Vemulawada Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam, Telangana

April 25, 2024

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One of the oldest and most well-known Shivate temples is the Abode of Lord Eashwara, located in the village of Vemulawada in the Rajaanna Sirisilla District of Telangana State. Regional Joint Commissioner Cadre Temple was the designation given to the institution by the Revenue Department under G.O.Ms.No: 262, dated 10/03/1992. The shrine is one of the well-known Shivate Temples in Telangana State and merits special attention for both its spiritual holiness and architectural magnificence.

This temple’s history is mysterious, but the deity is mentioned in Puranic texts. Lord Raja Rajeshwara, the supreme deity, is known for granting the desires of his followers as the “Neela Lohitha Siva Lingam.”

The two Vaisnava temples in the main temple complex, Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple are what make this shrine popularly known as “Dakshina Kasi” (Southern Banaras) and “Harihara Kshetram.” Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy is the Kesthra Palaka of this temple, consecrated with pujas and festive rituals [both Shivate & Vaisnavate festivals] and Sreerama Navami is the second major festival in this temple.

Within the temple’s grounds is a Dargah that serves as compelling proof of religious tolerance.

Sthalapuranam:

This temple is known as “Bhaskara Kshethram” because the Bhavishyothara Purana states that the Sun God [Surya Bhagavan] healed from his infirmity by praying at this shrine. Additionally, Indra, the King of Astadikpalaka, atoned for his sins of Brahmahatya Dosham by fervently adoring Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara, the shrine’s presiding deity.

Between 750 and 973 AD, Raja Narendra, the grandson of Parikshit, built a temple after being cured of leprosy by bathing in Dharmagundam (Pushkarni). He had a vision of Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara and Goddess Sri Raja Rajehwari Devi, who instructed him to construct a temple and install a “Siva Lingam” found in the Pushkarni’s bed.

Historical Importance:

In the past, the Vemulawada Chalukyas, who ruled from AD 750 to AD 973, had their capital here. On the other hand, Lemulavatika is the name given to the village in rock-cut inscriptions unearthed here.

Literary and Customary Significance:

Tradition links this location to the renowned Telugu poet “Bheemakavi,” while more concrete evidence points to the presence of the renowned Kannada poet “Pampa” as the court poet of Arikesari II, to whom he dedicated his “Kannada Bharatha.”

Inside Temples in Complex:

The temple is ideally situated on the edge of the Gudicheruvu, a sizable tank. “Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi,” Lord Raja Rajeshwara in the form of Neelalohitha Siva Linga, Goddess Sri Raja Rajeshwari Devi, and Nandeeshwara facing the Lord are all depicted in the Garbha-Griha [Mahamandapam].

The 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, Kotilingalu, and Sri Kala Bhairava Swamy Temple are all enclosed by the sanctum sanatorium.

Pujas and rites are conducted under Smartha Agama in this shrine, however, Pancharathra Agama is followed in Vaisnavate temples situated within temple complexes. Every day, the Goddess Sri Raja Rajeshwari Devi Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi, who is located in Maha Mandapam, consecrates the symbol of Lord Raja Rajeshwara through Chatukala Pujas, such as Prathakala Puja, Madhyahnika Puja, Pradosakala Puja, and Nishikala Puja, among others.

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How to Reach Vemulawada:

a] Bus Route:

Lot of Buses Available from various towns : Hyd, Wgl, Hnk, Khammam, Siddipet, Karimnagar

b] Train Route:

The closest meter-gauze railway station is Kamareddy, the closest broad-gauze railway station is Warangal-Khajipet, and the closest airport is Hyderabad.

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Facilities:

Offering inexpensive lodging in dormitory-style halls and Devasthanam cuisine to pilgrims on pilgrimage.
I have a cloakroom available.
A canteen service (lunch and dinner timings with full meals for Rs. 25).
Constant access to clean drinking water.
Dharmagundam’s dress-changing facilities for women
Ladies’ bathing chambers at Dharmagundam
Restrooms in Sulabh Complex.
He was upholding sanitation in the Devasthanam region [The Senior Sanitary Inspector of Devasthanam and his assistant do this by properly obtaining manpower from contractors and regular sweepers/scavengers].
Offering free medical care at the Devasthanam Homoeopathic Hospital to pilgrims on pilgrimage. The hospital is managed by the Devasthanam Medical Officer.
Liberate the Darsanam complex.
The Temple offers free prasadam distribution.
Operating Devasthanam buses for the convenience of visiting pilgrims at a modest cost on local routes from Vemulawada to Sircilla and back, covering Korutla and Thippapur Bus Stations [reaching points to Vemulawada] and Agraharam Temple.
Devasthanam pays the Gramme Panchayat Rs. 16.00 Lakhs a year to maintain Vemulawada village, including drinking water and sanitation, even though the people also reside in private homes.

Temple Big Festivals

One of the most important and well-known festivals in this Devasthanam is Mahasivarathri Jathra. During the Jathra, thousands of pilgrims from all over the State and beyond come to this shrine to make vows to Lord Raja Rajeshwara. The temple would be open twenty-four hours a day during the Jathra. The district collector, who chairs the Mahasivarathri Jathra Coordination Committee, will direct elaborate arrangements for pilgrim convenience. All government departments in the district will actively participate in festival preparations.

The Mahasivarathri festival will observe two important rituals:

The Maha Lingarchana puja will be performed at 6:30 P.M.
The Lingodbhavakala Mahanyasa Purvaka Eakadasa Rudrabhisekam ceremony will be conducted at midnight.

Both rituals will be performed meticulously following Vedic Injunctions. On this festival day, the State Government presents Pattu Vastrams to the Presiding god.

This temple would host the Vaisnavate festival, Sreerama Navarathrotsavams. Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Varla Kalyanotsavam & Rathotsavam are celebrated on Navami day in a great style, and thousands of devotees come to this temple to see the festivities. Pilgrims would find elaborate arrangements created for their comfort.

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Daily Pujas and Sevas Schedule

Below is the schedule of daily pujas and Sevas:

Morning Pujas and Sevas

Mangala Vaidyam: 4 A.M. to 4.10 A.M.

Suprabhata Seva: Morning 4.10 AM to 4.30 AM
Prabhata Harathi: At 4.35 AM
Aalaya Suddhi (Cleaning): From 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM
Gomatha Puja & Kode Puja: Morning 5.00 AM to 5.15 AM
Prathakala Puja: Morning 5.15 AM to 6.15 AM

Midday Pujas and Sevas

Nithya Kalyanam: From 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja: From Morning 11.40 AM to 12.10 PM

Evening Pujas and Sevas

Pradosakala Puja: From 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Nishikala Puja: From 9.10 PM to 10.00 PM
Pavalimpu Seva: From 10.00 PM to 10.20 PM, followed by temple closure

Darshanam (Viewing) and Arjitha Seva Timings

5.30 AM to 4.35 AM at Sarva Darsanam
Dharma Darsanam & Abhisekam: From 6.15 PM to 11.30 AM
Darsanam & Anna Puja: From 12.10 PM to 2.00 PM
Sivarchana, Darsanam, and Bilvarchana: 2:30 PM to 5:55 PM
From 7.10 PM to 9.00 PM, there are Darsanam & Aakula Puja, Maha Puja, Pallaki Seva, and Pedda Seva.

Additional Special Sevas

Sathyanarayana Vratham: From 1.00 AM to 3.00 PM
Kalyanam: From 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Maha Lingarchana: From 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM
Kumkuma Puja: Morning 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
Kode Mrokkubadi: From 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM
Gandadharpa Archana: 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Note: On Mondays and other peak days, Kode Mrokkubadi Puja starts at 4.30 AM for pilgrim convenience.

Accommodation Facilities

For pilgrims seeking accommodation, Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam offers various options tailored to suit diverse preferences and budgets:

A.C. Rooms

Rajeshwarapuram Choultry: 4 rooms at Rs. 750 per day
Sri Nandeeshwara Complex: 56 rooms at Rs. 750 per day

A.C. Suits

Nandeeshwara Complex: 8 suits at Rs. 2000 per day
Sri Ammavari Guest House: 8 suits at Rs. 1000 per day

A.C. Cottages

Sri Bheemeshwara Guest House: 2 cottages at Rs. 2000 per day

Non-AC Rooms

Rajeshwarapuram Choultry: 27 rooms each room at Rs. 350 per day
Parvathipuram Choultry: 88 rooms each room at Rs. 200 per day
Parvathipuram Blocks: 52 rooms each room at Rs. 500 per day
Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Complex: 88 rooms each room at Rs. 250 per day
Sri Nandeeshwara Complex: 112 rooms each room at Rs. 350 per day
Sivapuram Choultry: Total 46 rooms each room Rs. 150 per day
Sankarapuram Choultry: 58 rooms at Rs. 50 per day

Whether seeking divine communion through worship or tranquility in accommodation, Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam ensures a fulfilling pilgrimage experience for every devotee.