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The Legends
Loctaed in Tadipatri in Anantapur
district, Ramalingeswara temple is named after "Pemmasani Ramalinga
Naidu". Local legends states that at the very same spot where the
temple stands, sage 'Parasurama' lived and performed penance.
In
this temple there is a perennial underground stream, from which water
always oozes into the 'Garbha Gruha' (Sanctum Sanctorum) exactly at the
spot where the 'Lingam' (idol) is consecrated. At the temple, the entire
'Shiva Purana' is carved in stone on the walls with delicate skill and in
elaborate detail.
The Linga is said to be 'Swayambhu' (self-formed). The 'Tadipatri
Kaifiyat' records that a sculptor 'Yellanchari' was brought from Benaras
to construct the temple. It contains sculptures, illustrative of episodes
from 'Ramayana' and the 'Mahabharata'.
The car festival is celebrated annually on Shivaratri day
(February-March).
Rail: Anantapur
has a railway station and Guntakal is a railway junction. Tourists can get
at any of these places and take bus to Tadipatri.
Road: It is well connected by road. APSRTC runs buses daily to
this place from Anantapur. Tourists can access this place from Anantapur,
which is 53-km away or Guntakal, 47-km away from this place.
Hotel accommodation is available at Anantapur.
