PASUPATHINATHA SWAMY TEMPLE

PASUPATHINATHA SWAMY TEMPLE

Chadam (V), Rayadurgam (M), Ananthapuramu (D)

Location: Pasupathinatha swamy temple (Lat. 14°46’12.0’’N; Long. 76°51‘15.5”E) is located in Chadam village which is 15 Kms from Rayadurgam Town towards North on Bellary road.

Brief History of Pasupathinatha swamy temple:

The temple is located on the top of a hill and is locally known as Lingala Banda.  It is very popular and is considered as a rare Pasupathinatha temple, and is regarded similar to that of Pasupathinatha of Nepal. A big Siva linga supported by four Nandi idols on four coordinal points on a big panavattam is being worshipped in the santum of the temple. It represents five elements of earth, the water, the air, the fire and the sky. The temple belongs to Chalukyan period and later on it was renovated during the late Vijayanagara period. A rock pond can be seen in front of the temple.