Bhairavakona Cave Temples – Legends
Bhairava Kona:
As per legend, once, a shepherd
named Kalabhairava Kondaiah lived at this hill. Once, this place suffered shortage
of water from drought, he was unable to provide enough water to his cattle. He
prayed to Lord Shiva that he would offer himself to Lord Shiva if water
scarcity problem is solved. Suddenly, the water started flowing high and
quenched the thirst of his cattle. As promised, Kalabhairava chopped his head
and offered himself to Lord Shiva. The body of Kalabhairava was buried at this
place. Thus, the place came to be called as Bhairava Kona.
Lord Shiva & Parvati installed Shiva Linga here:
As per legend, Lord Shiva and
his consort Parvati descended from their mount Kailash and were attracted towards
lush green vegetation, the cascading waterfall and the cave temples. They
installed a Shiva Lingam resembling the one at Amarnath.
Kalabhairava Kona:
As per legend, Kalabhairava Kona
is named after King Kala Bhairava who ruled over this region in the past.
Bhrugeswara Swamy:
As per legend, it is believed
that Sage Bhrigu performed penance on Lord Shiva here. Hence, Lord Shiva came to
be called as Bhrugeswara Swamy.
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