Importance of Sri Jagajjanani Temple
Importance of this temple can be understood from the fact that this is the only second temple of its kind in the whole world. The first one of this kind is located in Himalayas near Lake ManasaSarovaram, which already collapsed and that’s why this is the only temple which is consisting of Sri Jagajjanani Idol in entire world.Architecture of the Sri Jagajjanani Temple
Gopuram
A temple dome or top is known as Gopuram in Telugu. Gopuram of this temple consist of all the forms of Gods and Goddesses including “Kalpa Vrukshamu”, “Holy seven sages”,” Holy seven mothers” (Saptha Matrukalu), “Mukkoti Devathalu”, “ Crores of living beings”, “Ashtadasa Sakthi Peetalu” and “Nava Durgas”. This gopuram makes it rare and sacred in itself.Sri Jagajjanani Idol
The idol situated here is one of the rarest idols in the world. The architecture of the idol indicates that the entire universe, including all Gods, Goddesses and life, has emerged from the Goddess herself. It consists of 8 hands and 5 faced Shiva in her Stomach, 4 faced Brahma in her left 3rd hand and Sri Maha Vishnu at her Feet. On the right hand side, she holds Moon in 1st hand, Earth in 2nd hand, Sun, Lakshmi Devi in 3rd hand, 3rd eye, The Trisulam in the 4th hand. Brahma came from the stomach navel in thread of Lotus of Vishnu. And also she is sitting on her vehicle “lion”, under a Big Snake which contains 17 heads as an Umbrella.
History of Sri Jagajjanani Temple
Legend associated with the temple states that, when Sri Jagajjanani Matha decided to start the life on earth, she came to earth and incarnated herself in Himalyas near ManasaSarovaram Lake. All gods and goddesses used to come and take a bath in the same lake and to pray the mother goddess. Sri Jagajjanani forms both the Husband and wife forms when she needs them and do not have a separate form for each of them. To start life on earth she gave her male forms as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and female forms as Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati to produce, develop and stop life on earth. It is believed that the Goddess incarnated herself in Nandyal after Himalyas.About Poojas and Festivals in Sri Jagajjanani Temple
Pournami Poojas, Rahu Kala Poojas and Amavasya are performed on regular basis in the temple. These poojas are performed here every day as per the schedule. There is a belief among devotees that if someone starts a pooja on a particular day, he should perform the same pooja on same day for 21 weeks.How to Reach Sri Jagajjanani Temple
By Bus: Nearest bus station is situated at Nandyal itself. APSRTC runs buses from all over Andhra Pradesh to reach here. If you are coming from other states you first needs to reach Kurnool and from there Nandyal is nearly 80 Km by bus. From Nandyal bus station, temple is about 5 Km long.By Train: Nearest railway station is located at Nandyal itself. There are no direct superfast or express trains to get here. There are 2 passenger trains from Secunderabad and Kachiguda stations daily, by which one can reach here.
By Air: Hyderabad International Airport is the nearest airport and is located at a distance of around 300 Km from Nandyal. One can take a bus or train from Hyderabad to Nandyal and from Nandyal bus station temple is about 5 Km long.
Nearest Tourist Places
Belum Cave, Yaganti, MahanandiQuick Facts
Contact Details
Sri Jagajjanani Devasthanam,
Sri Durga Friends Unit,
Nandyal-518501, Andhra Pradesh,
India.
Mobile: 9866727123, 9963364879
Website: https://srijagajjananitemple.org
Email: [email protected]
Temple Timings: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 Pm to 9:00 PM (Everyday)
Not Allowed: The Children below and equal to 15 years of age are not allowed into Inner Room (Garbalayamu) of the Sri Jagajjanani Temple.
