Sangamesvara Temple was constructed by king Vijayaditya during the 8 century AD. The Sangamesvara Temple is dedicated to lord Siva is one of the best examples of the high architectural standards maintained by the Chaluykan architecture.
About Sangamesvara Temple:
Sangameswara temple, the temple dedicated to Lord Siva, is very ancient temple. The actual temple of Sangameshwara is situated at the confluence of the Krishna and the Bhavanasi near Muchumarri in Kurnool district. The shrine finds a prominent place in Skandapurana.
During the exile of Pandvas, they wanted to do a penance to Lord Siva and Bhima was asked to fetch a Siva Linga. As Bhima failed to reach the place of penance with the Shiva Linga at the specified time, Dharmaraja, installed the Linga made of a Neem Log.
The temple complex is popularly known as Pancheswaram (combination of five temples that includes Sangameswaram, Sidheswaram, Kapileswaram, Someswaram and Malleswaram).
When the Srisailam dam was constructed the temple has been dismantled and reconstructed above the Hilltop near Kurnool under the guidance of Kanchi Kama Koti swami. This place is flourishing as a huge picnic spot and also a religious centre.
Being on the top of the hill it has a serene atmosphere. From the top of the hill you can get bird s eye view of the whole of the Kurnool city.
An ancient Dargah is also next to this place, which holds two tree s one above other, which can be seen before entering the city from a very long distance and is a popular attraction as a picnic spot for the people of Kurnool city.
Attractions Of Sangamesvara Temple In Karnataka :
Karnataka is a delight to the people who have a passion for temples since the state houses a number of outstanding places of worship like the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal. The temple architecture in the southern peninsula of India especially in the state of Karnataka is absolutely different from that of the east, west or the north.
The temples of the south especially the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal in Karnataka exhibits the outstanding craftsmanship as well as expertize of the artisans and the love and passion of the people for art and architecture, especially of the rulers without whose patronage the temples would not have been built.
The most significant among the temples depicting the typical South Indian temple architecture are the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal, Virupaksha temple and the Mallikarjuna temple. The most ancient among these temples of Karnataka is the Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal. This temple was constructed by Vijayaditya Satyasraya (697-733 AD).
The Sangameshwara Temple, Pattadakal lies on the banks of the Malaprabha river. It serves as the evidence of the traditional heritage of Chalukyan architecture. Pattadakal became the epitome of glory during the rule of the Chalukya emperors.
The town of Pattadakal where the Sangameshwara Temple of Karnataka is situated, used to be the ceremonial center. There the kings were crowned and commemorated. The temple exhibits peculiar architectural characteristics. There is a broad gateway which will welcome you to the temple complex. You will find here numerous inscriptions. The temple form and architecture reveals the patience of the artisans and the deep faith of the people of the era towards religion.
Location :
Sangameshwara Temple, one of the ‘must visit’ attractions of Sangam-Mekedatu, is located at the union of Arkavathy River and Cauvery River. Devoted to a form of Lord Shiva, Lord Sangameshwara, this temple is popular among devotees of Datta. It is said that Parama Guru Mata Jaya Lakshmi, known as the protector of cultural heritage, used to pray at Sangameshwara Temple. In 2007, the temple was renovated by the Avadhoota Datta Peetham and granite stone slabs were used for covering the walls. The wall of compound with pointed fences was also built keeping security of the temple in mind.