Kakatiya rulers were Shivaites and were great patrons of
Shiva Temples. We do not see other
temples having many sculptures as Thousand pillars temple and Ramappa temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva. Govindaraja
Swamy temple is a Vishnava temple on the hillock Govindarajula gutta. This is within a kilometer of Warangal
railway station and besides Devi talkies.
Fruit and vegetable markets are very near to it.
The entry to the temple is opposite to Devi theatre. This temple is visited by very few
people. There are 150 steps which lead
to the temple on the rock. This is under
development. The idol of Lord
Govindaraja Swamy is in reclined position and having a vessel of treasures by his
side. His consorts, Sridevi, Bhudevi and
Neeladevi are seen near the feet and at Naradamuni at head end. This is placed in the narrow crevice between
two huge rocks. To have clear view of
the Lord and want to worship one has to sit.
A mythological story is attached to this temple. Lord Govindaraja Swamy – Lord Srinivas at
Thirupati was tired of granting wishes to his devotees and came to rest unseen
in the cave. He appeared in the dream of
Rani Rudrama and revealed his presence on the hillock. Rani Rudrama Devi had sent her men and they
discovered the main idol of Shri Govindaraja Swamy and also of Lord Krishna. A
temple was built and temple rituals followed.
The temple is open in the morning from 6AM to 12.30PM
and in evening between 5PM to 7PM . On Sree Ramanavami Lord Rama’s celestial
marriage is celebrated in the Mandap beside the temple.
The view of tricities and all the rocks and hillocks in Warangal
is amazing from this hill top.
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