Historic Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple is located in the Kuravi Mandal, Mahabubabad district in Telangana State, India. Lord Veerabhadra Swamy, a fierce-looking Diety with three eyes and ten hands is worshipped in the temple.
History of the Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
Locals say that the Kuravi Veerabhadra Swamy temple was built in 900 AD by Bheema Raju of the Vengi Chalukya dynasty. Later the temple was renovated by Kakatiya ruler Betharaju I. The famous traveler ‘Marko-Poli’ referred that this temple stood as the capital of the Vengi Chalukya Dynasty. Kakatiya kings were known to be followers of Lord Shiva. In their empire, they constructed several temples and improved those that already existed.
Peddacheruvu, which has been regarded as an excellent tourist spot is spread over 100 acres of land. This lake is just one kilometer from the historic Lord Veerabhadra Swamy temple.
The Lord Veera Bhadra Swami and goddess Bhadrakali are worshipped in the temple in a unique Kuravi culture. So many devotees come to the temple to get the blessings of god.
Specialties in Kuravi
Maha Siva rathiri festival is the most significant event in Kuravi celebrated yearly. Some other festivals celebrated in Kuravi are “Bathukamma”, “Bonalu”, etc.
Kuravi village farmers mainly depend on crops like cotton and chili. There is a big cattle fair(angadi) in the village every Monday. Farmers from all places come to purchase and sell their cattle.
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About Sri Veera Bhadra Swamy
The Eldest son of Lord Shiva is Shri Shri Shri Veerabhadra Swamy, the ultimate destroyer of ego. His siblings are Kala Bhairavar, Ganapathy, Karthikeyan, and Swami Iyappan.
Mode of Transport – How to Reach
By Air
- The nearest airport to the temple is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, 200 km.
- The nearest aerodrome is Warangal 60 km, (This aerodrome is still under construction to the level of the airport, with the joint participation of AAI and Govt. of A.P).
- The nearest Airport in Andhra Pradesh is Vijayawada Airport (distanced approximately 150 km).
By Train
- The town of Mahabubabad is well connected to all the major cities in India by rail.
- Mahabubabad has one of the busiest railway stations on the Kazipet-Vijayawada route. Kazipet/Warangal is approximately 70 km from Mahabubabad and is a major railway junction, along with a diesel-electric locomotive facility.
- Kazipet is also known as the Gateway Of North India. Famous trains which halt at this station include Charminar Express, Padmavathi Express, Satavahana Express, Intercity Express, Simhapuri Express, Golconda Express, Navjivan Express, Dakshin Express, etc. Mahabubabad is located 61 km from Warangal and 47 km from Khammam.
By Road
- The temple is about 11 Km away from the Mahabubabad Bus Station.
- Auto Rickshaws, City Buses, and Luxury Buses are available from Mahabubabad Bus Station.
- Mahabubabad, also known as Manukota, is the official name of a place or location in the Mahabubabad District of Telangana, India.
- Mahabubabad is 180 km northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad.
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