God
The main deity of the temple is known as Mulasthaneshwara swamy. Here Lord is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is in the form of Truncateal linga over a squarish Yogipitha.
Interesting Facts
- The village pottapi is located on the left bank of river Cheyyeru or Bahuda.
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 (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (33.7°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - October to February (26°C during day and 17°C during night)Monsoon season - June 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Apsrtc Bus stand Rajampet |
14.2 KM | 9959225775 |
 Rajampeta Railway station |
12.5 KM | 9100992909 |
 Tirupati International Airport |
95 KM | 0877-2275354 |
Architecture
Mulasthaneswara temple facing towards East direction. The temple has no gopuram gateway and has a Dhwaja Stambham. The Garbhagriha consists of a vimana inassdial order, built of brick known as Gajaprishtha Sikhara. Temple walls are plain. As per the earliest inscription Nanichoda was the first ruler (AD 1157) to Pottapi and it was their Capital. It consists of a Garbhagriha and a Mukhamandapa and also two subshrines on either side of the Mukha Mandapam. There is also a Nandi Mandapam. The vimana Muka Mandapam were built of brick and lime. The vimana of Muka Mandapam and subshrines were built of brick and lime.
History
Mulasthaneswara temple was built in 2nd century A.D. by Cholas. The temple was renovated during the last quarter of the 12 century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 04:00 PM - 07:00 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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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