Mellacheruvu Shivalayam Temple :
Sri Shambhu Lingeswara Temple is situated at Mellacheruvu in the Suryapet district of Telangana, less than 1 km from Mellacheruvu Railway Station, 64 km from Suryapet, 99 km from Nalgonda, and 200 km from Hyderabad.
Mellacheruvu Shivalayam Temple History :
The Mellacheruvu Shivalayam Temple is one of Suryapet’s most well-known temples. Lord Shiva in the sacred form of Sambhu Lingeswara Swamy is the temple’s presiding deity. Lord Shiva is said to be self-incarnated in this place. The temple is thought to be at least a thousand years old, making it one of the state’s oldest Lord Shiva temples. The architecture of the temple represents the glory of the Kakatiya dynasty. A notable feature of the temple is a circular hole about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter on top of the Shiva Lingam, through which water continues to flow.There is also a belief that the Shivalinga in the temple is growing in height.
The Kalyanotsavam is celebrated in a grand manner every year during Mahashivaratri, attracting thousands of devotees.
Mellacheruvu Shivalayam Temple Address : Cement Factory – Mellacheruvu Road Mellacheruvu, Suryapet, Telangana 508246.
Mellacheruvu Temple Timings : 6:00am to 7:00pm
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