Indian Templea: Lord Shiva-Vemulawada

Lord Shiva-Vemulawada

Tourist Information of Vemulawada

Where is Vemulawada Temple

In andhra pradesh,there is karimnagar district.Vemulawada, located 150 km from Hyderabad is known for Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple. It is one of the very few temples devoted to Lord Siva.

How to Reach Vemulawada Temple

By Road:Busses from Kamareddy,Hyderabad
By Train:Trains from Hyderabad upto Kamareddy.
From hyderabad away of 100km distance there is a place kamareddy from there for every 30minutes there is bus facility.from here it 115 km away.

History of Vemulawada Temple

Lord shiva named as Raja Rajeshwara Swamy in this place.from pandava’s second person bhima had installed lord shiva statue here.this is well knowned as bhimeshwara temple.the poet bhimana is belonged to Vemulawada. Popularly known as Dakshana Kashi (Benaras of South India) the temple attracts lakhs of devotees from all over the country. The Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple is a fine example of communal harmony where both Hindus and Muslims offer obeisance to Lord Siva and Allah. The temple at Vemulawada is next only to Tirupati in terms of its revenues. The temple contributes Rs. 8 lakhs anually to the gram Panchayat for developmental activities in the pilgrim town. Special arrangements are made for the pilgrims during the festival. Several cultural and social activities are also organised by the authorities.. Besides, the temple also offers donations for other small temples. On the Sivaratri day, a record three to four lakh pilgrims throng the sacred temple at Vemulawada. Special poojas and darshans are held to mark the festivity. Mahalingarchana is performed by about hundred archakas. At midnight Ekadasa Rudrabhishekham is performed to the deity. The temple is brightly illuminated in the night, presenting an aesthetic look.

Places to be seen in Vemulawada

Along with Main temple Raja Rajeshwara Swamy , hanuman temple,ramalayam,adishashuvuu slept on vishnu temple are places to be seen.here beside the main temple there is also dargha.this denotes relationship between hindus and muslims.here bhimeshwar temple leads to beauty,peacefull ness. Free boarding and lodging is provided to the students.