Chhaya Someshwar Temple – Guide
Chhaya Someshwar Temple is a Hindu temple completely dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chhaya Someshwar Temple is located at Panapal in Nalgonda district of Telangana. One of the special features of Chhaya Someshwar temple is that there is a shadow of a pillar on the Shivling installed in the temple throughout the day, but how that shadow is formed is not known till today.
History of this Temple
Chhaya Someshwar Temple is about 800 years old. The name of this temple comes in the ancient temples of Lord Shiva. The Chhaya Someshwar Temple was built in the middle of the 11th century by the kings of the Kundru Chola Empire. It is also believed that the it was made at the end of the 11th century to the beginning of the 12th century.
Pictures of the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata have been made on all the pillars of this temple. The temple is built in a form of architecture known as Trikutalayam. These three sanctums are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. There is a temple of Lord Surya Dev in the east and Lord Vishnu in the north.
Chhaya Someshwar Temple Timings
Chhaya Someshwar Temple opens from 6:00 AM to 01:00 PM in the morning and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 5:50 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Medak City
Medak city, which is one of the major attractions of the state of Telangana, has managed to attract tourists. Medak Fort has many attractive sculptures highlighting Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.
Devarakonda Fort
Devarakonda Fort is one of the oldest forts here, where you can get a great insight into the past of the city. The Devarakonda Fort, situated amidst seven hills, was once known for its grandeur. Evidence related to the past suggests that this fort was built between 1287 AD to 1482 AD.
Bhongir Fort
Spread over 40 acres of land, Bhongir Fort is situated on a huge rock. Situated at a height of about 500 feet, this fort serves to offer a spectacular view of the city. From here you can admire the historical and natural beauty of Nalgonda. This fort was built by Tribhuvanmalla Vikramaditya.
Rachakonda Fort
This fort is also in ruins like the rest of the forts here, but its strength and vastness can be felt even today. Evidence related to the past suggests that this fort might have been built around the 14th century. This fort was built by Singma Nayaka.
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How to reach Chhaya Someshwar Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Chhaya Someshwar Temple is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad which is at a distance of 117 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Chhaya Someshwar Temple is Nalgonda railway station which is at a distance of 13.9 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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