Subramanya Swamy Temple, Kothapet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Subramanya Swamy Temple, Kothapet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Kothapet, a well-known locality in Vijayawada City in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Temple is situated on the foot of the celebrated Indrakeelaadri Hills.

Legends & History

lddhipalli Guruvula Das, a pious follower and admirer of Lord Subrahmanya, used to offer Surya Namaskara to Lord Surya Bhagavan every day. On an auspicious day, Sri Subramanya Swamy appeared to him in an avatar of a snake. The devotee felt blessed. Exactly after six days of this miraculous appearance of Subramanya Swamy, lddhipalli Guruvula Das had a dream in which the Lord wanted him to erect a temple, with the help of the local people. Later, when the pious devotee decided to build a temple, the local people suggested him to visit the temples of Lord Muruga in Tamil Nadu and choose one that is worthy of imitation.

The devotee went on a pilgrimage to the famous Arupadai Veedu (Six Holy Abodes) of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. He went on to visit Thiruthani Subramanya Swami Temple, Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Pazhani Dhandayudhapani Temple, Pazhamudircholai Subramanya Temple, Thiruparankundram Subrahmanya Swami Temple and Thiruchendur Subrahmanya Swami Temple. Among the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu, lddhipalli Guruvula Das picked Thiruthani Subramanya Swami Temple and the primary deity of the temple - Lord Tanikesan with his consorts Deivanai and Valli and commenced with construction.

He was lucky enough to unearth a priceless buried treasure, an idol of Sri Balasubramanya Swamy and a few clay lamps during excavation. His joy knew no bounds that went on to establish two sacred sites, one for Balasubramanya Swamy and another for Sri Valli Deivanai Sametha Lord Subramanya. During the year 1954, the sacred idols were installed according to the Agama Shastras as per the traditions of Hinduism. A large number of people participated in the auspicious occasion of Ashtabandana and Kumbabhishekam of Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple in Vijayawada.

Furthermore, just close to the shrine, an ant hill is found - the natural habitat of snakes that is revered by people with equal zeal as that of primary deity. Therefore, Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple in Vijayawada is endued with a triplex distinction, that is to say, Sri Dhandayudhapani Swamy in the form of a boy, Sri Valli Devyani Sametha Subramanya - Lord Murugan with his consorts and lastly; the almighty in the form of a serpent. The three forms of Sri Subramanya Swamy in a same location is regarded to be singular and the temple is frequented by devotees from faraway locations.

Learned about this unique Sri Subramanya Swamy kshetram, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 69^th acharya and pontiff of the renowned Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - a famed Hindu monastic establishment situated in the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, offered the deities and structures of Balipeetha, Idumban and so on. Besides, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal laid the foundation stone for the flight of steps. Many other eminent gurus and acharyas like Sri la Sri Sivanadha Mouna Swamigal of Thiruvalam, Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar Swamigal visited this shrine and made the place of worship proud.

The Temple

The Temple is situated in the Indrakeelaadri hillock. This Temple overlooks the city of Vijayawada and the river Krishna and is one of the most admired temples in Vijayawada. This temple maintained by a famous family known as Iddipilli. This Temple has the special credit of having many regular devotees hailing from Tamil Nadu.

This Temple has a distinction of three forms of Lord Murugan. Dhandayudhapani Swamy in the form of a boy, Lord Murugan with his consorts and in the form of a serpent. The three forms of Sri Subramanya Swamy in a same location is regarded to be singular and the temple is frequented by devotees from faraway locations.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 05.00 am to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Festivals

Skanda Shashti is the most famous festival celebrated here. Thousands of devotees visit here during this time. Devasena Kalyanotsavam, Panguni Uthiram, Padi Utsavam and Thai Poosam are the other festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Nehru Bomma Bus Stop, 750 meters from Kothapet Fish Market Bus Stop, 1 Km from Kothapet, 3 Kms from Vijayawada Railway Junction, 3 Kms from Vijayawada Bus Station, 23 Kms from Vijayawada Airport and 37 Kms from Amaravathi. The Temple is situated on the foot of Indrakeelaadri hills, reachable from Kothapet. Vijayawada is well connected to other parts of Andhra Pradesh and India by all means of Transport.

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