Shiva
Vemulawada Raja Rajeswara Swamy Temple
Vemulawada, Telangana · Raja Rajeswara Swamy (Shiva)
About Vemulawada Raja Rajeswara Swamy Temple
The most visited temple in Telangana after Yadadri. Called the Dakshina Kashi (South Kasi), it draws over one crore pilgrims annually. The processional chariot (ratha) festival is one of the grandest in South India. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the King of Kings (Raja Rajeswara).
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Raja Rajeswara Swamy (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Rajarajeswari (Shakti)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Karimnagar (40 km)
Nearest Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (180 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Karimnagar
Visitor Tips
The annual Shivaratri festival is massive; accommodation books up weeks in advance for major festivals.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
State
Telangana
Location
Vemulawada
Ideal Base City
Karimnagar
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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