Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda

Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda is dedicated to Lord Siva. Tirunallu (festival) will be celebrated in a grand. Lakhs of devotees participate in this holy event. Trinity of these Hills is named after Siva, Vishnu and Brahma. Hence, the name TriKoteswara Swamy. The shrine is 1587 ft above on the hill.

Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda History

As per the legends, Prajapati Daksha’s daughters married the devas, but the youngest daughter, Sati had chosen to marry Lord Siva against her father’s wish. Daksha was not keeping good relation with his son-in-law Lord Siva. Daksha decided to perform Yajna to insult Lord Siva, for which he invited all the gods and goddesses, except Lord Shiva, to partake their offerings.

Sati on knowing the Yajna details, decided to visit her maternal house, though she was not invited. Sati was offended by the scoldings and immolated herself in the fire of Yogagni generated by her. Angered by this, Siva ordered Veerabhadra to destroy Daksha Yagna. Veerabhadra along with Kali and other Siva Ganas destroyed to Yajna and killed Daksha. Lord Siva did penance here on this hill (the present Maheswara Sikhara) to attain mental peace. To bring Lord Siva back to Kailash, Lord Vishnu and Brahma did penance here on other two hills for Lord Siva. Impressed with the penance, Lord Siva granted their wish. Vishnu expressed his desire to perform Abhishekam, for which Lord Siva pierced the mountain with his weapon Trishul and created a pool and self-manifested in Vishnu Sikhara (mountain). Vishnu performed abhisheka after taking bathing in this holy Tirtha. It is believed that taking a bath in this holy Tirtha will be relieved from the sins.

Another folklore associated with this shrine, Anandavalli an ardent devotee of Lord Siva used to perform Abhishekam daily to the Linga on this hill. Once, Anandavalli requested the Lord to establish at her home so that she can perform Poojas daily as she was not able to walk long. Siva accepted her request with a condition that he will manifest at the place where she turns back. It made huge sounds when Lord Siva set the foot on the Brahma Sikhara. Anandavalli worried for Lord Siva and turned back. As promised Lord Siva self-manifested on Brahma Sikhara and Anandavalli too turned into the statue.

Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda Accommodation

Devotees can stay at Narasarao Peta which is 12 km away or Chilakaluri Peta, which is 10 km from Temple. Accommodation is not available at Kotappakonda.

How to reach Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Vijayawada which is 108 km from the temple.

By Train

  1. The nearest railway station is at Narasaraopet which is 16 km from the temple. From Guntur temple is 55 km away.

By Road

  1. The direct bus to the temple is available from Narasaraopet and Chilakaluripet.  Temple is 16 km from Narasaraopet and 9 km from Chilakaluripet.

Trikoteswara Swamy Temple Kotappakonda Images

Reference Link: Temple History

For more details, please call @85000 85151

18 comments

  1. Can we get accommodation at Kotappa konda for 8 persons on 28th Ocvober”2017

  2. On kotappakonda temple..

  3. Sir,
    We sre planning to visit Kotappakonda on 1-2-2018 Thursday to have Dardhan ofvTRIKUTESWARA SWAMYNVARU and seek blessings andvthevto proceed to TRIPURANTHAKAM. As LUNAR ECLIPSE occurs on 31-1-2017 wednesday, We are in a fix to havevan idea of Temple opening time for General public Darshsn. I have posted my querry couple of days back and saw a noting that the messagecis under moderation. However when I hsve checkeup your website now neither a clrigication mor the message is appearing.
    I thetefore once request you to kindly clarify my querry on consulting the concerned authorities at your earliest.
    Regards,
    KC Sastry

    • HI Sir,

      Timings not yet released sir once released we will let you know

      Thanks

      • Sir,
        This in in continuation to my enquiry dated 6th Dec2017 regarding temple opening time on 1-02-2018 Thursday after LUNAR ECLIPSE on 31-01-2018. In case the openng time is yet to be decided can the conatct number of the temple officials be intimated tome to enble me contact them after some time.
        Regards,
        K C Sastry.

        • HI Sir,

          31 st is the lunar eclipse and on 1st feb they need to perform the shuddi and then allowed for darshan so plan from 8 am onwards to get the darshan

          Thanks

  4. I am a physically handicapped lady and I walk with one stick support. I want to know how many steps one should climb. Will I be able to have darshan of lord shiva on the hillock. Is there any other way to reach the temple avoiding climbing of steps. Please guide me at the earliest. I am planning to visit kotappakonda after 15th January, 2018. Please reply.

    Rekha Harisha

  5. Can we take our own vehicle till the temple via ghat road. Please clarify immediately.

  6. Will there be very heavy rush on MONDAYS if we visit the temple. We are aged 79 & 71 yrs , this will be our first visit to the temple. We have to come from Vijayawada , where we stay in the night and have to return to Vijayawada by evening 19-00 hrs. Can anybody guide us clearly. How much time will it take for Darshan on Monday, being Shivaratri period. Kindly guide us clearly.

  7. When is the kartheeka pournami celebration in kotappakonda,

  8. Sir
    We need a room today’s night
    It’s avialable
    Please confirm

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      You can book accommodation online in kotappakonda, for booking please contact 9393939150.

      Thank you.