Kapotheswara Swamy Temple - Kadali Village Andhra Pradesh

SRI KAPOTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE

Kadali Village, Andhra Pradesh, India

God

Sri Kapoteswara Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is Swayambhoo and is in form of Shiva Lingam.

Interesting Facts

Here we see the imprint of doves Head, Tail and Wings on Siva lingam to both sides.

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 (40°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season – July 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
Amalapuram Bus Stand	22 KM	9959225550
Kadali Railway Station	10 KM	139
Rajahmundry Airport	84 KM	0883-2007838

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kadali Railway Station	10 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rajahmundry Airport	84 KM	0883-2007838

Architecture

Sri Kapoteswara Swamy Temple has a 3 tier Gopuram, Dwaja Stambham is placed infront of Grabha Gudi. There is a pond in front of the temple which is known as Kapotha kundam where Ganges flows as Antharvahani.

Religious Significance

Purana says once a hunter was out for hunting and that day it was raining and the weather was chill and he was unable to proceed. He was hungry and he rested under a tree. On the branches of the tree there were two doves sitting. They saw the hunter who took shelter under the tree. They thought he is their guest and wanted to do the needful. They picked bark pieces and made fire out of it and they dropped their nest and fell into it. They did so, to be meal for the hunter who is their guest. Hunter was moved by their act and he lit fire and fell into it. Lord Siva was happy with the birds thinking and he revealed himself, to the doves and gave them Siva kaivalyam. The dove requested for the life of hunter and Lord Siva to stay in the place and bless mankind. Siva did as per dove’s request. Here we see the imprint of doves head stomach and tail on Siva lingam to both sides.

History

The temple was built in 15th - 16th Century. Sri jagadguru Adi sankaracharya visited the temple and he has installed "Sri chakra sahitha Sri Bala Thripura Sundari devi".

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