Sri Uma Markandeyeswara Temple Rajahmundry

SRI UMA MARKANDESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

Shri Uma Markendeyeswara Swamy is the main diety of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

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
Rajamundry Bus Stand	3.5 KM	0866-2570005
Rajamundry Railway Station	3.1 KM	139
Rajahmundry Airport	13.5 KM	0883-2007838

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rajamundry Railway Station	3.1 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rajahmundry Airport	13.5 KM	0883-2007838

Architecture

The Lord here is to be installed by Markandaya hence the name of this temple is Sri Markandaya temple. The garbha gudi (main shrine) to the main gopura level as it is currently 10 feet down the road level. It has 5 - tier rajagopuram facing east direction with south indian architecture.

Religious Significance

According to the sthalapuranam, a muni named Mrukahanada was a great follower of the Lord Shiva. Once he did a penance with the aim of getting children and Lord Shiva gave a boon with a choice, to select a baby having no husband throughout her life or a boy surviving 11 years with a spirit of devotion and pious personality. The sage chose a boy at the instance of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva granted the boon accordingly. When the boy was born, he was named as "Markandaya". Markandaya had the knowledge of his short survival. Hence, he dedicated his life for tapas (penance), installed a Linga at the place where the temple is now situated and worshipped the Linga. On attaining the age of 11 years, Yama (God of Death) tried to take his life but, Lord Shiva came to the rescue of the boy and gave boon of total survival of his life. The boy completely dedicated his life for the worship of Lord Shiva and reached Shiva and Parvathi.

History

This temple was built in 10th Century A.D. by Eastern Chalukyas. Shri Raja Raja Narendhra, Cholas and Reddy Rajas are the contributors of this temple. It was demolished during Muslim rule but fortunately was found again in 1818 AD in the relics of a dilapidated mosque near Chandaa Choultry.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 08:00 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