Chebrolu Brahma Temple History

As per the Legends, Sage Bhrugu cursed Brahma that he will not be worshipped during Kaliyuga. Hence, there are no temples for Lord Brahma on the Earth. Temple at Chebrolu is surrounded by water on the sides with a pathway in the middle. Brahma was engraved on the four sides of the Linga. This Linga is called by Chatrurmukha Brahma Lingeswara. Sahasra Lingeswara, Veerabadhra, Nageswara, and Bhimeswara shrines are located nearby to this temple. Nandi statue which stands outside the temple was carved out of a single red stone.  This temple was built by the King Raja Vasireddy Venkatadri Naidu and is of 200 years old.  From the inscriptions, it is known that there supposed to a shrine of 12 feet Nataraja right opposite to the dilapidated Nandi statue close to Nageswara Temple.

From the inscriptions, it is known that there supposed to a shrine for 12 feet Nataraja Idol right opposite to the damaged Nandi statue close to Nageswara Temple.

How to reach Chebrolu Brahma Temple?

By Air

1.  The nearest international airport is at Vijayawada which is 63 km away

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Guntur which is 16 km away.

By Road

1. Chebrolu is easily reachable from Guntur by bus and Autorickshaw.

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Sobhanachala Swamy Temple History

Legend dates back to Kritayuga, King Subhavratha performed strict penance for Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu pleased with his devotion appeared before him and granted a boon. Subhavratha requested the Lord Vishnu to incarnate in him along with Goddess Lakshmi. Lord Vishnu instructed him to perform penance for Lord Siva as his request can’t be fulfilled with our grace from Lord Siva. As advised by the Lord Vishnu, performed strict penance for Lord Siva as well. Later King turned himself into a hill so that he can be an abode of Lord Vishnu and Lord Siva. Hence, the hill got the name Sobhanadri or Sobhanagiri.  Pleased with his devotion, Lord Vishnu and Siva took the residence on top of the hill.

To the west of Sobhanagiri Hill, there is a temple tank called Varaha Pushkarini. It is said that Lord Adi Varaha Swamy an incarnation of Lord Vishnu dug this tank, hence it is named after the Lord Varaha Swamy.

Sobhanachala Swamy Temple Timings

• Morning Hours: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
• Evening Hours: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

How to reach Sobhanachala Swamy Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Vijayawada which is at 20 km from the Temple.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Vijayawada which is 29 km away.
2. Vijayawada city is well connected with all parts of India

By Road

1. Temple is 30 km from Vijayawada Bus station. A Direct bus is available from Vijayawada to  Agarapalli.

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Chejerla Temple History

Lord here in this temple can be seen in Lingakara. The deity Kapotheswara, who gave a portion of his own body in order to save a pigeon which took refuge with him. Even today, one can see the large cavities on the Idol, as if portions have been scooped or cut out. It is said that the cavities on the Idol were formed when the Lord cut off his own flesh while trying to save the life of a Pigeon (Kapota). The Idol can be seen here with the head cut off and on top of the Linga, there are two large cavities. The cavities in the Idol absorbs the Abhisheka Tirtha and no one known to where this Tirtha is flowing. One can feel the smell of raw flesh and can see the blood flow out of this Idol.

Chejerla Temple Sthala Puranam

Sibi,  Son of Mandhata and grandson of Yayati Maharaj who was ruling the kingdom of  Kashmir had two brothers Mehadambara and Jeemutavahana. Mehadambara took permission from his brother and reached the place Cherum Chorla as part of his pilgrimage where Rishis performing penance in the caves of a hill called Devarakonda. Mehadambara performed penance here along with the sages. After his demise, he was buried on the summit of the hill, as his body would not perish it assumed the form of Linga. Villagers saw this Lingakara and built a shrine called Linga Mehadambeswara. The news carried to the King of Kashmir by his escort.

Jeemutavahana started to Cherum Chorla to bring his brother’s body back. On reaching this place, he too followed his brother’s footsteps and his body reached Kailash. The news carried by his escorts to the king Sibi. King Sibi reached this place and started performing Hundred Yajnas as this was so holy. By performing Hundred Yajnas one would reach the realm of Brahma. The three Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Vishnu decided to test Sibi’s devotion and descended to the Earth at a place called Rupanaguntla Lord Siva transformed as a hunter, Brahma as an arrow and Vishnu as the pigeon. Lord Siva as a hunter trying to shoot the pigeon. The pigeon flew rapidly and found refuge in the hands of the king Sibi, seeking his protection. And at the same time, Sibi was performing his 100th Yajna.

Hunter told Sibi that his profession is hunting who lives on the flesh of birds and animals. He requested Sibi to release the bird so that he can kill and eat it. Sibi replied that it is his Dharma to protect the one who approaches him. Sibi determined that it is his Dharma to protect the bird and to fulfil the hunter’s wish. Sibi placed the bird on one side of the balancing pan and tore portions of his body and placed it on the other side of the pan. The bird started weighing more to balance this Sibi started cutting large portions of his body and placed on the scale. The Gods were pleased with his devotion appeared before him in actual form and restored his life and Yajna. Lord Sibi desired the place of Kailasa for himself and his staff and also desired that all their bodies should be transformed into Lingas. Lord Siva granted Sibi’s wish and transformed them into Lingas. A temple was built for Sibi’s Linga form and called by ‘Kapotheswara’.

Chejerla Temple Timings

• Morning Hours: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Evening Hours: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

How to reach Chejerla Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Vijayawada which is 145 km away.
2. Hyderabad International airport is 239 km from this temple

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at NarasaraoPet, which is 30 km from this temple

By Road

1.  Guntur is well connected with all parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and with major cities in Karnataka.
2. From Guntur Bus station Temple is 79 km away.

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Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Legends

It is mentioned in the BRAHMA PURANAM, that Kasyapa Rishi along with other sages (Saptha Rishis) installed seven Yagna Gundam’s on top of Narasimha Konda and performed the Yagna. Sri Narasimha Swamy emerged out of Yanga Gundam in the form of light and blessed the Rishis. It is said that Sage Kasyapa installed Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on an auspicious day, that is before Vaisaka Suddha Pournami and on the day when the Swathi Naksthram or star was ascendant. The seven Yanga Gundam which were used to perform Yagna, were now turned into Seven tanks (Koneru) and the protector for the Yagna Sri Prasanna Lakshmi Sametha Sri Govindaraja Swamy is still there at the tanks.

Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple History

Inscriptions on the temple walls say that this Temple was built by The Pallava King Narasimha Varma during 9th century.

Vedagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Timings

Every month on the day of Swathi Nakshatram, Abhishekam will be performed

Brahmotsavam will be celebrated in the month of May.

How to reach Temple?

1. Temple is 15 km from Nellore Bus station.
2. 147 Km from Tirupati. The direct bus is available from Tirupati to Nellore.

Temple Images

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