Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Vishwa Brahma Temple, Alampur, Telangana

Vishwa Brahma Temple, Alampur, Telangana
Vishwa 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. The Temple is situated towards northern corner opposite to the museum beside 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. 

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The Temple
Vishwa Brahma Temple is the best-preserved temple after Bala Brahma temple among Navabrahma temples. This temple hosts wonderful carvings throughout the structure. The architecture of this temple resembles that of Galaganatha Temple in Pattadakal. The Temple was built in Nagara style on raised platform. The Temple consists of 18 pillared Maha Mandapam and Sanctum with a small circumambulatory path for doing pradakshina.
Vishwa Brahma Temple is similar to Svarga Brahma Temple in plan except the Mukha Mandapam. The sanctum is supported by four pillars with carvings of Ramayana scenes, Gandharvas, Lions, etc. The ceiling has wonderful carvings of Nagabandha and lotus. The doorway of the sanctum has images of Gajalakshmi, Ganga and Yamuna along with their vehicles Crocodile & Tortoise.
The doorway of the main entrance has Garuda riding chariot. There is a wonderfully carved Bhagiratha performing penance to bring Ganga to earth on the backside of the sanctum. The pillars in the Mahamandapam have attractive floral designs. It is an intricately carved temple with its niches and windows featuring complex designs around them.
The foundational platform is also carved with musicians, dancers, foliage, birds, geese and ganas. The temple pillars inside the mandapa have fluted shafts above seated lions, while the capital is ribbed kalasha shaped. The temple also has sculptural scenes from the Hindu epics as well as the Panchatantra.
The exteriors houses sculpture & carvings of Vyakhana Dakshinamurti, Gangadhara, dancing Shiva in Lalita pose over the facade, Lingodbhava, Tripurantaka Murti, Mahabharata & Ramayana scenes, Mithuna depictions, Bikshadana and Gandavatarana. Idols placed in the niches outside are kept in museum.
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.
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