God
Uma Vasaki Ravi Someswara swamy is the presiding deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Lord is facing in West direction and the Shivalinga is Swayambhu.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Tanuku Bus Station |
13.6 KM | 040-30102828 |
 Relangi Railway station |
9.2 KM | 139 |
 Vijayawada International Airport |
127 KM | 0866-2846729 |
Architecture
According to the Sthalapurana in Tretayuga, Ravana tortured the Devatas and people, Lord Surya(Ravi), Vasuki (king of nagas), Soma (moon) were insulted by Ravana. Then they approached Lord Brahma. Than Brahma suggested them to install Shivalinga. By the name of these devathas the Shivalinga called as Ravi Vasuki Someswara Swamy.
Religious Significance
As per the Legend, King Ravana was torturing Devatas and people of his kingdom.Vasuki,the king of Nagas, Sun God,Lord Soma or Moon God were all insulted and ridiculed and were tortured by Ravana.They all approached Lord Brahma seeking help. Brahma suggested them to install Shiva Linga and perform pooja to Lord Shiva on the banks of Gostani River so that Lord Rama takes birth to kill Ravana. Following Brahma’s instructions Vasuki ,Ravi and Soma installed Shiva Linga and prayed Lord Shiva So the puranas suggest that this is the beginning of Ramavatar. According to Sthala Purana Shiva Lingam is 18.2 million years old. It is believed that Shiva Lingam is installed before the birth of Lord Rama. The Vayu Purana extols the temple as Dakshina Kasi.
History
This temple is built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah. Sri Uma Vasuki Ravi Somehswara Swamy Vari Temple was renovated in 15th century under Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah as per the inscriptions here. According to the inscriptions, these temples were renovated in the year 1583.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 09:00 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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Lingam was installed by Sage Agastya
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Famous for it's cultural storage
Boating
PAPIKONDALU BOATING TOUR
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Third in number situated like a wall in the midst of river Godavari
Heritage Monuments
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Brahmopasana Mandir was built by Pithapur Raja in 1926
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