Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple
Chaya Someswara temple was built in 11th and 12th centuries, a famous
temple in Kakatiya dynasty. This temple
is well known for everlasting shadow of the lord Shiva Linga at any time on the
main temple. This temple is located in
Pangal, Nalgonda, Telangana.
There are 2 famous temples in Pangal, Chaya Someswara Temple and
Pachala Someswara Temple. Pangal is a
religious place of Kakatiyas. For the
glory of Kakatiyas rulers god, shiva, these temples were constructed. This temples drvied its name from the shadow (Chay). This shows the creativeness and talent of
architects of Kakatiyas. The thrikutalaayam,
the main temple, contains a shadow like a pillar throughout the day.
A local physics lecturer cracked the mystery. Architect designed this temple in such a way
that the light, which enters the temple deflect the four pillars that are placed
in front of the Garbhagudi, forming a shadow.
Transport:
Pangal is located in Nalgonda, Telangana which near to Hyderabad
and other areas also. Numbers of busses
are available from all the cities to Nalgonda, and from Nalgonda, autos or cabs
are available to reach Pangal Chaya Someswara Temple.
Enjoyed your post on both the temples. The temples can be reached easily from Bhimavaram, which is one of the major pilgrimage center and there are many places to visit in Bhimavaram, major attraction being Somarama Temple.
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