Sri Chalukya Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple Samarlakota

SRI KUMARARAMA BHEEMESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE

Samarlakota, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

Lord Kumara Bhimeswara Swamy is the presiding deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Lord is in form of Lingam and made with Limestone, 14 feet (4.3 m) high.

Interesting Facts

Eka Shila Nadi is opposite the Shiva Lingam at the entrance.
The main entrance of the temple is also popular as Surya Dwaram. The main shrine is a free standing monument lying at the centre of the inner enclosure. The temple is a rectangular structure and has two stories.

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 (40°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season – July 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
Samalkota Bus Station	1.4 KM	9959225543
Samalkot Junction	1.4 KM	0884-2328824
Rajahmundry Airport	47.2 KM	0883-2007838

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Samalkot Junction	1.4 KM	0884-2328824

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rajahmundry Airport	47.2 KM	0883-2007838

Architecture

Kumara Bhimeswara Swamy Temple and Lord Shiva manifesting here. During the legendary Tarakasura vadha, the Shiva Linga which was in the throat of Tarakasura broke into five pieces and one of the pieces fell here. Thereafter, it became popular as Kumararama. Lord Bhimeswara Swamy was placed here by Kumara Swamy (son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati) and hence the temple is called Kumararama. King Chalukya Bhima built the temple in Dravidian style. Hence the name, Bhimeswara. The architecture of this temple exihibits the construction of Dravidian style. The inner enclosure wall is divided horizontally into two sections separated by a cornice. It has a two storied pillars mandap, which is functioning all the inner side and 100 pillars support the Mandapam. To the East side, there is a mantap called Koneti. Pushkarni (Pushkarini) lake can be seen here. The temple has carvings of apsaras on its walls. One can see the sculpture design of both Turpu chalukyas’ and kakatiyas. Here the Goddess knownas Bala Trupura sundari.

Religious Significance

References from Skanda Purana and Brahmanda Purana : Demon Tarakasura theft Amrutha Atma Linga which emerged out during Ksheerasagar Mathanam (drilling Ocean of Milk). Tarakasura wearing this Linga around his neck, with its supernatural powers, he was unbeatable. Kumara Swamy son of Siva and Parvathi, who was the commander-in-chief for deities came face to face with Tarakasura in the war. Kumara Swamy used his Sakthi weapon to kill Tarakasura. Kumaraswamy repeatedly broke Tarakasura body into pieces and it was reunified again. Kumaraswamy was confused and sought advice from Vishnu. Lord Maha Vishnu advised Kumara Swamy to break shiva linga into pieces, only then the demon can be killed. Maha Vishnu also said that even after breaking the shiva linga, the pieces will try to reunite again. To prevent this reunion, all these broken pieces should be fixed in those places where they fall, by worshipping and building temples on top it. As advised by Maha Vishnu, Kumara Swamy used his Agni weapon to break the Siva Linga worn by the demon. The Atma Linga broken into five pieces, the broken pieces tried to reunite by making the chant ‘om’. To prevent this Indra, Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Vishnu and Kumara Swamy worshipped the Linga’s at the respective places. Kumara Swamy had installed the Siva Linga here.

History

The construction of the temple was started in A.D. 892 and was completed during 922 A.D by Eastern Chalukyan King Bhima. From 1340-1466 A.D. during Kakatiya dynasty, the temple was reconstructed. Chalukyas and Kakatiyas are contributed for this temple. The Chalukya king built this temple to record his history of 300 victories in wars.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Sevas

Name of the seva

Day

Timings

Persons

Duration

Price

Saswatha Abhishekam

1116.00/ Person

Abhishekam in Karthika Masam

All Days

06:30 - 07:30

1 Hr

300.00/ Person

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