The Visit to
this Bhogeshwara Swamy Temple at Thondamanadu, near Srikalahasti was a Part of the “Shiva
& Vishnu Temples and Hero Stones Visit" near Srikalahasti, on 07th
July 2024.
Moolavar: Sri Bhogeshwara Swamy
Some of the
salient features of this temple are….
The remains of
11th to 12th century Chozha period Shiva temple was only
this Shiva Linga banam. The Shiva Linga banam was installed back with a new
Avudayar, Rishabam, and a balipeedam.
ARCHITECTURE
Even though the Shiva Lingam belongs to the 11- 12th century, no trace of the old
structure was found. A Meta color Sheet shed was provided.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
An inscription slab
stone was found near the abandoned Shiva Lingam. A Metacolour Sheet Shed was
provided and worship was started through Coimbatore “Aran Arapani Arakattalai”.
The 11th
to 12th Century Tamil fragment inscription reads as...
01. .........
02. மக்குடி வார்த்திலும் பனு…. வ…
03. ஆயதி நெல்லிலும் பொன்ரி
04. லும் பது வாரழம் பூவு இம்
05. க்குங்காலத்து புரவு நெல்லிலும்
06. பொன்னிலும் ஆயதி நெலும் பொ
07. ன்னிலும் பதுவார கொண்டு பூ
08. வக்கு காலமும் கொளைரிக்கு
09. புறம் செய்க்குடுத்தோம் இயாம்ம
10. திழதா…………
Except for Gold and
Paddy.. nothing is understandable…
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Oru kala Poojas
is being conducted by the Villagers. No special poojas are conducted.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Since the Temple
is under a Meta Colour Sheet shed, there is no specific time for the Darshan.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. Bharatwaj may
be contacted on his mobile at +918686906493 and Mr. Nagaraj on his mobile number at +919381148823 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
This Sri Bhogeshwara
Swamy Temple at
Thondamanadu is about 4 km from Srikalahasti – Tirupati Road, 9.5 km from
Srikalahasti Shiva Temple, and 38 km from Tirupati.
Nearest Railway
Station is Srikalahasti.
Share autos and
Autos are available from Srikalahasti.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA
NAMA ---
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