Lord Siva Temple Pothapi, in Kadapa

MULASTHANESWARA TEMPLE

Pothapi, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

The main deity of the temple is known as Mulasthaneshwara swamy. Here Lord is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is in the form of Truncateal linga over a squarish Yogipitha.

Interesting Facts

The village pottapi is located on the left bank of river Cheyyeru or Bahuda.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (33.7°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - October to February (26°C during day and 17°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

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
Apsrtc Bus stand Rajampet	14.2 KM	9959225775
Rajampeta Railway station	12.5 KM	9100992909
Tirupati International Airport	95 KM	0877-2275354

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rajampeta Railway station	12.5 KM	9100992909

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Tirupati International Airport	95 KM	0877-2275354

Architecture

Mulasthaneswara temple facing towards East direction. The temple has no gopuram gateway and has a Dhwaja Stambham. The Garbhagriha consists of a vimana inassdial order, built of brick known as Gajaprishtha Sikhara. Temple walls are plain. As per the earliest inscription Nanichoda was the first ruler (AD 1157) to Pottapi and it was their Capital. It consists of a Garbhagriha and a Mukhamandapa and also two subshrines on either side of the Mukha Mandapam. There is also a Nandi Mandapam. The vimana Muka Mandapam were built of brick and lime. The vimana of Muka Mandapam and subshrines were built of brick and lime.

History

Mulasthaneswara temple was built in 2nd century A.D. by Cholas. The temple was renovated during the last quarter of the 12 century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 12:30 PM	04:00 PM - 07:00 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