Arka Brahma Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva, located in Alampur Town near Kurnool in Jogulamba Gadwal District in
Telangana, India. It is one of the nine temples in Navabrahma Group of Temples.
Arka Brahma Temple is situated on southern side of Vira Brahma Temple. This
temple is situated on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River near the meeting point of Tungabhadra River and Krishna River at the border of Andhra Pradesh. The Alampur temples are listed
as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official List of
Monuments prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India under The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological
Sites and Remains Act.
Legends
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History
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The Temple
Arka Brahma Temple is situated
on southern side of Vira Brahma Temple. The Temple is in ruined state. The
Temple was built in Nagara style.
The Temple consists of Maha Mandapam and Sanctum with a circumambulatory
path. The Temple appears plain outside but there are several sculptures
scattered inside the Mahamandapam. The pillars in Mahamandapam are square and
plain.
There is a Nandi installed
opposite to the sanctum in Mahamandapam. The doorway of the sanctum was
recently built as the original one was destroyed. The Shivalinga inside the
sanctum has a Naga image which is a unique feature. The vimana of the temple
was destroyed during Bahamani Sultan attack in 14th century.
Majority of the sculptures on
outer walls of this temple were destroyed, with only remnants of Ganga and
Yamuna goddesses visible on the entrance of the temple. Few sculptures like
Ashtadikpalakas are stored in the museum. There is an inscription in the
Siddhamatrika script refers to the names of the artists who worked on specific
sculpture (now missing).
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 07.00
am – 07.00 pm during normal days and 06.00 am – 08.00 pm during festivals.
Festivals
Sharan Navaratri is the biggest
festival at Alampur Temples. The concluding event, Theppotsavam (boat festival)
is an eye-catching event held on Vijaya Dasami at Krishna – Tungabhadra
Sangamam (confluence of River Krishna and Tungabhadra). Shivaratri is also
celebrated here.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
500 meters from Alampur Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Alampur Road Railway Station, 27
Kms from Kurnool Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Kurnool, 28 Kms from Kurnool Railway
Station, 58 Kms from Kurnool Airport, 126 Kms from Mahbubnagar, 200 Kms from Hyderabad
Airport and 215 Kms from Hyderabad. NH7 is the nearest highway passing close to
this village and you can easily get down at Alampur Cross Roads and hire a
taxi/auto or bus to reach the temple, which is located roughly at a distance of
around 15 Kms. APSRTC run frequent buses from Kurnool to Alampur Temple
village. The nearest railway station is Alampur Road Railway Station, but not
many trains halt here. Major Railway Station is Kurnool Railway Station.
Location
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