Chaya Someswara Temple, Panagal, Telangana

Chaya Someswara Temple, Panagal, Telangana

Chaya Someswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Panagal, an historical town, near Nalgonda Town in Nalgonda District of Telangana, India. The temple is located to the east of the village in the midst of paddy fields on the banks of Udayasamudram tank. The temple is in close proximity to the Pachala Someswara Temple, another Saivite shrine dating to the same period.

Legends

As per legend, it is believed that Chaya Devi, the consort of Lord Surya, worshipping Lord Shiva in the form of shadow in this temple. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Chaya Someswara.

History

The temple was probably built in the 11^th and 12^th centuries CE during the rule of Kunduru Chodas and extensively renovated by Prataparudra I of Kakatiya Empire. Panagal of Nalgonda was an important religious place during Kakatiya period. An inscription in Pachala Someswara temple attributes the construction of Pachala Someswara temple and Chaya Someswara temple to Prataparudra I of Kakatiya Empire. The temple suffered destruction during Islamic invasion.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/02/chaya-someswara-temple-panagal-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6.00 am to 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Panagal, 2 Kms from Nalgonda Bypass Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Nalgonda Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Nalgonda Railway Station, 20 Kms from Nakrekal, 102 Kms from Hyderabad and 116 Kms from Hyderabad Airport. The temple is situated on Nalgonda to Nakrekal route.

Location