Shree Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple

About Shree Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple

Kaleshwaram mukteshwara swamy Temple location is in Kaleshwaram village, which is in the Karimnagar district of Telangana. The temple is situated at the confluence of the Godavari and Pranahita rivers.This temple is a revered shrine of Lord Shiva. Mukteshwara Temple in Telangana is one of the most unique in India. This temple is famous for its twin Lingas. This twin Lingam stands for Lord Shiva and Lord Yama. The spiritual significance of the Kaleshwara Mukteswara is defined in freedom from the cycle of life and death. This temple is a popular spiritual site in South India. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple every year, mainly during kartik masam and maha shivratri. By providing temple guides, information on scheduling darshan and seva, local accommodation alternatives, and travel help, YatraDham.Org makes the pilgrimage easier. This guarantees a seamless and satisfying spiritual encounter.

Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple History

Kaleshwaram might be a town on the Telangana-Maharashtra border. The town's famous and historic Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple is its main draw. The strong Lord Shiva is worshipped at this often valued temple. The foremost iconic aspect of this ancient temple is the presence of two Lingams holding onto one pedestal, or the Panavattam. This devasthanam gets its name, Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy mandiram, due to the dual presence of Lord Shiva, or the Mukteshwara, and therefore the other is Lord Yama, or Kaleshwar. Karimnagar tourism gains tonnes of importance from the historical significance of this temple. It’s also believed that the Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy devasthanam is one of the three temples of Lord Shiva of Trilinga Desham. All three temples are considered Jyotirlingas that ornament the three corners of Telugu Land. The two opposite temples constituting the Trilinga Desam are Draksharamam and Srisailam. The Karimnagar temple boasts of several unique features, one among which is the hole within the Mukteshwara linga, which may never be crammed with water. The rationale behind it is still a wonder. Many researchers have not provided any explanation for this. However, there are a couple of indications of a possible underground passage that match all the facts to the River Godavari, which could provide a logical explanation. Another special attraction of this temple is the interesting sculpture of the fish idol.

Architecture of Kaleshwaram Two lings

The inner sanctum of Kaleswara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple is a remarkable temple with four gates pointing in four different directions. The presence of two Lingams clinging to one pedestal, or the Panavattam, is what makes this ancient temple special. This is the only location of its kind in India. It is a speciality here. At Kaleshwaram temple, Mukteswara is considered the deity after Kaleswara. This temple is known as Kaleswara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple because of the presence of these two lingams. Many unique and interesting features of this historic temple foster a spiritual bond among its followers. No matter how much water is poured into the two nostrils on top of the Muktheeshwar linga, not a drop of it emerges. This occurrence has not been well explained by science either. The Abhishek jal, or water, that is poured on the Shiv linga is said to flow through the soil and into the Godavari River, which is about a kilometre away from the temple.

Significance of Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple

According to the Skanda Purana, the River Godavari performed devotion for Lord Shiva. On the riverbank, Shiva manifested as Mukteeswara Swamy. As a result, many individuals found redemption via seeing the divinity and taking a dip in the river. The universe's balance was upset by this. As fewer souls visited Yama Loka, Yama, the God of Death, lost his position. Then Yama offered up a prayer to Lord Shiva. He requested Shiva to maintain the life-death cycle. Shiva accepted and instructed him to position Kaleshwara Linga, another Shiva Linga, next to Mukteeswara Linga. Prayers said here are thought to provide salvation and release followers from death. According to Jaya, Kaleswaram is superior to Kashi. Kashi is superior, according to Vijaya. They requested judgement from Suryanarayana Murthy. Thus, Vijaya and Jaya took on the role of gatekeepers. A Suryanarayana Swamy Temple in the northeast serves as evidence of this. There is a Saraswati Temple as well. There is also a Triveni Sangam belonging to Kashi. The five rivers merge in Kaleswaram. Seeing Srisaila Shikhara is thought to put a stop to rebirth. However, it is stated that only by travelling to Kaleswara Kshetra can one achieve independence.

Daily Puja at Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple

Name of the PoojaCost
Laksha Patri Puja (Bilwarchana)Rs. 6000
Chandi HomamRs. 2000
Mahanyasa Poorvaka RudrabhishekamRs. 2000
Mruthyunjaya HomamRs. 2000
Rudra HomamRs. 1500
AbhishekamRs. 1000
Shiva KalyanamRs. 1000
Navagraha HomamRs. 1000
Kaala Sarpa Dosha NivaranaRs. 600
Vedha AsheervachanamRs. 350
Navagraha PoojaRs. 300
Kunkuma ArchanaRs. 150

This place has a lot of sub-temples:

  • Parvati Devi Temple (Shubhananda Devi Temple)
  • Maha Saraswati Devi Temple
  • Sri Ramalayam Temple
  • Sri Adi Muktheswara Swamy Temple
  • Sri Dattatreya Swamy Temple
  • Sri Sangameswara Swamy Temple
  • Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple

Places to Visit Near Kaleshwaram Temple

Places Near KaleshwaramDistance from Kaleshwaram Temple
Pushkar Ghat, Kaleshwaram0.7KM
Adimuktheswara Swami Temple1 km
Mukthi Vanam Forest Park1.5 km
Laxmi Pump House3.5 km
Saraswathi (Annaram) Barrage15 km
Laxmi (Medigadda) Barrage21 km
Wardham fossil park28 km
Ramappa temple80 km
Laknavaram Lake107 km
Piller Temple118 km
Badrakali Temple120 km
Warangal Fort121 km
Bogata Waterfall128 km

How to Reach Kaleshwaram Temple

By Air: You can reach Kaleshwaram by flying to Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport), which is about 289 km., and then travelling by car, train, or bus. Alternatively, you can fly to Nagpur (Sonegaon Airport) and take a car to Kaleshwaram, which is around 353 km from there.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Ramagundam, about 80 km from the temple. You can also reach Warangal, Kazipet, or Peddapalli and take a bus to Kaleshwaram.

By Bus: Kaleshwaram is well connected by TSRTC buses, with over 60 buses running daily from cities like Hyderabad, Warangal, Vijayawada and Karimnagar.

Places to Stay Near Kaleshwaram Temple

There are many possibilities for accommodation near Kaleshwaram Temple, including as hotels, guest houses, and dharamshalas, for a comfortable stay.  YatraDham.org makes it simple to arrange your stay online, guaranteeing a hassle-free trip.

  • Jain Seva Sangh Dharamshala
  • ISKCON Guest House
  • Hotel Sai Sri Inn

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Temple Timings and Details

  • Clock Darshan Timings

    Temple Opening Time05:30
    Suprabhatha Seva5.30 AM to 7.00 AM
    Abhishekam5.30 AM to 7.00 AM
    Morning Darshan Timings7:00 AM to 1 PM
    Anna Puja and Maha Nivedana12.30 PM to 1.00 PM
    Temple Break Timings (Dwara Bhandanam)1:00 PM to 4.00 PM
    Evening Darshan Timings4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
    Pradoshakala Puja6.30 PM to 7.30 PM
    Temple Closing Times7:30 to 8:00 PM
  • T Shirt Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
  • Camera Photography Not allowed
  • Prasad Image Prasad Available
  • Festival Image Festival

    • Kartik Purnima 

    • Ugadi

    • Maha Shivaratri


  • Other Note Other Note

    Instructions for Visit Shree Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple

    • Photography and videography are not allowed in the temple or on the premises.
    • Triveni Sangam flows fast as Godavari, Pranahita, and Gupta Saraswati join here.
    • The Godavari has strong eddies. Do not go beyond knee-deep.
    • The river is holy, so devotees should keep it clean.
    • Do not use soap or shampoo in the river.
    • Do not throw plastic, blankets, or broken pots in the river.
    • Do not throw clothes in the river after bathing, or the holy bath loses its value.
    • Those doing Shani Pooja should not throw clothes in the river.
    • Follow all warnings and instructions given by the temple through microphones.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. How many years old is Kaleshwaram Mukteshwara Swamy Temple?

2. How many rivers meet in Kaleshwaram?

3. What is the speciality of Shri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple?

4. What are the Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple Timings?

5. To whom are the two Lingams dedicated in the temple?

6. Is there any dress code for Kaleshwara Mukteswara Swamy Temple?

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