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Kethaki Sangameshwara Swamy Temple
- Jharasangam,Telangana
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Overview
The Kethaki Sangameshwara Swamy Temple is situated in Jharasangam Village in Telangana it is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Linga. Due to historical and religious importance, the people from Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Areas) visit the temple and pay homage to Lord, and perform "Gunda Pooja".
Legend and Stories
It is said that Raja ”Kupendra” king of Surya Vamsha during “Krutha Yug” was ailing from skin disease has not found any remedies to get cure of his disease. One day in his routine hunting it happened to reach the Kethaki Vanam and found a stream, where he washed his body. After reaching home he found that the skin disease was completely cured and in the same night Lord “Sangameshwara” appeared in a dream, asked the Raja to construct sanatorium over “Shiva Lingam”. The Raja Kupendra constructed the temple over “Shiva Lingam” and converted the stream into a “pushkarini” and it is also called as “Astha Theertha Amrutha Gundam”. It is also called as “Dakshina Kasi”. It is also said that Brahma after creating the world came to the spot for meditation. Since the existing “Bhanakara Lingam” has been got installed by Brahma, Pujas are being performed by “Kethaki” Flowers (Generally Kethaki flowers are not used for puja), and also the Pushkarini which is consisting of eight theerthas (Narayana, Dharna, rushi, Varuna, Soma, Rudra, Indira and Datha) the Lord is called as “Kethaki Sangameshwara.
Interesting Facts
It is believed that Lord Brahma after creation of World visited this placed for meditation. There is also the unique tradition of offering the Kethaki leaves to the Shiva Lingam here. These leaves are not offered to the Shiva Lingam elsewhere.
How to Reach Jharasangam
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. The nearest railway station is in Zaheerabad. Bus facilities are available to reach Jharasangam from Zaheerabad.
Temple Address
Kethaki Sangameshwara Swamy Temple,
Jharasangam, Medak District,
Telangana, India, Pincode – 502246.
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 05:30 am to 09:00 pm.