Siddheswara Swamy Temple, Talakona, Andhra Pradesh

Siddheswara Swamy Temple, Talakona, Andhra Pradesh

Siddheswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Talakona in the Sri Venkateshwara National Park of Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is located in the deep forest of the Sri Venkateshwara National Park (just 20 minute’s walk from the well-known Talakona Waterfall). Presiding Deity is called as Siddheswara Swamy.

History

As per the local people, the temple was built some 140 years ago. The Shiva Linga in the temple was brought from the ruined temple of Rayavaripalli, a village in Pulicherla Mandal, On olden days there was a custom that if any new temple is constructed, instead of making a new Siva Linga, can install old one which lies without Pooja in ruined Temples. Based on this custom the Shiva Linga was brought from Rayavaripalli ruined temple. The relics of the ruined temple can be seen today also in the agricultural fields of Rayavaripalli and field is called as "Lingaakaaram kaada kayya", till today, which means a piece of agricultural field near Siva Lingam.

Festivals

Maha Shivrathri is the most famous festival celebrated here. Locals also gather to celebrate Holi.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 24 Kms from Bhakarapeta, 24 Kms from Bhakarapeta Bus Stop, 56 Kms from Tirupati, 56 Kms from Tirupati Railway Station, 69 Kms from Renigunta Railway Junction, 89 Kms from Chittoor, 188 Kms from Chennai and 206 Kms from Chennai Airport. From Tirupati you can hire a private cab / car / jeep and you can reach Talakona or You can take a local bus which goes till Bhakarapeta and from there you can hire a jeep which will take you to Siddheswara Swamy Temple.

Location