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Significance of Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple
The Ramappa Temple, also known as Ramalingeswara Temple is located in the Palampet village at a distance of about 77 km from Warangal. The temple is another example of the Kakatiya Dynasty. This is one of the temples which was named after its chief architect. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the architecture of this temple is similar to the famous Ghanpur Group of Temples of Warangal itself. The temple is a masterpiece of Kakatiyan architecture and everyone must visit to get a glimpse in the life of the Kakatiya people.
History
According to a couple of engravings, Ramappa sanctuary was worked around 1213 AD. This sanctuary was developed amid the management of Kakatiya King Ganapati Deva. It was worked under the supervision of Chief Commander Recherla Rudra. However, the sanctuary came to be known by the name of its artist Ramappa.
This sanctuary is thought to be one of best among the medieval sanctuaries of South India. Notwithstanding being decades old and seeing different attacks and wars throughout time, Ramappa Temple still stands magnificently, making an entrancing impact on each guest.
Legends
According to one legend, Shivaratri is the big day of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Some trust that Shivaratri is simply the day when Lord Shiva is shown as 'Linga'. Another mainstream thinking is that Lord Shiva drank the toxic substance which came while beating of the sea. Along these lines, his throat turned blue and thus called as 'Nilakanta'. This day Lord Shiva spared the world and celebrated as Shivaratri.
Address
- Palampet,Telangana 506345
- District: Jayashankar Bhupalpally district
- Phone: 099491 69257
By Road
67 km via NH163, 71kms via parkal- mahadevpur road, 80kms via Mahmudabad- Warangal road/Warangal road and NH163
By Train
The nearest railway station is Hanmakona which is 65 km.
By Air
The nearest airport is Hyderabad which is 236 km away.
Accommodation
Haritha Lake View Resort Ramappa is the best option for quality accommodation with its well-maintained interiors and rooms.
Festivals are Celebrated at Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple
Mahashivaratri is the famous and grand festival for lord Shiva. Mahashivaratri is celebrated for 3 days in this temple. It is a very important festival celebrated in a pomp manner like other Shiva shrines. Maha Shivaratri’ or ‘Shivaratri, ‘ is a hindu festival celebrated on ‘Chadturdasi’ of Magha Masam (according to Telugu Calender). Maha Shivaratri is popularly known as the birthday of Lord Shiva and is worshiped in the form of ‘Lingam’.
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