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Chidambarshwara swamy Temple
- Sathrawada,Andhra Pradesh
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Goddess Sivagami Ammaiyar Sameetha Sri Chidambarshwara Swamy Temple was built by the king of Karvetinagaram by installing the Shiva Linga and Sivagami Ammaiyar, facing east to the right side of the Shiva Linga outside the temple. The Nandhi was installed at the outer Praakaaram facing Shiva Linga through a grilled window. Lord Subramanyam Swamy along with his consorts Vall Devi and Dheivanai was installed on the right side of Lord Shiva Temple, facing north and the Lord Ganesha Temple was constructed on the left side of the Lord Shiva Temple facing south. There are also idols of Lord Natraja Swamy of about 5 ft. high approximately and Pradhosha Vigrahas (idol) of Goddess Parvathi Devi Sametha Lord Shiva of about 3 to 4 feet in height, which are made of Panchloha (consists of five metals). It is said that both of the idols are not available in the surroundings. The Utsavamoorthy (procession idol) is Lord Shiva with Parvathi Devi (Sivagami Ammaiyar) and Subramanyam Swamy along with his consorts. Naaladiyar Adigal idol is also seen in the temple which is made of Pancha Lohas.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.