Sangameswara
Temple, Muchumarri, Andhra Pradesh
Sangameswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located near Muchumarri village in the foreshore of the Srisailam reservoir in Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is situated at the confluence of seven rivers namely Krishna, Veni, Tungabhadra, Beemradhi, Malapaharini, Sangameswara and Bhavanasani. The temple remains submerged in the Srisailam reservoir during the most part of the year except summer.
Legends
Sangameshwara:
As per
legend, Pandavas reached this place during their exile. They were impressed
with sylvan surroundings and decided to reside in the place for some time.
Dharma, the elder of Pandavas requested Bhima to bring a Shiva Linga from Kasi
for worship. Bhima did not come back with the Linga and the auspicious time was
about to end. Hence, Dharma cut a nearby Neem tree and the Neem log was
installed as Shiva Linga and worshipped it. The idol brought by Bhima from Kasi
was installed in a place a furlong away from this temple. As Dharma installed
the Linga at the confluence of Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, Lord Shiva came
to be called as Sangameshwara.
Sapta Nadula Sangameswaram:
The
place is famously called as Sapta Nadula Sangameswaram as it is situated at the
confluence of seven rivers namely Krishna, Veni, Tungabhadra, Beemradhi,
Malapaharini, Sangameswara and Bhavanasani.
History
For
brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/12/sangameswara-temple-muchumarri-history.html
The Temple
The temple remains submerged in the Srisailam reservoir during the most part of the year except summer. This temple is accessible for 45 – 60 days in a year during summer when the dam water level comes down. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Sangameshwara, in the form of wooden Lingam. Shrines of Surya, Mrityunjaya, Saraswathi, Subrahmanya, Anjaneya and Narasimha can be seen in the temple premises. Devotees reach this temple through boats from the shores of the dam.
Connectivity
Muchumarri
is located at about 8 Kms from Pagidyala, 14 Kms from Nandikotkur, 15 Kms from Nandikotkur
Bus Stand, 45 Kms from Kurnool, 46 Kms from Kurnool Railway Station and 242 Kms
from Hyderabad Airport. There are government buses available from Kurnool to reach
Pagidyala. Boats are available from the shore at Muchumarri village to reach
this temple.
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