Śrī Rāja Rājeśvara Swāmy Temple
Dakṣiṇa Kāśī — where devotees offer a live bull
⭐ Why it is famous
The unique Kodemokku vow: pilgrims circumambulate with a bull and gift it to the temple. Hindus and Muslims both worship here.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by the Chalukyas of Vemulavada between the 7th and 11th centuries; the Dharma Gundam tank is said to cure skin ailments.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹100 special entry
- Abhiṣekam and Kodemokku at the counter
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Rāja Rājeśvara Swāmy Temple, Vemulawada, Rajanna SircillaKarimnagar (KRMR) — 38 km
Vemulawada bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Hyderabad (HYD) — 160 km
Buses from Karimnagar and Hyderabad.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthanam rooms
- Lodges in Vemulawada and Karimnagar
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Lower Manair Dam
- Elgandal Fort