Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple or Vemulawada Rajanna Temple or Sri Raja Rajeshwara Kshetram is one of the most famous temple situated at the center of the town on a small hill in Vemulawada, Rajanna Siricilla District, Telangana State. It is believed that if one pulls a bull around the temple, his wishes will be granted. The shrine has a sacred tank called Dharma Gundam, the waters of the tank are said to have medicinal properties.
The presiding deity, Lord Raja Rajeshwara Swamy in the form of “Neela Lohitha Siva Lingam, is known for his unlimited benevolence in fulfilling the wishes of devotees. There are 3 main shrines for Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Vinayaka Swamy. They are known as Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy, Shri Raja Rajeshwari Devi and Sri Laxmi Sahitha Siddi Vinayaka.
This shrine is popularly known as “Dakshina Kasi” and also as “Harihara Kshetram” for being two Vaisnava temples in the main temple complex, namely Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple and Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy and Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple is Kesthra Palaka of this temple. Both Shaivites and Vaishnavites festivals are celebrated here. After Shivaratri, Sreerama Navami is the second main festival celebrated in this temple.
It is believed that worshiping the deity in this temple will be blessed with a child. Devotees visit this temple with Kode after their wish is granted. Laddu Bhogam, Sira Bhogam, Pulihora Bhogam and Daddojanam are the prasad offered.
Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Temple History:
Bhavishyothara Purana mentions that Surya Bhagavan recovered from his disability by praying at the shrine here, that is why this shrine is called “Bhaskara Kshethram”. And Indra, the king of Astadikpalaka, devoutly worshiping Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara, the deity who presides over the shrine, purified himself from Brahmahatya Dosham.
In addition, it is said that during AD 750-973. This temple was built by Raja Narendra-the grandson of Parikshit who in turn the grandson of Arjuna, was not only cured of Leprosy by which he was afflicted by virtue of killing Muniputra accidentally, by taking bath in Dharmagundam [Pushkarni] but also seen Lord Sri Raja Rajeshwara and Goddess Sri Raja Rajehwari Devi in a vision and received blessings with directions to build a temple and install ‘ Siva Lingam’ which was laying in the bed of the Pushkarni.
Rajarajeshwara Temple Specialty:
Along with the Vaishnava temples, it also has a mosque on its premises. The mosque had been constructed by a Muslim disciple of Lord Shiva. This mosque has been there for the last 400 years. The temple premises also displays Buddhist and Jain sculptures and inscriptions. The temple also attracts devotees of Buddhist and Jain faiths. The temple is hence so famous for encouraging religious harmony among the various religions.
Arjitha Seva:
- Rudrabhisekam [Sankalpam & Mantram at Abhiseka Mandapam & Puja in Garbhalayam]
- Radrabhisekam [Sankalpam & Mantram at Abhiseka Mandapam & Puja in Someshwaralayam0
- Anna Puja [Sankalpam & Mantram at Abhiseka Mandapam & Puja in Garbhalayam]
- Anna Puja [Sankalpam & Mantram at Abhiseka Mandapam & Puja in Someshwaralayam]
- Kalyanam
- Maha Lingarchana
- Kumkuma Puja
- Aakula Puja
- Pallaki Seva
- Pedda Seva
- Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy Vratham
- Special Kode Mrokkubadi
- Navagraha Puja in Sri Bheemeshwaralayam
- Abhisekam in Sri Bheemeshwaralayam
- Dwadasa Jyothirlinga Abhisekam in Sri Bheemeshwaralayam
- Sri Anjaneya Swamy Abhisekam in Sri Bheemeshwaralayam
- Gopuja in Sri Gokulam at Sri Bheemeshwaralayam
- Sakala Arjitha Seva
How to reach Vemulawada Rajanna Temple:
By Air:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport which is 203 km away.
By Rail:
Karimnagar railway station is the nearest, 36.8 km to Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple.
By Road:
The direct bus is available from Sircilla and Karimnagar with good frequency.
The bus remains the most comfortable and easily accessible mode of transport for reaching the destination. The buses by the State Transport Department can also be taken for reaching the place. Buses from Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad take you to Vemulawada. The roadway may also be taken for reaching Vemulawada. The place is well connected to Hyderabad, Karimnagar, and Warangal, Nizamabad, Medak and other parts of the state.
Rajanna Temple Sub Shrines:
Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple.
Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Temple.
Sri Anjaneya Sahitha Kasi Visweswara Swamy.
Sri Dakshina Murthy Temple.
Sreeevalli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy Temple.
Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple.
Sri Someshwaralayam.
Sri Uma Maheshwaralayam.
Sri Mahisasura Mardhani Temple.
Kotilingalu.
Sri Kala Bhairava Swamy Temple.
Festivals Celebrated:
- Maha Sivarathri Jathra: Lord Raja Rajeshwara Temple will be open the whole day during this Jatra. Maha Lingarchana & Lingodbhavakala Mahanyasa Purvaka Eakadasa Rudrabhisekam is performed.
- Sree Rama Navarathrotsavams: On Sree Rama Navami day, Sri Seetharama Chandra Swamy Vari Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam would be performed in a grand manner.
- Sri Siva Kalyanotsavam (Celebrated for 5 days)
- Sri Hanumath Jayanthi
- Sri Ganesha Navarathrotsavams
- Sri Devi Navarathrotsavams
- Deepavali
- Sravana Masotsavam
- Kartheeka Masotsavam
- Sri Sankara Jayanthi
- Sri Geetha Jayanthi
- Sri Thyagaraja Aaradhanotsvam (Celebrated for 5 days).
Vemulawada Raja Rajeshwara Temple Timings: 4.30 am to 9.00 pm on all days.
Rajarajeshwara Temple Prasadam:
Pulihora Prasadam 200 gms
Laddu Prasadam 80 gms
Abhishekam Laddu Prasadam 400 gms
Kalyanam Laddu Prasadam 800 gms
Rajarajeshwara Temple Distance:
From Hyderabad to Vemulawada 152 Kms.
From Warangal to Vemulawada 112 Kms.
From Karimnagar to Vemulawada 32 Kms.
Vemulawada Shiva Temple Address:
Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy Devasthanam,
Vemulawada,
Rajanna Siricilla District,
Telangana – 505302.
Phone Number: (08723) 236018
EO Office: (08723) 236040
EO Camp office: (08723) 236043