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Omkareswara Temple
- Karimnagar,Andhra Pradesh
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This temple is on the Tammi Cheruvu Katta in the north-west part of the village. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva in the form of a Shiva Lingam. Goddess Parvathi is behind Lord Shiva and Lord Nandi is in the front hall before the Garbha Griha. This temple is 6 X 6 metres in area with a Gopuram of 35 ft. height, and Dhwaja Sthambham of 9 mt height. The main temple is strangely in Boudha Architecture that is quite uncommon in this part of Andhra Pradesh. Though the actual time of construction is not known, the construction, the style, the materials that are used in construction suggests that this temple is ancient.
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.