25 – 26 Jan 2018
Some pictures at
Two IFMR Jackets were seen riding to an archaeological
temple town, about 20 Kms South East of Tirupati. It is the first
Shivalay in India and referred to as ‘Sri Parusuramaeswara Swamy Devasthanam”
(temple). Ganesh Swaminathan and myself had a great time.
The temple in Gudimallam is a 2600 year old
world renowned ancient temple located on the banks of River Swarna Mukhi. The
temple ornate the elegance in single-stone (Eka-Sila) statue which portrays
" Thri-Murthies" -'Lord Brahma'
in Yaksha Roopam, 'Lord Vishnu' in Parasurama Avataram And 'Lord Shiva' in
Purusha Linga akaaram This not common.
The magnificence of the temple lies in the structure of Sanctum
Sanctorum and the Gopuram, built in the shapes of 'Shiva Lingam' and 'Gaja
Pushti' respectively. The Main Deity of the Temple is located 6.0" below
the ground level, as such the village is termed as 'Gudipallam' and later on,
by passage of time, it became 'Gudimallam'.
The Nandi is at the height of Shiva, rest of the 'vigrahas' is below the
ground level.
It is believed that once in 60-years the waters
of River Swarnamukhi touches the Main Deity. Innumerable pilgrims witnessed
the happening, in the recent past, on 4th of December, 2005.
The Most Incredible occurrence in the Temple is that the Sun takes the
blessings of the Main Deity by focusing his rays on Lord's feet during the
transition from Northerly-path (Utharayanam) to Southerly path
(Dakshinayanam). The premise of the
Temple is fortified with Sri AndavalI (Parvathi Matha), Sri Valli DevasenaSubramnay Swamy, Lord Surya Bhagawan
Temples.
The Temple is believed famous for fulfilling the healthful
wishes of the innumerable devotees are visiting the temple and privileged with
the blessings of the Lord, Parasurameswara Swamy.
(Except for health, I
had nothing to wish for !!)
Directions:
Google map will help.
It is (via) Papanaidupeta, Yerpedu Mandalam, Chittoor Dist. - 517 526, A.P. Tirupati to Gudimallam - 20 Kms
Total Odo on my bike = 560 Kms
Fuel
=
39.8 / Km litre
Time taken each way
= 6 hours, with breaks
