Famous Temples in India

Religious Significance

As per the Legend, Once Solapur was hit by the severe drought. Siddarameswara an ardent devotee of Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy with the help of 4000 locals dug the earth to create a Pool. Lord Siva disguised himself in the form a Jangam Swamy approached Siddarameswara and said that he is from Srisailam and called by Srisaila Mallinath. Lord Siva said that he is feeling hungry and asked him for a Roti. After having Roti, Lord Siva asked Siddarama for the Curd as the Roti is causing burning Sensation in the stomach. Siddaramesawara went outside to bring the curd on his return he didn’t find Mallanna. Siddrama approached Jangam Swamy Ji group who are on their way to Srisailam. Jangam Swamy’s told Siddarama that they will show him Srisaila Mallana. Siddarama was not happy even after having Jyotirlinga Darshan. He wept continuously as he could not find Srisaila Mallinath. It is believed that the tears from Siddarama filled the empty lake with water. Siddarama thought of jumping from the Valley Rudrakada as he didn’t hear anything back from Srisaila Mallanna. Lord Siva rescued him and asked him to return to Solapur and he will manifest on his request.

According to the mythological legends, Lord Siddheshwar is a unique form of the sentient being that can manifest himself as both Lord Shiva and as Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Siddheswhar was reincarnated on this mortal earth to unify the Hindu faith of both saivite and vishnuvite sects. History tells that a certain saint of Srisailam temple upon receiving a divine revelation form his guru travelled to Solapur to establish this temple. The saint was called Siddharameshwar. This temple was built by him alone dedicated to Lord Shiva in front. He is revered as a prophet of Lingayat religion and the keystone for Solapur's prosperity.