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Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Telangana, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the town of Vemulawada , Telangana, India . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Historically the region was the capital of the Vemulawada Chalukyas who ruled from 750 to 973 CE.
As a devout Shaivite ruler, Raja Raja Chola I is believed to have played a significant role in building the temple complex. He established a strong relationship with the powerful Namboothiri settlements in Perinchallur (Taliparamba) as a way to acknowledge and reinforce his imperial authority.
The place is notable for Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple,which is also known as “ Dakshina kashi” constructed between 760 and 973 CE, and a site of pilgrimage for Hindu worshipers. It also has ancient temples of Bheemeshwara, Nagareshwara and Pochamma nearby the main temple of Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy.
Rajarajeshwari Nagar, officially Rajarajeshwari Nagara is a western suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka, India.It is located in the southwestern part of Bangalore along the Mysore Road, with Nagarbhavi and the Bangalore University to the north and north-west, Hosakerehalli to the east and Kengeri to the south-west.
Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple, Vemulawada is a site of pilgrimage for both Hindu (particularly devotees of Vishnu and Shiva) and Muslim worshippers. Built by Chalukya Kings between AD 750 and 975, the complex is named for its presiding deity Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Sri Raja Rajeshwara temple, Vemulawada is a site of pilgrimage for both Hindu (particularly devotees of Vishnu and Shiva) and Muslim worshippers. Built by Chalukya Kings between AD 750 and 975, the complex is named for its presiding deity Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
The Dubba Rajeshwara Swamy temple at Konapur is located 6kms to the east and very near to it is Pulastheswara temple at Polasa, [8] where an inscription on a stone pillar was perched by King Medha Raja the first in1108 AD. [9] The worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu was prevalent in the region including at Allipur.
In the erstwhile kingdom of Vemulavaada (present Rajanna Sircilla District), Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple is popular. Chola king, Parantaka Sundara Chola was in trouble while defending the attack from Rashtrakuta king. Learning that Rajarajeshwara will help those in troubles Parantaka Chola turned as his devotee. Also, he named his son as Raja Raja.