Sri Raja
Rajeshwara Swamy Temple is situated in Vemulawada town in Karimnagar
District in the state of Telangana.The
temple is one of the very old and powerful ones devoted to Lord Siva, popularly
known as Dakshina Kashi.
History :
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.
Legends :
Legend
says that 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 lying in the bed of the Pushkarni.
Temple
:
The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy
who is locally popular as Rajanna who is adorned on both the sides by the idol
of Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi on the right side and to the left is the idol of Sri
Laxmi Sahitha Siddi Vinayaka.The Temple stands on the bank of a large
Tank which is called as Gudicheruvu.
Other Temples in the complex :
- Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple
- Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple
- Sri Anjaneya Sahitha Kasi Visweswara Swamy Temple
- Sri Dakshina Murthy Temple
- Sreeevalli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy Temple
- Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple
- Sri Someshwaralayam
- Sri Uma Maheshwaralayam
- Sri Mahisasura Mardhani Temple
- Sri Kala Bhairava Swamy Temple
- Kotilingalu.
Festivals :
Mahasivarathri Jathra is a very major and notified
festival in this Devasthanam. Lakhs of pilgrims from all corners of the State
and from other States also visit this shrine during the Jathra and offer their
vows to Lord Raja Rajeshwara. Temple would be opened round the clock during the
Jathra.On Mahasivarathri festival day, Maha Lingarchana &
Lingodbhavakala Mahanyasa Purvaka Eakadasa Rudrabhisekam would be performed in
a befitting manner in adherence to Vedic Injunction at 6.30 P.M. & midnight
respectively. The State Government offers Pattu Vastrams to the Presiding deity
on this festival day.
Sreerama Navarathrotsavams – Vaisnavate festival
would be performed in this temple. On Navami day, Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy
Varla Kalyanotsavam & Rathotsavam would be performed in a grand manner and
Lakhs of devotees visit this temple and witness the celebrations. Elaborate
arrangements would be made for the convenience of pilgrims.
- Sri siva Kalyanotsavam (5 day festival)
- Sri
Hanuman Jayanthi
- Ganesh
Chaturthi
- Devi
Navartrulu, Dasara
- Gita
Jayanthi
- Deepavali
- Sravana
And Karthika Masam
- Sri
Thyagaraja Aaradhanotsvam
- Sri
Sankara Jayanthi.
Temple
Timings :
DAILY PUJAS AND SEVAS OFFERED TO THE
DEITY
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Mangala Vaidyam
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from 4.00 AM to 4.10 AM
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Suprabhata Seva
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from 4.10 AM to 4.30 AM
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Prabhata Harathi
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at 4.35 AM
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Aalaya Suddhi [Cleaning]
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from 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM
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Gomatha Puja & Kode Puja
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from 5.00 AM to 5.15 AM
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Prathakala Puja
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from 5.15 AM to 6.15 AM
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Nithya Kalyanam
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from 10.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
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Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja.
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from 11.40 AM to 12.10 PM
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Note: During Monday, Masa Sivarathri & Sani Thrayodasi days, Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja would be performed from 2.30 PM to 3.00 PM
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Pradosakala Puja |
from 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM
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Nishikala Puja
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from 9.00 PM to 10.00 PM
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Pavalimpu Seva
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from 10.00 PM to 10.20 PM & temple would be closed
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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.
TIMINGS FOR DARSANAM &
ARJITHA SEVAS:
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Sarva Darsanam
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from 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM
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Dharma Darsanam & Abhisekam
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from 6.15 AM to 11. 30 AM
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Darsanam & Anna Puja
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from 12.10 PM to 2.00 PM
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Darsanam & Bilvarchana, Sivarchana.
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from 2.30 PM to 5.55 PM
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Darsanam & Aakula Puja, Maha Puja, Pallaki Seva, Pedda
Seva
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from 7.10 PM to 9.00 PM
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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
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Sathyanarayana Vratham
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from 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM
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Kalyanam
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from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
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Maha Lingarchana
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from 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM
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Kumkuma Puja
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from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
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Kode Mrokkubadi
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from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
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Gandadeepa Archana
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from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
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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.
Accomodation avaliable at
temple premises.
How To Get
Here :
Vemulawada is just 35 kms from
Karimnagar.Karimnagar is well connected with Trains and Buses.
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