Vemulawada (or Vemulavada) popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kasi’ [Southern Banaras] and also as “Harihara Kshetram” is a town 35 km from Karimnagar, in the Telangana state, India. It is chiefly notable for the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple complex, a site of pilgrimage for Hinduworshippers . It is the major pilgrim destination in northern Telangana. The temple god is famous as Rajana.
The presiding Deity – Lord Raja Rajeshwara in the form of “Neela Lohitha Siva Lingam is known for his boundless benevolence in fulfilling the wishes of the devotees.
This Shrine is popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kasi’ [Southern Banaras] and also as “Harihara Kshetram” for their being two Vaisnava Temples in main Temple complex i.e., Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple and Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy is Kesthra Palaka of this Temple being consecrated with Pujas/ festive rituals [both Shivate & Vaisnavate festivals] and Sreerama Navami is the 2nd major festival in this temple.
A Dargah within the precincts of the temple stands as an ample evidence for religious tolerance.
This Muslim mosque inside the temple complex where all devotees offer prayers, irrespective of caste and creed.
All leading Banks ATM'S and Hotels are available even though we can find some ashrams which are affordable and good quality service is provided by the staff members.
Vemulawada has JNTU-Kondagatu Engineering college .
The presiding Deity – Lord Raja Rajeshwara in the form of “Neela Lohitha Siva Lingam is known for his boundless benevolence in fulfilling the wishes of the devotees.
This Shrine is popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kasi’ [Southern Banaras] and also as “Harihara Kshetram” for their being two Vaisnava Temples in main Temple complex i.e., Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple & Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple and Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy is Kesthra Palaka of this Temple being consecrated with Pujas/ festive rituals [both Shivate & Vaisnavate festivals] and Sreerama Navami is the 2nd major festival in this temple.
A Dargah within the precincts of the temple stands as an ample evidence for religious tolerance.
This Muslim mosque inside the temple complex where all devotees offer prayers, irrespective of caste and creed.
Brief History(Sthalapuranam:)
Bhavishyothara Purana mentions that the Sun-God [Surya Bhagavan] recovered from disability by praying at the shrine here and so this shrine is termed “Bhaskara Kshethram”. And, Indra- the King of Astadikpalaka by devoutly worshipping Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara-the presiding deity of the shrine, purified himself from Brahmahatya Dosham.
During 750 to 973 AD this temple was built by Raja Narendra-the grandson of Parikshit who in turn the grandson of Arjuna, was not only cured of Leprosy by which he was afflicted by virtue of killing Muniputra accidentally, by taking bath in Dharmagundam [Pushkarni] but also seen Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara and Goddess Sri Raja Rajehwari Devi in a vision and received blessings with directions to build a temple and install ‘ Siva Lingam’ which was laying in the bed of the Pushkarni.
During 750 to 973 AD this temple was built by Raja Narendra-the grandson of Parikshit who in turn the grandson of Arjuna, was not only cured of Leprosy by which he was afflicted by virtue of killing Muniputra accidentally, by taking bath in Dharmagundam [Pushkarni] but also seen Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara and Goddess Sri Raja Rajehwari Devi in a vision and received blessings with directions to build a temple and install ‘ Siva Lingam’ which was laying in the bed of the Pushkarni.
Temples in Vemulawada to see:
Vemulawada Rajarajeswra temple comprises Mirror Gallery (Addala Mantap) and gallery of Shiva idols. Pilgrims have divine bath in a holy tank, Dharma Gundam, before proceeding for darshan and these holy waters are believed to have medicinal properties. Every year at the time of Maha Shiva Rathri, devotees in large numbers flock to Vemulawada, to offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
Other temples in the area include:
- Anantha Padmanabha Swami
- Bhimeshwara Swami
- Kodanda RamaSwami
- Nageshwara swamy
- Baddhi pocchamma
- Kedareshwara swamy.
How to reach:
| a] Bus Route: From Hyderabad via Siddipet From Khammam via Warangal & Karimangar From Kothagudem via Warangal & Karimangar From Mahabubabad via Warangal & Karimangar From Asifabad via Karimangar From Karimangar From Nizamabad via Sircilla From Kamareddy via Sircilla From Yadagirigutta via Siddipet From Warangal via Karimangar From Narsampet via Karimangar From Parkal via Karimnagar From Jagitial From Korutla From Basar via Nizamabad & Kamareddy From Manthani via Peddapelly & Karimangar From Godavarikhani via Peddapelly & Karimangar b] Train route: The nearest broad-gauze Railway Station is Warangal – Khajipet and nearest meter-gauze is Kamareddy and the nearest Airport is Hyderabad. |
Temple Timings:
DAILY PUJAS AND SEVAS OFFERED TO THE DEITY
| Mangala Vaidyam | from 4.00 AM to 4.10 AM |
| Suprabhata Seva | from 4.10 AM to 4.30 AM |
| Prabhata Harathi | at 4.35 AM |
| Aalaya Suddhi [Cleaning] | from 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM |
| Gomatha Puja & Kode Puja | from 5.00 AM to 5.15 AM |
| Prathakala Puja | from 5.15 AM to 6.15 AM |
| Nithya Kalyanam | from 10.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. |
| Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja. | from 11.40 AM to 12.10 PM |
Note: During Monday, Masa Sivarathri & Sani Thrayodasi days, Madhyanhika Puja & Nivedana & Anna Puja would be performed from 2.30 PM to 3.00 PM
| Pradosakala Puja | from 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM |
| Nishikala Puja | from 9.00 PM to 10.00 PM |
| Pavalimpu Seva | from 10.00 PM to 10.20 PM & temple would be closed |
Note: During Mondays which are not covered with the Thithi i.e., Eakadasi, Dwadashi, Sankramana, Masa Sivarathri, Bahula Astami etc., Eakantha Seva would be performed to the deity.
TIMINGS FOR DARSANAM & ARJITHA SEVAS:
| Sarva Darsanam | from 4.35 AM to 5.00 AM |
| Dharma Darsanam & Abhisekam | from 6.15 AM to 11. 30 AM |
| Darsanam & Anna Puja | from 12.10 PM to 2.00 PM |
| Darsanam & Bilvarchana, Sivarchana. | from 2.30 PM to 5.55 PM |
| Darsanam & Aakula Puja, Maha Puja, Pallaki Seva, Pedda Seva | from 7.10 PM to 9.00 PM |
Note: During Monday, Masa Sivarathri and Sani Pradosam, Abhisekam would be performed from 6.15 AM to 2.30 PM & Anna Puja would be performed from 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM and Bilvarchana would not be performed
| Sathyanarayana Vratham | from 1.00 PM to 3.00 PM |
| Kalyanam | from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
| Maha Lingarchana | from 6.30 PM to 8.30 PM |
| Kumkuma Puja | from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM |
| Kode Mrokkubadi | from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM |
| Gandadeepa Archana | from 6.15 AM to 8.30 PM |
Note: During Monday and other peak days when the inflow of pilgrims is at very high side Kode Mrokkubadi Puja would be started at 4.30 AM for the convenience of the pilgrims
Time to visit or Occasions to attend in Vemulawada:
Mahasivarathri Jathra is a very major and notified festival in this Devasthanam. Lakhs of pilgrims from all corners of the State and from other States also visit this shrine during the Jathra and offer their vows to Lord Raja Rajeshwara. Temple would be opened round the clock during the Jathra. Elaborate arrangements would be made for the convenience of pilgrims under instructions of the District Collector & Chairman of Mahasivarathri Jathra Co-ordination committee and the Govt. Departments in the district would partake in festive arrangements. On Mahasivarathri festival day, Maha Lingarchana & Lingodbhavakala Mahanyasa Purvaka Eakadasa Rudrabhisekam would be performed in a befitting manner in adherence to Vedic Injunction at 6.30 P.M. & midnight respectively. The State Government offers Pattu Vastrams to the Presiding deity on this festival day
Sreerama Navarathrotsavams – Vaisnavate festival would be performed in this temple. On Navami day, Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Varla Kalyanotsavam & Rathotsavam would be performed in a grand manner and Lakhs of devotees visit this temple and witness the celebrations. Elaborate arrangements would be made for the convenience of pilgrims.
Othere Festivals – Other important festivals being celebrated in this Devasthanam are; Sri Siva Kalyanotsavam [5 days - festival]; Sri Hanumath Jayanthi; Sri Ganesha Navarathrotsavams; Sri Devi Navarathrotsavams; Deepavali; Sravana Masotsavam; Kartheeka Masotsavam; Sri Sankara Jayanthi; Sri Geetha Jayanthi; Sri Thyagaraja Aaradhanotsvam [5 days – festival].
All leading Banks ATM'S and Hotels are available even though we can find some ashrams which are affordable and good quality service is provided by the staff members.
Vemulawada has JNTU-Kondagatu Engineering college .
| Bank Name | Branch Name | IFSC Code / MICR Code / Branch Code | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank Of Hyderabad (SBH) | VEMULAWADA | SBHY0020147 / 505004360 / 020147 | VEMULAWADA City: VEMULAWADA District: KARIMNAGAR State: ANDHRA PRADESH | Phone: 8723236025, 236020, email: vemulawada@sbhyd.co.in |
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