Parasareswarar Swamy Temple, Yogimallavaram, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Parasareswarar Swamy Temple, Yogimallavaram, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Parasareswarar Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Yogimallavaram near to Tirupati and Tiruchanur in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. The Temple was built by famous Chola Emperor Rajaraja Chola I. The place is also called as Parasareswaram due to this Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Parasareswarar Swamy and Mother is called Kamakshi Amman. This is one of the five ancient Shiva temples on the bank of Swarnamukhi River.

Legends

Yogimallavaram:

Arjuna, the third of Pandava brother as Yogi did penance, in order to obtain Shiva’s most powerful weapon ‘Pasupatastra’. This is the place where, Lord Shiva appeared to Arjuna in the form of Hunter (Mallu) and tested his abilities prior granting his wish. Yogimallavaram which is derived from Yogi (Arjuna) and Mallu (Lord Shiva as Hunter) is Sacred place.

Parasara Maharishi installed Shiva Lingam here:

Parasara Maharishi Installed Lord Shiva Lingam here, who is the grandson of Vasishta Maharishi and son of Sakthi and Adrusyanthi. Vyasa Bhagavan is the son of Parasara Maharishi. Parasara was raised by his grandfather Vashista because he lost his father at an early age. His father, Śakthi Maharshi, was devoured by a demon during his journey. After coming to know this from his mother, Parasara Maharishi did penance for Lord Siva as suggested by Vashista. Lord Shiva granted Parasara’s wish to see to his father in the heaven. As this Idol was installed by Parasara Maharishi, Lord Shiva here called as Parasareswarar Swamy.

The Temple

The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Swarna Mukhi river. The Temple has two entrances; one is in the South and the other in the East. Devotees used to take East facing entrance. Lord Siva here is facing towards East direction. Presiding Deity is called as Parasareswarar Swamy and Mother is called Kamakshi Amman. There are inscriptions dating from 11^th to 13^th Century AD in the Temple premises. As per the inscriptions in the Temple, the temple was built by Rajaraja Chola – I.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Tiruchanur Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Tiruchanur Railway Station, 6 Kms from Tirupati Railway Station, 5 Kms from Tirupati Central Bus Station, 8 Kms from Renigunta Railway Junction, 14 Kms from Tirupati Airport, 73 Kms from Chittoor, 129 Kms from Chennai and 141 Kms from Chennai Airport. Tiruchanur provides rail connectivity and is one of the satellite railway station for Tirupati. Buses from Tirupati available for every 30 minutes.

Tirupati is well connected to major cities through national and state highways. APSRTC is the state-owned service, which operates buses to various destinations from Tirupati bus station complex. Tirupati is in close proximity with the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Hence, buses from KSRTC, TNSTC and SETC also operates their services. There is also private transport which operate in the city.

Location