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Location: “Shri Veerabhadra Swamy Devasthanam Kuravi, 2,, 1-66/2, Thirmalapuram Rd, Kuravi, Telangana 506105”
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Historic Sri Veerabhadra
Swamy temple is in the Kuravi mandal of the Mahabubabad district in Telangana
State, India. Kuravi is also referred to as Korvi. It is located
approximately 70 km away from the area of Warangal. This temple is dedicated to
Lord Veerabhadra swamy,who is fierce looking Diety with three eyes and ten
hands, who was a brave Gana of Shiva and the first incarnation
who beheaded Daksha Prajapati on Shiva 's orders.
The temple was built
during 900 AD by Bheema Raju of Vengi chalukyas. Later work was done by
Betharaju I of the Kakatiyas. Traveller Marco Polo has made reference to the
temple while Kuravi stood as the capital of Vengi Chalukyas.
The Kakatiyas built the
temple in order to worship their deity of generations, i.e. Lord Shri
Veerabhadra Swami. The lord's consort, Shri Bhadrakali was also subject to
their worship. The Temple is therefore known across the land as the Shri
Bhadrakali Veerabhadra Swami temple.
Kuravi comprises of one
of the most holy and sacred Shiva temples in all of South India. Kuravi is
unique for its culture. The temples of Lord Veera Bhadra Swami and Bhadrakali
temple at this location have many Tribel and non-tribal devotees coming to these temples to get blessings of the god.
Maha siva rathiri, the biggest event in Kuravi along with festivals like
“Bathukamma”, “Bonalu”, etc.
There is a witness
that Kakatiya Veeranari Rudramadevi performed Pooja and offered Ratnas to God.
When Kuravi Village
was in trouble with the destroyers, Veerabhadra came to protect the residents.
People say that Veerabhadra comes in a Human form, plays and sings with the
villagers, and disappears.
People believe that Veerabhadra
removes all the obstacles and fulfils their wishes. Dwajasthambham of the
temple and Shakthi Yantra were very powerful in those days. People who hug the
Dwajasthambham must only speak the truth.
Architecture
The temple has a typical
Dravidian Architecture with a front gopuram along with 3 other gopurams on 3
sides, and a huge Prakharam compound with pillars. There is a huge Mandapa
leading to the garbagriha. Entrance to the temple is both from both east and
west.
How to reach:
By Road: It is about 11
Km away from the Mahabubabad Bus Station. Auto Rickshaws,City Buses,Luxury
Buses are available from Mahabubabad Bus Station.
By Rail: Mahabubabad is
well connected to all the major cities in India by rail. Mahabubabad has one of
the busiest railway stations in the Kazipet-Vijayawada route. The station is
around 10 KMs from Kuravi.
By Air: Vijayawada
airport is the nearest airport around 170 KMs. Hyderabad airport is around 200
km, and the nearest aerodrome at Warangal 60 km
Parking and Photography:
There is no dedicated
parking, but vehicles can be parked in front of the temple near the main
gopuram. Be careful during crowdy days.
Photography is fully
allowed except at the Sanctum Sanctorum. Drones can be used easily from outside
the temple premises
Timings:
Monday to Sunday: 4:30 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:30
pm
Popular
Festivals:
·
Mahashivaratri
·
Ashtami Tithi every Monday
·
Bathukamma: Devotees decorate the temples with different types of
flower.
Nearby
Places to visit:
1) Ganeshparalayam,
Kusumanchi
2) Swayambu
Shambu Lingeshwara Temple, Mellacheruvu Rd, Mella Chervu, Suryapet
3) Nelakondapally
Buddhist Stupa
4) Ananthadri
Sri Rama Stupam
5) Thousand
Pillar Temple
6) Bhadrakali
Temple
7) Warangal
Fort
8) Ramappa
Temple
9) Laknavaram
Lake
10) Kakatiya
Musical Garden
11) Kush
Mahal
12) ISKCON
Temple
Stay
Options:
Khammam is the nearest best stay option with lots of
hotels/residencies.
Also
There are private hotels near Temple providing cheap accomodations:
- SRI
Venkateswara Hotel
- Jagadeesh
Hotel
- Achamma Hotels
- Sharath Hotel