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Kotappakonda Sri Trikoteswara Swamy Temple – Velpu.com

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SRI TRIKOTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE

Kotappakonda, Andhra Pradesh, India

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God

The presiding deity of the temple is known as Shri Trikoteswara Swamy who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Interesting Facts

  • A small lake is formed on the main hill and a sculpture of Lord Krishna, portraying “Kaleeya Nardhana”, dancing on the top of Kaleeya (a venomous snake) has been placed with special lighting effects in the middle of the lake.
  • Temple is situated on the hill and to reach the deity we have to take 1000 steps.
  • A big fair is held on the eve of Mahashivaratri every year and more than 7 lakhs people visit this temple. The devotees from the surrounding village built bamboo frames decorated with colorful papers and lights. This total celebration is called Prabhas.

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
RTC Bus Station Narasaraopeta
17.7 KM 09959225428
Narasaraopet Railway Station
19.3 KM 1800111139
Vijayawada International Airport
116 KM 0866-2846729

Architecture

There are 3 hills which are known as Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara hills, hence the temple got its name Tri (Kutams) Kuteswara Swamy. There are so many ponds on the hill, which eight are located in front of the temple. Brahma Shikharam is the main temple which is located on this hill. The Paata Kotayya temple is located at Rudra Shikharam. This is the original place where Trikoteshwara Swamy existed. Pleased by the devotion of Gollabhama, Lord relocated to Brahma Shikharam. Since then it is known as Paata Kotayya temple. Lord Papanaseshwara Temple is located on Vishnu Shikharam. Here, the Lord Vishnu did penance to please Lord Shiva. The temple has a holy pond which is known as “Papanasa Teertha”.

Religious Significance

By the local legends Lord Shiva after destroying “Dakshayagna” pacified and converted himself into 12 years old boy and with a great deal of austerity penance as Dakshinamurty in Kailasam. Then Lord Brahma and all gods approached and offered prayers to Dakshanamurty and entreated him to impart the knowledge of Brahma.

History

According to the inscriptions, the temple was in existence even before 1172 A.D. The king Krishnadevaraya gifted large chunks of lands for the maintenance of the temple. This temple was built by Narasaraopet Zamindar Raja Malraju and Vijayanagara Kings & Sri Rajamal Raju Narasimha Rayulu are contributed for this temple.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:30 AM - 01:30 PM 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Pooja

Eka Rudrabhisekham
05:30 - 06:30
Abhishekam
06:30 - 12:30
Archana
13:30 - 13:45
Ashtothara Pooja
15:30 - 19:00

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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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