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Location:
“Sri
Siddeshwar Devalayam Endowments, XHWF+953, Meerpet, Hanamkonda, Telangana
506001”
Siddeshwara Temple is
located in Hanamkonda at a distance of about 4 Km from the city centre of
Warangal and 142 Km from Hyderabad. The temple is also known as Paschimdwara
Mukha Temple because of its entrance gate facing west. The temple is dedicated
to Lord Shiva like many other temples of South India. This is one of the most
ancient temples of the Telangana region and holds a significant place in the
hearts of people not because of its religious importance but also for its
architecture style. It is one of the most important temple for all the devotees
of Lord Shiva and for all the people who have interest in architecture and
ancient history.
History
Siddeshwara temple has a rich ancient history associated with it. The temple
was built in 3rd century A.D. Even though built in a time period when life was
totally different from today’s world, people fascinate about the architecture
of this temple a lot.
Here, Revana Siddeshwara, who was thought to be an incarnation
of Sri Renukacharya, performed tapasya. When the temple was in
ruins, his descendants reinstalled the deity. The Kakatiya rulers worshipped
here, and since then, the descendants of Revana Siddeshwara have served as the
temple’s priests and caretakers.
Legend
The legend say that
sage Appa Swamy who started doing penance in a cave near the temple.Lord Shiva
was deeply impressed and appeared.On the request of Saint Appa Swamy Lord Shiva
Manifested.There are caves where sages Appa Swamy did his penance.
The sthala Purana states that Mahadev took the form of Sri Siddeshwara Swamy, also
known as Swayambhu Shivalingam, following years of tapasya by Sandilya Maharshi.
One of the ancient
temples and situated very near to Padmakshi Temple and just adjascent to
Harsiddhi Kala Bhairva Temple, the front of the temple you have the idol of
Kalbhairava and inside the temple you find the shrine of
Siddheshwar. There is a small pathway on the left of the temple which
leads you to a park with idols of Shaivite gods installed and there is lot of
greenery. Peace and Serenity pervade the atmosphere.Do not miss this temple if
you are on a tour to Warangal.
There is also a temple
at the hill top on the right side of the temple, but this one is the original
ancient temple.
It is believed that
rishis and devatas perform pooja here every night between midnight and 3 am,
and the Pranava naadam (sacred sound) can be heard by enlightened
beings. Sri Chandrashekara Saraswati Swamiji of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham emphasized the greatness of this temple, noting that devotees’
wishes are fulfilled here. The temple also has a connection to nine aushadha siddhis who performed tapasya and were blessed by Siddeshwara Swamy.
Timings:
Monday to Sunday: 06:00
am to 09:45 am
The temple at hillock
remains open throughout the day.
Parking and
Photography:
Parking can be done outside the temple, there is ample space.
Photography is allowed, but not inside the sanctum sanctorum.
Drones can be used from the hillock adjacent.
How to Reach:
By Rail: The temple is around 5KMs from Warangal railway station. Being in the
city, autos and taxis are easily available
By Road: If you are in Warangal, use any local mode of transport
By Air: Nearest Airport is Hyderabad around 80 KMs