Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple, Tadipatri – Legends

Bugga Ramalingeswara Temple, Tadipatri – Legends

Swayambhu Linga:

As per legend, When the cows of Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu were taken to the fields to graze, one particular cow used to empty its milk on an anthill. The cowherd had hurled an axe at the ant-hill. The same night Ramalinga had a dream in which Lord Shiva told him that the cowherd had harmed him. Further, Lord Shiva asked Ramalinga to build a temple at the spot. The next day Ramalinga and the villagers went to the spot and saw the Linga. They conveyed the new to the Vijayanagara Emperor. He granted a huge amount of money to build a temple for Lord Shiva. Further, he also entrusted sculptors for the construction activities. This temple was built under the guidance of Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu.

Bugga Ramalingeswara:

It is said that there is a spring named Bugga underneath the Shiva Linga and the temple was built by Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu I. Hence, Lord Shiva of this temple came to be called as Bugga Ramalingeswara.

Sage Parasurama worshipped Lord Shiva here:

As per legend, Sage Parasurama performed penance and worshipped Lord Shiva at this place. It is also said that the temple had been established at the site, where sage Parasurama performed penance.

Myth of drowning of Tadipatri:

There is an idol of a goddess by the edge of the river. The locals believe that the city will be drowned if the level of the river reaches the navel of the Goddess.

Tativanam:

As the place was abundant with Palmyra trees (Tati), the place came to be called as Tativanam.