Dibbeshwara Swamy Temple, Sarapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Dibbeshwara Swamy Temple, Sarapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Dibbeshwara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at Sarapalli village in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the banks of Champavathi River. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

The temple is believed to be built in 10^th century AD based on the architectural style.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. It is a Rekha Deula and the sanctum is square on plan. The Sanctum houses a Shiva Linga on a circular yonipitha, a new Nandi and a broken sculpture of Bhairava. The lintel of the door jamb has Gaja Lakshmi flanked by Navagrahas. The adhistana has upana, jagati, tripatta kumuda and recessed pattika mouldings. The bhitti on each side i.e., south, west and north sides, houses three niches of which central one is bigger.

Some of these niches are accommodated with the mutilated sculptures of Ganesa, Kartikeya, Mahisasuramardini and forms of Siva like Ekapada Murti and Harihara. The Vimana over the sanctum follows Rekha Nagara style. The griva, stupi (amalaka) and kalasa of the superstructure are missing. Images of Nataraja and Nasikas can be seen on central projections of the vimana. There is a sculpture of Nandi in pieces in front of the shrine.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Vizianagaram, 10 Kms from Vizianagaram Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Vizianagaram Junction Railway Station, 60 Kms from Srikakulam, 63 Kms from Vishakhapatnam Airport and 69 Kms from Vishakhapatnam. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Vizianagaram to Srikakulam route.

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