Sri Uma Vasuki Ravi Someshwara Swamy Vari Temple is located in Juttiga, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Swayambhu Lingam.
Shrine’s History
Sri Uma Vasuki Ravi Somehswara Swamy Vari Temple was renovated in 15th century under Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah as per the inscriptions here. According to Sthala Purana Shiva Lingam is 18.2 million years old. It is believed that Shiva Lingam is installed before the birth of Lord Rama. The Vayu Purana extols the temple as Dakshina Kasi. Shiva Lingam is facing western side. Temple looks beautiful with Gods Prathimas on the walls. Goddess Durga Devi temple is on the northern side facing south. Kaala Bhairava is the Kshetra Palaka of this temple.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
As per the Legend, King Ravana was torturing Devatas and people of his kingdom. Vasuki, the king of Nagas, Sun God, Lord Soma or Moon God were all insulted and ridiculed and were tortured by Ravana. They all approached Lord Brahma seeking help. Brahma suggested them to install Shiva Linga and perform pooja to Lord Shiva on the banks of Gostani River so that Lord Rama takes birth to kill Ravana. Following Brahmas instructions Vasuki, Ravi and Soma installed Shiva Linga and prayed Lord Shiva. So the puranas suggest that this is the beginning of Ramavatar.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Marteru APSRTC Bus Station (19km) and Tanuku APSRTC Bus Station (14km) are nearby by Bus Stations to Juttiga village. Local bus services are available from here to the temple.
By Rail
The Nearest railway station to Sri Uma Vasuki Temple is Manchili Railway Station which is 5km away. Bus and auto-rickshaw services are available to access the temple.
By Air
The Nearest airport to Sri Uma Vasuki Temple is Rajahmundry Airport which is 78km away. Bus and taxi services are available to access the temple.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivarathri is the main festival celebrated here. Every Monday Rudrabhishekas are conducted for Lord Shiva. Devi Navarathrulu to Goddess Durga Devi and Kaala Bhairavaashtami are celebrated here in the temple.
Extra Information About this Shrine
Natta Rameshwara Swamy and Ramalingeshwara Swamy are the two main temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of two Swayambhu Linga located just 2km away from Juttiga in Natti Rameshwaram. One Lingam installed by Sri Parashurama in Natta Rameshwara Swamy Temple and the other by Lord Rama in Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple. According to the inscriptions, these temples were renovated in the year 1583.
