Koti Lingala temple is situated in Karimnagar. It is one of the very oldest and historical temples in Karimnagar. Karimnagar has many more temples with great history. Lord Shiva Lingalu has placed in this temple of Kotilingala.
Shrine’s History
Kotilingala has an archaeological site that was excavated by V. V. Krishna Sastry. The site has a mud fort with several gates and running 1054 metres long and 330 metres wide. A watch tower located in the south-eastern corner measures 11.5 * 10.55 m.Ancient pottery, beads, bricks querns, and other artifacts have been found at the site.Two hoards of punch-marked coins attributed to 2nd and 3rd centuries BCE have been found at the site.These coins were issued by Gobhada and Samagopa, who are believed to be local pre-Satavahana rulers. Based on these discoveries, Kotilingala is believed to be a town of the ancient Assaka mahajanapada.The mud fortification, protected by a stream on its east and the Godavari river on its west, indicate its high political and commercial significance
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Karimnagar is the Nearest Town to Kotilingala. Karimnagar is 43 km from Kotilingala. Road connectivity is there from Karimnagar to Kotilingala.
By Rail
There is no railway station near to Kotilingala in less than 10 km. How ever there are railway Stations from Near By town Karimnagar. are the railway Stations near to Karimnagar. You can reach from Karimnagar to Kotilingala by road after. How ever Kazipet Jn Rail Way Station is major railway station 116 KM near to Kotilingala
By Air
The nearest airport is Shamshabad Hyderabad.
Shrine Timings
10 AM to 5 PM
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivaratri