations of this event are held for five days. There are events associated with the marriage of Veerabhadra Swamy and Bhadrakali and poojas (prayers) that are held through these days in the temple. Sri Swamyvaari Nithyakalayana is held on Vakshagaamu Vaisakasuddha Panchami day.

Laksha Rudhraksha Archana

Post the event of Mahashivaratri, Laksha Rudhraksha Archana is done for Veerabhadra Swamy. Devotees join in the poojas and ceremonies involved in this event.

Pushkaranadhi Jala Abhishekam

At the time of Shivaratri, in Andhra Pradesh, the event of Pushkaraalu takes place. This means that the water of 12 great rivers such as the Ganga, Narmada, Saraswati, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri etc are taken and a ritual known as the abhishek is performed in the temple.

Arti/Pooja/seva

Nitya kalayanam

Nitya Kalyanam Pooja takes place every day in the temple at 7 P.M. APSRTC has arranged bus facilities to nearby villages for devotees after completion of pooja.

S.no	List of Poojas	Cost Details
1.	Nandi Vahana Kalyanam	800-00
2.	Bahari Kalyanam	800-00
3.	Maktha Kalyanam	800-00
4.	Nandi Vahana Sasvatha Kalyana	6000-00
5.	Bahari Sasvatha Kalyanam	6000-00
6.	Maktha Sasvatha Kalyanam	6000-00

(Sasvatha Kalyanam = 16 years)

Daily Pooja's

S.no	List of Poojas	Cost Details
1.	Goo Pooja	116-00
2.	Panchamrutha Abhisekam	150-00

Monthly Pooja's

S.no	List of Poojas	Cost Details
1.	Rudra Homam	216-00
2.	Chandi Homam	216-00
3.	Lakshapatri Pooja	216-00

Yearly Pooja's

S.no	List of Poojas	Cost Details
1.	Bhramosthavamulu	216-00
2.	Laksharudraksha Pooja	250-00
3.	Pushkaranadi Jalaabhishekam	200-00

Facilities Cost Details

S.no	List of Poojas	Cost Details
1.	Upanayanam	75-00
2.	Vivahamu	100-00
3.	Keshakhandana	5-00
4.	Video Shooting	100-00
5.	Vivaha Mandapam	50-00
6.	Annapraasana	58-00

Accommodation

It doesn't have many options regarding stays except for 4 rooms. So, the best option would be to stay in either Amalapuram or Kakinada or Rajahmundry.

Accessibility

Air

The nearest airport to reach Muramalla Sri Veereswara Swamy and Bhadrakali temple is Rajahmandry airport.

Rail

The Nearest railway stations to reach Muramalla Sri Veereswara Swamy and Bhadrakali temple is Kakinada and Rajahmundry stations.

Road

Muramalla is situated in between National Highway 214 from Kathipudi- Pamarru. Direct Buses are available from Kakinada, Yanam or Amalapuram.

Address

Sri Veereswara Swamy Vari Devastanam
MURAMULLA- 533220
I.POLAVARAM
EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT