Raja Rajeshwara Temple Timings, History & How to Reach

Raja Rajeshwara Temple in Vemulawada, Telangana is also known as Raja Rajeshwara Kshetram and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In this temple, Lord Shiva is known as Raja Rajeshwara Swamy and locally as Rajanna. The temple also has two other names – Dakshin Kashi and Hari Hara Kshetra as there are two Vaishnava temples within the complex. Located about 35 km from Karimnagar the temple is a destination for large numbers of devotees. 

History of the Rajarajeshwara Temple

A long time ago a king Known as Raja Raja Narendra was hunting around where the temple now stands. Accidentally he killed a Brahmin who was drinking water from a pond. The king had mistaken the brahmin for a deer. As a result, the king was afflicted with a dreadful disease that he could not cure by his royal doctors (Vaids). The king went to various holy sites and pilgrimages, praying for a cure.

The Legend of King Narendra

At last, the king returned to the place where the Brahmin had been killed. He bathed in the pond and slept on the bank of the pond. Miraculously Lord Shiva appeared in his dream and asked him to retrieve a Shivling from the pond and enshrine it. Lord Shiva blessed the king to be cured of the disease. 

The next day the king found the Shivling in the pond, cleaned it, and decided to build a temple. That night when the king was sleeping Siddhas came and enshrined the Shivling and made a temple over it. When the king woke up he was astonished to see the temple in front of him.

He was also a little disappointed that he could build the temple. Once again Lord Shiva appeared in the King’s dream and said the king’s name will forever be associated with the temple. The king was a very happy man now – his disease was cured and a divine temple had come up. The pond from where the Shivling was recovered is now known as Dharmagundam.

The Present Temple

The temple as seen today was built by a grandson of King Narendra in about 750 CE. On the pond known as Dharmagundam, there are three large mandapams (Halls). In the middle is a statue of Lord Shiva. In the sanctum is the Shivling that was recovered from Dharmagundam. On one side of the Shivling is a murti of Devi Raja Rajeshwari and on the other side is a murti of Devi Lakshmi Sahitha Siddhi Vinayak.

There are a number of other shrines in the complex – Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Sri Sita-Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Sri Anjaneya Sahitha Kasi Visweswara Swamy, Sri Dakshinamurthy Temple, Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy Temple, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple, Sri Someswaralayam, Sri Mahishasura Mardini Temple, Kotilingala and Kala Bhairava temples.

Raja Rajeshwara Temple complex has shrines for Vaishnava and Shaivite sects making it an attraction for both sects. One more unique feature is that there is also a Muslim dargah in the complex, making it an extremely tolerant place of worship.

Devotees take a bath in Dharmagundam before entering the temple. The waters of the kund are said to have medicinal properties. Festivals such as Navratri, Mahashivratri, and more are celebrated in this temple.

Raja Rajeshwara Temple Timings

Opening and Closing  Timings of the Raja Rajeshwara Temple are given below. Before you can visit check the opening and closing times of the Raja Rajeswar Temple.

There are Different Darsham timings of the Raja Rajeshwara Temple. You can also visit this Temple during Darshanam Timings.

Pooja Timings of the Raja Rajeshwara Temple

Here we can provide the pooja timings of the Raja Rajeshwara Temple. If you want to do any pooja in the Raja Rajeshwara Temple then, here we provide all the information and timings of the Pooja & Seva.

(On Mondays, Maha Shivaratri, Shani Trayodashi days – Madhyanhika Puja,  Naivedyam and Anna Puja will be done from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM)

Address and Contact Details of the Rajarajeswar Temple

Here we provide the Address and contact details of the Rajarajeswar temple

Festivals of Sri Rajarajeswar Temple

The temple celebrates numerous festivals, including Navratri, Diwali, and Pongal. Navratri is one of the most celebrated festivals here.

Sri Raja Rajeswar Temple Dress Code

Before you Visit the Rajarajeshwara Temple, you must follow the Dress code of this Temple.

Nearby places in Vemulwada Rajarajeswara Temple Within 50km

If you are planning to visit Rajrajeswara temple, Vemulwada. Then there are some places To visit Near Vemulwada.

• Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple_41 km
• Elgandal Fort_28 km
• Karimnagar
• Siddipet
• Manair Dam
• Ujwala Park
• Lower Manair Dam
• Nagunur Forts and Temples
• Deer Park Karimnagar

Where to stay in Vemulawada?

If you are planning to visit Sri Rajarajeswar temple then, here are several hotels and guest houses to stay in Vemulawada. You can easily book your stay through Yatradham.Org for a comfortable stay.

•  Laksha Residency – Vemulawada
•  Vemulawada – Sharavana Ac Lodge
•  Hotel Haritha – Vemulawada

How to Reach Vemulawada Temple

By Train

The nearest Railway Station is Karimnagar railway station which is 36 km away from Vemulawada Temple.

By Air

Hyderabad Airport, about 194 km away from Vemulawada Temple.

By Road

The direct bus is available from Sircilla and Karimnagar with good frequency.

Sri Raja Rajeswara Temple gives you spiritual vibes, it’s worth visiting this Temple. The history, and culture of Raja Rajeswar temple were amazing. I hope you can find all the information about Raja Rajeswar temple, if you have any questions contact us or comment in the comment section.

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