Raja Rajeshwara Temple, Vemulawada
The region historically served as the capital of the Vemulawada Chalukyas, who held sway over parts of modern Telangana and neighboring regions.
Architecture of the Temple
Numerous sub-temples (upalayas) enrich the complex, including shrines for Ananta Padmanabha Swamy, Seetha Rama Chandra Swamy, Anjaneya, Kasi Visweswara, Dakshinamurthy, Subramanya with Devasena, Bala Tripura Sundari, Someshwara, Uma Maheshwara, Mahishasuramardhini, Kotilingalu, and Kala Bhairava.
The temple showcases Dravidian architectural style, with contributions from Chalukyan, Kakatiya, and Vijayanagara eras, marked by successive renovations.
The complex stands around a large sacred tank (Dharmagundam/Gudicheruvu), where devotees bathe before entering.
The central shrine houses the Neela Lohitha Shiva Lingam, flanked by Raja Rajeshwari Devi (right) and Siddi Vinayaka (left).
How to Reach to Temple
By Road: Vemulawada is well-connected by road. Frequent buses are available from Hyderabad (≈150 km) and Karimnagar (≈34 km).
By Train: Nearest major station is Karimnagar (≈47 km). Local transport like buses or taxis are available to reach the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (≈278 km). From there, a road journey is required.International Airport, Hyderabad (~80 km).
Temple Timings
