Caption Sri Someshwara Lakshminarsimha Temple Palakurthy Jangaon Telangana.
Caption Sri Someshwara Lakshminarsimha Temple Palakurthy Jangaon Telangana.
Caption Sri Someshwara Lakshminarsimha Temple Palakurthy Jangaon Telangana.
I traveled to Warangal, Karim Nagar etc in Telangana due to rich heritage and antiquities of culture and existence. As it was a road trip in 2017 first week of March. I was anxious to visit the quite ancient Lord Shiva’s temple and finally I was blessed. This temple is situated about 55 Kms from the Warangal and about 120 kms from Hyderabad. Nearest Railway stations are Jangaon and Hanamkonda.
It’s known as Sri Someshwara and also Sri Someshwara Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy temple. A small cave like niche is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Located On a steep hill about 800 to 900 feet high in Palakurthy, Jangaon, Telangana. Rock cut steps to access the shrine is quite challenging though 3/4th height can also be completed by road.
Sanctum sanctorums are in caves as rocks made a natural and special shelter and dedicated to Lord Shiva and another to Goddess Lakshmi who is the Consort of Lord Vishnu and Lord Vishnu in the form of half man half lion. Both the sanctums are connected by a narrow passage. When I asked about the history of the temple to the chief Priest(Pujari Jee) he narrated about its age as more than 4000 years old and also about the famous Poet Palakuriki Soma athudu who mentioned about this ancient temple in his Basava Puranam and his period is about 3000 years old, and how the worship of Lord Shiva became so prominent in this region since 6000 years, I was quite grateful to him for the exciting and exclusive informations.
This temple is a centre of faith for the devotees as they are coming from far distance, after the insight of Chief Deities and special worship, devotees sentiments are noteworthy, and during annual festival this number increases in lacs. A circumabulatory (pradakshina) path through the rocks, Nandi and a brass column of honour with an eternal fire, all creates divinely atmosphere. Proper arrangements are made as steps are guarded by steel railings and one for climbing and other part for stepping down, to avoid any unpredicted incident, as Local administration also involve, to maintain the safety and security of visitors and devotees. One may see at the entrance one Chariot, one large bell and an office of the trust who book the accommodation at a nominal charge.
It offers the panoramic views of surrounding and a faith keep devotees delighted tourists remain excited. Nearby attractions are Ghanpur group of temples, Ertunagaram Wildlife etc. On the highway there are many restaurants which offer tasty food and many tea Stalls to enjoy the delicious Udipi Cuisines at very reasonable price. It’s a major attraction and a pilgrimage among the devotees and among the history buffs wanderers soulseekers heritage art and architecture lovers, where as it’s a natural cave temple.