God
The main diety of this temple is Chaumukhi Mahadeva, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple consists of a "Chaturmuki Shiva ling" which is made of large black stone. The mouth of the Shiva ling comprises of four gods namely - Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara and Surya. The Shiva ling faces south. The third eye of one of the faces is open and it faces south. Beneath the Shiva ling, there are three large circular "Argha".
Interesting Facts
- The temple has Shivling with four god faces, Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara and Surya.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Saraiya Bus Stand |
8 KM | 18004253266 |
 Goraul Railway Station |
25 KM | 139 |
 Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport |
62 KM | 06122220683 |
Architecture
The north-western shrine and the lingam are quite modern but may be marking the site of an earlier Shaiva shrine. The north-eastern lingam is an ancient Chaumukhi Mahadev, i.e. a four-faced lingam that stands inside a pit and evidently represents the remains of a brick temple.
History
The temple was constructed in the 4th century A.D. as a result of the attack of foreign invaders. According to legend, the temple existed during the Ramayana period. Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Sage Vishwamithra visited the temple while on their way to kingdom of Janaka. It is believed that Buddha and Mahavir stayed in the shrine. During the excavation in 1945, a gold coin was obtained which belonged to the Chandragupta-II "Vikramadithya" period.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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