Sri Kalahasti Kondandarama Swamy Temple (AdityeswaraTemple), Andhra Pradesh

Address

Sri Kalahasti Kondandarama Swamy Temple (AdityeswaraTemple), Bokkasampalem(V), Sri Kalahasti (M), Dist., Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh Phone: 098499 05718

Deity

Kondandarama Swamy, Adityeswara Amman: Kamakshi Devi

Introduction

• Temple Name: Adityesvara Temple (also known as Kodandarameswara Temple).
• Location: Bokkasampalem village – Thondamanadu, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, around 7 km from Sri Kalahasti.
• Historical Significance: Built during the 10th century AD by King Parantaka over the remains of his father, King Adiya.
• Deities Worshipped:
  • Main Deity: Lord Shiva as Kodandarameswara.
  • Goddess: Mother Goddess Shakti as Kamakshi Devi.
• Shivling Size: Nearly 5 feet tall.

Puranic Significance

• Temple Orientation: The temple faces west, with an intricately sculpted Nandi facing the sanctum sanctorum.
• Structure:
  • The main temple includes a porch, narrow antarala, and garbhagriha.
  • The walls of the sanctum sanctorum and antarala are plain.
  • Each wall features a devakoshta housing various deities:
    • North Wall of Garbhagriha: Image of standing Brahma.
    • West Wall: Figure of standing Vishnu.
    • South Wall: Image of Dakshinamurti.
    • South Wall of Antarala: Figure of standing Ganapati.
    • North Wall of Antarala: Image of Durga.
• Water Feature: Below the niche on the north wall of the garbhagriha is a water spout ending in the shape of an ornamental gomukha (cow’s head).
• Vimana Design: The vimana above the sanctum is one tala with kuta and panjara designs, and the phalaka contains Nandis at four corners.

Festivals

• Major Festival: Mahashivrathri.

Century/Period/Age

1000 -2000Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kalahasti

Nearest Railway Station

Kalahasti

Nearest Airport

Tirupati

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