Ramalingeswara Temple Satyavolu Sthalapuranam

As per the Legends, this Idol was installed by the King Janamejaya, Son of Parikshit and Great Grand Son of Pandava King Arjuna. Janameya to get rid of Sarpa Dosha had installed Siva Lingas in the South and Satyavolu Temple is one among them. This is one the ancient Siva Shrines in Andhra Pradesh. Mahanandi Siva Temple and Satyavolu Siva temple structures resemble the same. Currently, this shrine is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Another interesting story attached to this temple, Chalukya Kings gave money to Dhansiri Rayudu was the chieftain of the region. half left. Dhanasiri ran out of the money and is left in the middle. Angered Sage Satya Rishi finished the remaining with his spiritual powers and turned

Ramalingeswara Temple Satyavolu History

This temple was built by Badami Chalukyas of Chola dynasty during 6th – 7th Century A.D. Rich carvings on the temple walls show this fine skills of Chola Kings. There is a footprint at the entrance of the temple, devotees used to worship this footprint treating it as the Lord’s impression. This temple was partly damaged during the Muslim rulers’ invasion. Entrance Mantap is of star shape which Cholas used to follow in their constructions. It is said that Sage Satya Rishi performed penance here for the Lord so the place called by Satyavolu. Later the temple was raised by Chola Kings.

Ramalingeswara Temple Satyavolu Timings

• Morning Hours: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Afternoon Hours: 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm

How to reach Ramalingeswara Temple Satyavolu?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Tirupati which is 242 km away
2. Next nearest airport is at Vijayawada which is 282 km away

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Giddalur which is 7 km from the temple

By Road

1. Giddalur is well connected with major cities in Andhra Pradesh with good bus frequency.

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