Sangameswara Temple, Muchumarri, Andhra Pradesh

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.

Location