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Foundation YearSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureDravidian architectureOther SpecialityAmararama is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Shiva. It is said that Sivalinga was growing up in size and to stop its growth, a nail has been hit onto the top of the Sivalinga. When the nail dug into the Linga, blood started to ooze from the Sivalinga it seems. The stain can be see even today
- Sthala Puran
As per Legend, the demon king named Tarakasura defeated the gods after being awarded a boon by Lord Shiva. Shiva vowed to kill the demons and hence the gods came to reside here and since then the place came to be called Amaravati. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Amareswara with his consort Bala Chamundika, who is considered as the fourth of the 18 goddesses.
- Architecture
The Sivalinga here is very tall that the archakas mount a pedestal platform, and perform the daily rituals as well as Abhisheka. The top of the Linga has a red stain on it.
There are several inscriptions on the temple walls, like those of the Kota chiefs of Arnaravati and Sri Krishandevaraya, the great Vijayanagara emperor. On a pillar in the Mukhamantapa there is an inscription of the wife of Proli Nayudu, who was minister of Kota King Ketaraja.
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