Chaturmukha Brahma Lingeshwara Temple

CHATURMUKHA BRAHMA LINGESHWARA TEMPLE

Chebrolu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

Chebrolu Brahma is the main deity of this temple, here Lord Brahma embodied on the four sides of Shiva Lingam.

Interesting Facts

The main attraction of this temple Lord Brahma embodied on the four sides of Shiva Lingam.
Only 2 temples are dedicated to Lord Bramha in india. One is at Pushkar in Ajmer and another one is Chebrolu in Guntur.

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 (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

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
Guntur Bus Stand	17 KM	0863-2255837
Guntur Junction	16 KM	139
Vijayawada International Airport	63 KM	0866-2846729

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Guntur Junction	16 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Vijayawada International Airport	63 KM	0866-2846729

Architecture

The early names of Chebrolu were ‘Tamrapa’ and ‘Tamraba’. Tamra in sanskri relates to copper. Chebrolu was called as "Tambrapuri" during the Satavahana dynasty. The village is also called as "Chatturmukhapuram" and "Sambhole". This palce was known for copper and copper related articles since ancient times. Copper alloy utensil are called ‘Chembu‘ in telugu seems to be the reason behind the modern name, Chebrolu. Chaturmukha Brahmalingeshwara Swamy Temple is situated in the midst of a tank surrounded by two small temples of Lord Shiva towards the east and west and that of Vishnu in the north and south and four temples of Goddess Shakti in the four corners manifested in different incarnations. There is a small bridge across the waters on the temple tank to reach the Chathurmukha Brahmalingeshwara Swamy temple.

Religious Significance

According to Purana's Lord Brahma was cursed by Bhrugu Maharshi that he would not be worshiped on the earth which is the reason why a Shiva Lingam with carvings of Brahma Deva on its four sides was consecrated here, instead of separated idols for him. A Shiva Linga situated on the midpoint of 4 faces.

History

This temple was built in 14th Century by King Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Naidu. Brahmalingeshwara Swamy temple was rebuilt by Sri Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu (1783 - 1816) in the 19th century. Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Kakatiya dynasties are the contributors for this temple.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 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