Information of Sri Chaya Someswara Temple, Pangal, Nalgonda, Telangana

Sri Chaya Someswara temple is located in the village named Pangal, in the district of Nalgonda, in the state of Telangana, in South India. This shrine is nearly 11kms from Nalgonda, approximately 106kms from Hyderabad and about 150kms from Warangal. According to the local legends and religious scholars, it was built in the 11th and 12th centuries during the Kakatiya dynasty. The shrine is largely known for there always being an everlasting solid shadow on the presiding deity of the lord Shiva's Linga in the main sanctum of the temple at any time of the day hours. The other popular Lord Shiva temple of this particular village is Sri Panchala Someswara temple. It is to be highly noted that Lord Shiva was the favorite Lord for the Kakatiya rulers such as Kakatiya's greatest king Pratap Rudra during their period so they built these two temples in the holy village of Pangal.

Sri Chaya Someswara Temple Religious Significance

Adherent devotees and pilgrims who visit the holy village of Pangal visit the two Lord Shiva temples, Sri Chaya Someswara temple and Sri Panchala Someswara temple with great devotion and faith. According to the religious scholars and local legends, the name of this temple Sri Chaya Someswara temple is derived from the mystifying solid shadow (Chaya). The shrine is perfectly engineered by Kunduru Cholas. It really testifies the skills, talents and creative thinking of its architects. It has three Garbhagudis and Thrikutalayam. It is to be highly remembered that a Local College Physics lecturer in a successful manner cracked the mystery surrounding the shadow. In such a way, the architect designed the main sanctum and the installation of the main deity that the bright Sunlight that directly enters the shrine deflect the four large sized pillars that are precisely placed just in front of the Garbagudi, plus forming a thick or solid shadow. It is one of the most sought after and most frequented temple of Lord Shiva in the village named Pangal.

Sri Chaya Someswara Temple Architectural Significance

Sri Chaya Someswara temple is based on the Kakatiya architectural styles and patterns. It is also a perfect blend of South Indian Hindu temple features rightly blended with local and regional architectural characteristics. The main sanctum and its show theory are much popular because of its architectural mystery. The idol of the primary deity is installed on the raised platform with a lot of perfection. The wooden door frames of the main sanctum are carved with floral design patterns and religious objects. The main prayer hall is dotted with attractively carved pillars. The tower of this shrine is moderate in height when compared with other Hindu temples of this region. The tower is filled with normal size images of Local Gods and Goddesses. The sub-temples are situated in the surrounding of the main sanctum within the temple complex. There are fixed pathway within the temple premises. The calm atmosphere of this shrine is best suitable for religious affairs and deep meditation.

Festivals at Sri Chaya Someswara Temple

Sri Chaya Someswara temple is popularly known for grandly celebrating all the Lord Shiva related auspicious days and festive days in a religious manner. A good number of local people, adherent devotees and pilgrims daily visit this temple and actively participate in the daily religious affairs at this particular shrine. All the special poojas, homams and yagnas are conducted as per the ancient Vedic rules and regulations to a great extent. Most of the Lord Shiva followers take great interest in visiting this temple along with their family members, relatives and close friends with great faith and devotion.