God
Sri Valeeswara Swamy is the main deity of the temple and the main idol is also known as Sri Kala Bhairavar, Santhana Praapthi Bhairavar . The Lord is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Vaaleeswarar is in form of Shiva Linga slightly tilted towards north. The another deity of the temple is Bhairavar. This is one rare temple having a tall magnificent idol of Bhairavar in the main sanctum sanctorum. You can find the idol of dog in front of the main shrine, as dog is the vaahan for Bhairav.
Interesting Facts
- Ramagiri is a beautiful and scenic place.
- Unique feature of this temple is Lord Anjaneya is present in front of the sanctum between the deity.
- Water pours from Nandi 365 days.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit is the Winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38 °C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 25 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August 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.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. 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 Puttur |
26.8 KM | 0877-2289900 |
 Puttur Railway Station |
27.7 KM | 139 |
 Tirupati International Airport |
59.2 KM | 0877-2275354 |
Architecture
Sri Valeeswarar Swamy Temple Shiv Linga idol was pulled by the tail of Hanuman, it got the name Vaaleeswarar. In Tamil language, “Vaal” means “tail” and Vaalam is the Sanskrit word for Tail. The Lord is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is an West facing temple with Pallava architecture. There is no Raja Gopuram or Dwajasthambham (flag post) for the temple. This temple is basically divided into two divisions. The first division has Bhairavar as the main deity whereas the second division has Shiva Linga named as Vaaleeswarar as the main deity.
The corridor surrounding the Bhairavarshrine has small idols of Bhairavar with various postures on the walls. In the wall, you can find a small carving depicting the scene of Hanuman pulling the Shiva Linga. From inscriptions, one can understand that a king called Sangama Kula Virupaksharaya tried to construct a Raja Gopura at the temple.Near the Nandi idol. The temple pond which is situated in front of the temple is called Nandi Theertham. There is a small Shiva Linga idol next to the Pond. Nandi’s front half is seen protruding from the wall of the pond. The water originating somewhere from the hill, reaches a small well and from there it passes and comes through this Nandi’s mouth and flows into the pond. Water here, flows for all the days in a year.
Religious Significance
As per the legend, Lord Rama wanted to perform pooja to Lord Shiva in Rameswararm in the Southern Tamil Nadu. He ordered Lord Hanuman to bring an idol of Shiv Linga from Kasi in North India. When Hanuman was returning from Kasi via Ramagiri, Lord Bhairav used his power to make Hanuman sweat and get tired. Hanuman wanted to have water and saw a pond in this site. He handed over the Shiv Linga to a boy without knowing the fact that it was Bhairav. When he returned to take back the Shiv Linga after having water, he found the Shiv Linga installedon the ground. He tried his level best to lift the idol in vain. Ultimately, he cursed the pond to become a hill and went to Kasi to take another Shiv Linga. You can find the Shiv Linga idol slightly tilted even today. As Anjaneya brought the Shiva Lingam here, which was meant for Rama, the place came to be known as Ramagiri.
Another myth is connected with Vaanara king ‘Vaali’ who used to follow ablution in the evening while submerging into the nearby ocean water. Appeased Lord Shiva appeared as a Swayambhu Linga there. Vaali’s devotion wanted to enshrine it in his capital ‘Kishkinta’. Therefore, he tried to pull it with all his might but failed.Realizing the sin he committed, he pled to god for seeking pardon of the sacrilege he did. The sea of compassion Lord Shiva came into vision with his consort as a gypsy with dogs. He constructed the water tank to empower the strength that Vaali had lost earlier.
History
The temple was built in 9th century AD by Pallava kings. Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar temple is renovated over time by King Vira Rajendra Chola. The King Vira Rajendra Chola was contributed for this temple.
Temple Timings
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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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