Vemulawada Sriraja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple
Firstly, Abode of Lord Eashwara – at Vemulawada village of Rajaanna Sirisilla District in Telangana State is one of the ancient and famous Shivate temples. The Institution was categorized as Regional Joint Commissioner Cadre Temple under G.O.Ms.No: 262, Revenue [Endts.I] Department, dated 10/03/1992. However, The shrine deserves a special mention in terms of its architectural grandeur and spiritual sanctity and is one of the famous Shivate Temples in Telangana State. Existence of this shrine is lost in the mists of antiquity and even Puranas mention the existence of the Deity.
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.
Bhavishyothara Purana mentions that the Sun-God 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. The sanctum sanatorium encloses Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple; Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple and also Sri Anjaneya Sahitha Kasi Visweswara Swamy.
History of Vemulawada Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple
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Why there is a Darga inside temple ?
In fact, In his book “History of Vemulavada”, BS Shastri throws light on this dargah based on his examination of inscriptions and the local tradition. According to him, this Dargah is a Sufi invader (presumably from Aurangabad).
At last, A Sufi invader came to the temple with an intention to destroy the sacred Linga. He broke the horns of Nandi and the nose of the image of the Goddess. He was kiIIed in the ensuing action inside the temple.
