The main deity of this temple is Kotilingeshwara, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity Shivalinga has a height of 33 mts (108 ft).
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Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
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Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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KGF New Bus Stand
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8.8 KM | 080-49596666 |
Oorgaum
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9.9 KM | 139 |
Kempegowda International Airport |
98.7 KM | 18001800033 |
Architecture
The project involves an establishment of one crore Shiva lingas hence it is named Kotilingeshwara. The kannada words “Koti” means One Crore and “Lingeshwara” means Shiva Linga. This temple has a 3 tier Rajagopuram.
Religious Significance
It is believed that when the epic battle Ramayana was over, there were lakhs of people who dies in the battle. When Rama attained victory, he travelled to Rameswaram and in Dhanushkodi, he installed a Shivalinga and prayed there. These prayers were performed for the people who laid their lives during the battle and to provide moksha to them. It is believed that Kotilingeshwara temple was built keeping in mind the same culture of peace, divinity and prosperity and pray against the evil influence on human. It is said that Swamy Sambha Shivamurthy saw Lord Shiva in his dreams. Later, he decided to construct a Shiva temple.
History
This temple is built in 1980 by Swami Sambha Shivamurthy.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings |
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All Days | 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Darshanam Details
Darshanam | Price | Estimated Time | Entrance From |
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Darshan Ticket | 20.00 |
Tours
Airports
Airport Name | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 40 KM |
Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
Railway Station Name | Distance |
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Secunderabad | 10 KM |
Nampally | 12 KM |
Begumpet | 6 KM |
Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
Bus Station Name | Distance |
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MGBS | 35 KM |
CBS | 28 KM |
kukatpally | 20 KM |
Lingampally | 30 KM |
Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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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 |
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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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