God
Bhimalingeshwara Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam which is made up of Neem log and is placed in the inner sanctum sanctorium.
Interesting Facts
- The Wooden Shiva lingam (Neem Log) is in good condition irrespective of submerged in water and stands as an amazing temple to see.
- This temple is submerged for 8 months when the Srisailam Project is full and open for 4 months (March, April, May and June) when the water levels are low and the temple resurfaces.
- After the construction of Srisailam Dam it got submerged under water in 1980 for about 23years and then came to surface for first time in 2003.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Nandikotkur Bus Station |
15 KM | 9959225810 |
 Kurnool Railway Station |
46 KM | 139 |
 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
244 KM | 040-66546370 |
Architecture
The temple complex is popularly known as Pancheshwaram (which is a combination of five temples that includes Sangameshwaram, Sidheshwaram, Kapileshwaram, Someshwaram and Malleshwaram). There is evidence that temple is dated 8th and 9th century and has inscriptions of 13 shasanas in the temple premises which state that the King Shri Krishna Devarayulu of Vijayanagaram Kingdom visited this temple twice in his ruling period and donated many precious ornaments and lands on the Lord's name. The current temple which is visible to us was constructed around 200 years ago in a very simple manner.
Religious Significance
When Bhima failed to return on time with Shiva Lingam from Kashi, Dharmaraja installed this wooden lingam and thus Lord Shiva is known as Bhimalingeshwara Swamy in this temple. This place is very sacred as it got religious sanctity due to the Sangameshwara Temple which is well versed in Skanda Purana and is also known as Saptanadi, as the seven rivers which flow from different places, combine here and finally mix in the ocean. The temple is mainly situated at the convergence of rivers Krishna and Bhavanasi, which meet with the tributaries named Tunga, Bhadra, Veni, Malapaharini and Bheemarathi. According to mythology, once when the Pandavas of Mahabharata Epic came to Kurnool during their exile after visiting "Srisailam Mallikarjuna Temple", they wanted to do penance for Lord Shiva as Shri Krishna suggested them to do so. At that time Dharmaraja (best known as Yudhishtira the eldest of Pandavas) decided to install a Shiva Linga in this region. So, Dharmaraja asked his brother Bhima to bring a Shiva Linga from Kashi. When Bhima failed to reach on time, Dharmaraja installed a Neem log (in the form of Shiva Linga) and worshipped it. Later, they consecrated this Linga at the convergence of the rivers Krishna and Bhavanasi along with other five tributaries. Hence, the Linga was named as 'Sangameshwara' (Sangama, where the rivers meet).
History
The Great Marathi warrior Shivaji Maharaja also visited Sangameshwara Swamy Temple in his lifetime and then he reached Srisailam is also well mentioned in the scriptures.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM - 05:00 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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