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temples in warangal

The brief importance of some temples is furnished here under.

1.SRI BHADRAKALI DEVASTHANAM, WARANGAL TOWN.

• This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Giant moyher Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The Diety is believed to be worshipped bt the Historic ruler pulakesin-II of Chalukya Dynasty in the year 625 A.D. after his win over the 'Vengi' region of Andhra Desha. The minister of Kakatiya Ganapathy Deva namely 'Hari' has constructed the tank and road to the temple. Every tourist to Warangal will certainly make a visit to this historical temple to have the blessings of the Mother Goddess.

2.SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KOMURAVELLI.

• This temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Mallikarjuna swamy a fierce looking diety along with Kethamma and Medalamma on the both sides of the main diety. The temple is located in a cave on a small hillock at a distance of 110 Kms from warangal. Lakhs of piligrims congregate on the eve of Makara Sankranthi as Brahmotsavam starts. The clay moulded diety of Lord Mallikarjuna swamy is believed to be made 500 years ago. The temple is renovated and mandapamas and choultries etc., are constructed by Endowments Department. The 'pedda patnam' celebrated on Maha Sivaratri day attract pilgrims in lakhs. It is located at a distance of 85 kms from the state capital on Karimnagar - Hyderabad - Highway (Rajiv Rahadari).

3.SRI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, AYINAVOLU.

• This temple is believed to be built prior to Kakatiyas around 700 A.D. and developed by Kakatiya rulers. The Unique Keerthi Toranams of Kakatiya style can be seen on the east and southern side of the temple. The presiding diety is Lord Mallikarjuna swamy with fierce looking eyes and sword versel of bood, Dharmarukm and Shulam in his four hands. This temple is located at a distance of 12 kms from warangal city on Warangal Khammam Road. The rock engraved temple with spacious prakaram is a famous tourists spot.

4.SRI SAMMAKKA SARALAMMA JATHRA, MEDARAM.

• It is famous tribal Jathra in the midst of dense forest. Lakhs of pilgrims pour into this spot biennially to have the blessings of mother Goddesses Sri Sammakka and Saralamma who have attained 'Martydom' at this sacred place in the battle held with the forces of Kakatiyas ruler Prathaparudra. Since then the Jathra is being celebrated biennially. The Government of Andhra Pradesh declared this holy jathra as State Festival.

5.SRI VEERA BHADRA SWAMY DEVASTHANAM, KURAVI.

• This temple is believed to be constructed by the famous ruler 'Bheema Raju' of Vengi Chalukya Dynasty and renovated by the Kakatiya ruler 'Betharaju-I. The reference of this temple has also made by the famous traveller 'Marko-Poli' as it stood as the capital of Vengi Chalukya Dynasty. The presiding diety is Lord Veerabhadra swamy is fierce looking Diety with three eyes and ten hands. The annual jathra Brahmotsavams will be celebrated during the mahasivarathri Festival.

6.SRI SWAYAMBU TEMPLE, FORT WARANGAL.

• It is a historic temple in which Lord Swayambhu was worshipped by the famous Kakatiya Ruler 'Prataparudra' every day during his life time. The presiding Diety is Lord Siva called as swayambhu (Lieterally means self incarnated God). The temple is very adjacent to the ruins of Kakatiya Capital at Fort Warangal. There will be flow of pilgrims, tourists during all seasons from all over India and abroad to witness the ruins of Kakatiya Dynasty.

7.SRI RUDRESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, HANAMKONDA.

• The temple decorated with one thousand pillers temple, and popularity known as Thousand pillars temple. The Kakatiya ruler 'Rudra Deva' built this historic monument in the year 1163 A.D. and named after him as 'Sri Rudreswara swamy temple 'Trikootalaya", The presiding diety is Rudreswara. The remaining two "Sanctum sanctorums" are dedicated to 'Lord Durya' and 'Lord Vishnu'. The gains 'Nandi' as in Lepakshi in front of the temple is unique in sculptural beauty. It is under control and maintenance of the Archaeological Department.

8.RAMAPPA TEMPLE, PALAMPET

• The temple is built in the year 1213 A.D. by 'Recherla Rudraiah'. This historical temple attracts tourist from India and abroad as it is known for its architectural and sculptural beauty. The sculptures were encraved according to the postures mentioned by Jayapa Senani in his famous work 'Nruthya Ratnavali'. The postures pertaining to Bharata Natya, Shrunga, Bharunga, Rathi, Perini Nritya etc., are encraved on the pillars and top-beams of 'Mukha Mandapam', The mythological episodes such as 'Gopika Vastrapaharanam, Tripura samharm, Daksha Samharam, Ksheera Sagara Madhanam, Girija Kalyanam etc., stand for the highest standards of Kakatiya Sculpture. The 'Nagini' and other eleven devanarthakis are arranged as supporting beams on both sides of each entrance. The aesthetic sense which scaledinnumerable heights in Kakatiya sculpture is clearly evident in these twelve postures of deva narthakis. The Mudras and Bhangimas have highly inspired the dance master Dr.Natraja Ramakrishna in giving shape to the historical classical dance 'Perini Siva Thandavam'. The Ramappa lake adjacent to the temple covering natural plant and zoo fauna will certainly become a feast to the eyes of every tourist.

9.SRI SOMESWARA LAXMINASASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE, PALAKURTHY.

• It is located at a distance of 50 Kms from Warangal on a hillock in the out skirts of Palakurthy Mandal head quarters. It is also the birth place of famous poet palakurthy Somanadha Kavi of 12 the century. His samadhi can be seen here. This historic temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Vishnu who incarnated in two adjacent caves at a height of 120 meters on the hillock. The 'Pradakshina Path' encircling the two caves is quite natural. There is a dillapidated 'Surya' Temple and Koneru can also be witnessed at this place. This place once flourished which the adherents of 'Veera Saiva' sect of Hiduism has lost prominence in cource of time presently it is a famous pilgrimage centre in warangal district. Pilgrims mostly from Karnataka and Maharashtra. Mainly the Veera Saivas will certainly make a visit once in year to have the blessings of presiding deities and Somanadhakan.

10.SRI RAMACHANDRA SWAMY TEMLE, JEEDICAL.

• It is located at distance of 10 kms from Jangoan. The temple is an ancient one and believed that, Lord Sri Rama visited this temple on his way to 'Lanka' (Sri Lanka) after separation from Sita Devi. People also believe that, Rama has killed the 'Maricha' who was in the guise of 'Maya Ledi' or the Magis deer. A boulder namely 'Ledi Banda' can be seen here. "Jeedigundam" and "Palagundam" are the two pushkarinis for the holy dip of the pilgrims.

origin sammakka jathara festival

ORIGIN OF JATRA

There are many legends about the miraculous powers of samakka and one of them has it that in the 13^th century, some tribal leaders who went for a hunting found a new born girl child emitting enormous light playing amidst tigers. She was taken to their habitation and brought up as a chief tain (She later became the saviour of the tribals of the region) she was married to Pagididda Raju a feudatory tribal chief of Kakatiyas who were the rulers of this area. She was blessed with 2daughters and one son namely Saralamma, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively. It so happens that there was a drought continuously for 3 to 4 years and pagedde Raju didn't pay tribute to King Pratapa Rudra. In turn king Pratapa rudra sent his army to subdue the tribals and collect the tribute. Then a War was fought between tribal chief pagidde Raju and Kakatiya army on the banks of "Sampenga Vagu" (Jampanna Vagu).

The Koya army fought valiantly but could not with stand the well equipped Kakatiya army. Though fought valiantly Pagididda Raju, his daughters Saralamma, Nagulamma, son in law Govinda Raju lost (husband of Saralamma) lives in the battle. Later Jampanna also dies in Sampenga Vagu (after renamed as Jampanna Vagu in the memory of his heroic fight against well trained Kakatiya army).

Upon hearing this news Sammakka also enters war and fights and causes lot of damage to kakatiya army. Surprised by her Bravery And Valour one soldier of Kakatiyas Army stabs her from backside. Sammakka Was seriously Wounded And with that wounded body proceeds towards Chilakala gutta and disappears. Later Koya army follows her but they could not found her but only one container of vermilion. Then they thought of it her symbol and worships her in the same form till today.

The Jatra begins with bringing of Saralamma (a container of vermilion) from Kannepalli a neighboring village on 16^th of this month.

The main goddess Sammakka will be brought from Chilukalagutta on 17^th (a container of vermilion) by tribals priests. One of the unique feature of the Jatra is no idol worship, only worship of two wooden poles and container of vermilion.(Kumkuma barini) as symbols of goddess.

bhadrakali temple

BHADRAKALI TEMPLE

IMPORTANCE:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the Glant mother Goddess, with fierce looking eyes and face. The main attraction of the temple is the stone image of the diety in human form, in sitting posture, wearing a crown and having eight hands holding various weapons.
The deity which measures 2.7 meters in height and the width is believed to be worshipped by the historic ruler Pulakesin-II of Chalukya Dynasty in the year 625 A.D. After his win over the "vengi" region of Andhra Desh. Later "Hari" a Minister of Kakatiyan Ruler Ganapathi Dev, Constructed the approach road and huge tank near the temple.

LOCATION:
The temple is located in the City of Warangal. It is about 5 Kms away from the Warangal Railway Station & Bus Station and is well connected by city bus service.
PRESENT STATUS:
The temple is being maintained by the Endowments Department, who collect the offerings made to the temple and spend on the upkeep and repairs of the temple. Drinking water facility is available near the temple.
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED:

• Small Shopping complex needs to be constructed out side the temple where shops can be leased out for various purposes namely:

• Pooja material and prasadam.
• Religious Books, tourist Literature, Photos,etc.
• Shoes/chappal Counter.
• cafeteria.

1. A Small landscape garden needs to be developed near the main temple for improving the general look of the place and making it more attractive.
2. Public toilets are to be constructed for convenience of the public.
3. A Parking Place needs to be ear marked and leased out.
4. Forming ring road on tank bund to ease the Traffic flow.

warangal tourism

http://warangal.nic.in/tourism/maintour.htm

The Jatra begins at Medaram in Tadvai Mandal in Warangal district from 27th Januvary 2010 and will continue for 4 days. The Samakka Jatra is a State Festival of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

This year 60 to 70 Lakh devotees visited Jatra from AP , MP,Orissa and Maharashtra. This is biggest congregation after Kumbha Mela in India.

    













N ENGINEERING MARVEL IMPOSSIBLE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE INITIATIVE OF DISTRICT COLLECTOR

Medaram Jathra � tribal jathra held once in two years Over the years, the jathra has been attracting more and more people from a few thousand visitors / devotees during seventies and eighties, the number has increased to an alarming estimated 35 lakhs during 2000 and it is expected to increase further. If the past trend is any indication, the number estimated this year is a whopping 50 lakhs Celebrated biannually as per the traditions of Koya tribes since time immemorial. Medaram which was the abode of Koya kings during the 10th Century is situated in a thick forest on the banks of River Godavari.

BRIDGE ACROSS JAMPANNA VAGU

Medaram village with a population of less than 1000 is severely stressed by the large congregation of people and the human activities have caused severe negative impact on the environment.

Medaram Jathra and Jampanna Vagu

Jampanna vagu which flows in the vicinity of the Medaram village, forms the blood line of the jathra rituals � for holy bath as well as subsistence of the devotees during the jathra period.

Jampanna Vagu is a stream where lakhs of pilgrims take bath, wash themselves and their cloths and also where animals are also washed. The stream has water only during the rainy season and for a few weeks following the monsoon.

Jampanna Vagu�..

This stream is normally dry during the month of February when the festival is held and the water is released to the stream through the surplus weir of Laknavaram Lake.
A make shift bridge is normally constructed across the vagu to facilitate the movements of people and at time small vehicles and bullock carts from one bank of the stream to the other.

There is a long felt need for a permanent bridge across this vagu for the convenience of pilgrims as well as to plan transportation requirements during the jathra
During the last year, strong proposals were initiated to take up this work with financial assistance from NABARD.