Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeshwara Swamy Devalayam , Chervugattu , Nalgonda , Telangana

Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeshwara Swamy Devalayam , Chervugattu , Nalgonda , Telangana  - History , Timings, how to reach

Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeshwara Swamy Devalayam is a prominent Hindu temple located at Chervugattu village in Nalgonda district, Telangana. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Jadala Ramalingeshwara Swamy, along with Goddess Parvathi. This ancient temple holds immense spiritual and cultural importance and is especially famous for its grand Maha Shivaratri Jatara, which attracts lakhs of devotees from Telangana and neighboring states. The temple is situated on a small hillock surrounded by natural beauty, creating a serene devotional atmosphere. Well connected by road, Chervugattu is easily accessible from Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, and Hyderabad, making the temple a major Shaivite pilgrimage center where devotees seek blessings for prosperity, health, and fulfillment of vows.

The history of the Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple is deeply intertwined with the Treta Yuga and the legends of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to local lore, after Parashurama fulfilled his vow of rid-ding the world of tyrannical kings twenty-one times, he sought penance to cleanse himself of the sin of "Kshatriya-Vadha" (killing of warriors). To appease Lord Shiva, he resolved to install and worship $108$ Shiva Lingas across the Indian subcontinent. It is firmly believed by devotees that the Linga at Cheruvugattu is the final and $108^{th}$ installation in this sacred series, making it a site of immense spiritual completion.The temple's name, "Jadala," carries a unique physical and mystical significance. Legend says that during Parashurama’s penance, Lord Shiva appeared with his matted hair (Jata) flowing, and the goddess Parvathi was present with her long plaits. The Shiva Linga itself is said to have "Jata" (matted hair) patterns naturally etched onto its surface. Another popular story tells of Parashurama testing the divinity of the Linga by striking it with his axe (Parashu); a mark on the crown of the deity is still shown to pilgrims today as evidence of this divine encounter, proving the Linga’s "Swayambhu" (self-manifested) nature.Architecturally, the temple’s history is rooted in the natural landscape of the Nalgonda region. Unlike grand, man-made stone structures of the Kakatiya or Vijayanagara eras, this temple is built within a natural cave-like formation created by three massive boulders known as Mudu Gundlu. Over centuries, local kings and later the state endowments department added the gopurams and mandapams, but the core sanctum remains a testament to ancient nature worship. The physical endurance required to reach the shrine on the hillock has historically symbolized the devotee's struggle to reach the divine.For generations, the temple has served as a center for "healing" and "problem-solving." Its historical reputation is built on the practice of Amavasya Nidra (staying overnight on the New Moon). Historically, people from all walks of life—regardless of caste or status—would travel from across the Deccan plateau to sleep on the rocky floor of the temple. They believed that Lord Ramalingeshwara would provide solutions to their legal, health, or personal troubles through dreams, a tradition that remains as vibrant in 2026 as it was hundreds of years ago.

🚌By Road: From Hyderabad: ~80–85 km. Take the Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway (NH-65). Turn off at Narketpally.

From Nalgonda: ~16–20 km. Frequent autos and local buses connect Nalgonda town to the temple.

🚉By Rail: Chityala (11 km): The nearest local railway station.

Nalgonda (16 km): The nearest major railway head for express trains.

🛩️By Air :Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): ~100 km away.

🛕Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy

🛕 Swamy Padalu

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🌹Annual Brahmotsavalu (Jathara): Held every year in late January or February. In 2026, the grand celebrations took place in late January.

🌹Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeshwara Swamy Kalyanam: The celestial wedding of the Lord and Goddess is the highlight of the Brahmotsavalu.

🌹Agni Gundaalu: Similar to Komuravelli, devotees walk on hot embers as a mark of devotion during the festival.

🌹Maha Shivaratri: A massive celebration involving Deepotsavam (lighting of lamps) and round-the-clock prayers.