Ramalingeswara Temple, Satyavolu, Andhra Pradesh

Ramalingeswara Temple, Satyavolu, Andhra Pradesh

Ramalingeswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at Satyavolu village in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).  

Legends

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History

This temple was built by Badami Chalukyas during 6^th – 7^th Century CE. This temple was partly damaged during the Muslim invasion.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Dhwaja Sthambam can be found immediately after the entrance. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala, Maha Mandapa and Mukha Mandapa. All are raised on a common adhistana. The sukanasi portion has an image of Nataraja accompanied by ganas playing musical instruments. The Sanctum houses a Shiva Linga on a square pitha. The Sanctum is guarded by Dvarapalas.

The niches around the exterior walls of the sanctum and Maha Mandapa houses images of Durga, Lingodbhava and Shiva. The pillars of Maha Mandapa contain inscriptions on their square shafts. There is a label inscription 'Sri Utpatti Pidugu' with a lanchana of a club below in a pillar at the southeast corner. There is a footprint, believed to be of Lord Shiva, can be seen at the entrance of the temple.

There is a shrine for Bhimalingesvara in the temple premises. This shrine consists of Sanctum and Antrala. The Sanctum is square on plan. The vimana over the sanctum is of vesara style crowned by an amalaka. The niches around the exterior walls of the shrine houses images of Durga, Lingodbhava and Shiva. There is a sub shrine for Lord Ganesha at the south east corner of the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 9:00 am to 12.00 noon and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

Festivals

Shivarathri is the most famous festival celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Yadavalli Railway Station, 7 Kms from Giddalur Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Giddalur Railway Station, 9 Kms from Giddalur, 252 Kms from Tirupati and 278 Kms from Vijayawada Airport. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms from Anantapur – Tadipatri – Guntur route after crossing Giddalur.

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