Yanamadurru Sri Parvathi Ambika Sametha Saktheeswarar Temple- Andhra Pradesh

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Yanamadurru Sri Parvathi Ambika Sametha Saktheeswarar Temple- Andhra Pradesh

Deity

Saktheeswarar Amman: Sri Parvathi

Introduction

• Location: Situated in Yanamadurru Village, near Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
• Historical Significance: This ancient temple dates back over 1000 years and is unique in India for depicting Lord Shiva in the Sirsa Asana posture alongside Goddess Parvati and a three-month-old Subramanya.
• Local Discovery: During excavations, a 6-foot snake idol was discovered, believed to represent Lord Subramanya, and is now installed in the temple.
• Alternative Names: Also known as Sri Parvati Sameta Sri Shakteeshwara Swamy Vaari Temple or simply Sri Shakteeshwara Temple.

Puranic Significance

• Mythological Connection: Yanamadurru is associated with Yama, the god of death. A demon named Sambhera troubled the region, prompting the locals to seek Yama’s help.
• Divine Intervention: Unable to defeat the demon alone, Yama sought Lord Shiva’s assistance. While Shiva was in meditation, Goddess Parvati, holding baby Subramanya, intervened and bestowed Yama with divine strength.
• Victory and Settlement: With Parvati’s blessing, Yama defeated Sambhera and requested Shiva and Parvati to settle in the village in the same posture they were seen in Kailash. This led to the establishment of the temple to protect the region from demons and diseases.

Special Features

• Ancient Murti: The idol worshipped in the shrine is believed to date back to the Treta Yuga.
• Lord Shakteeshwara: The presiding deity is known as Shakteeshwara and also referred to as Shirshasana Swamy.
• Nandi: A Nandi (bull) statue faces the sanctum, adding to the temple’s significance.
• Five-headed Serpent: The temple features a murti of a five-headed serpent, believed to attract live serpents that visit the temple.
• Sacred Pond: The temple’s pond, known as Shakti Gundam, is believed to possess curative properties.

Festivals Celebrated

• Maha Shivaratri
• Karthika Pournami
• Mukoti Ekadasi
• Dasara
• Subramanya Sasti
• Thepotsavam
• Kalyanam

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Bhimavaram

Nearest Railway Station

Bhimavaram

Nearest Airport

Rajahmundry

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