Hatakeswaram

Hathakesvara Temple is an essential place for followers. It is at the base of the Nallamala Hills in Srisailam. People who come on tours of Sri Lanka can also see the old temple. People come to the temple to worship Lord Shiva. A sacred Shiva lingam has been put in the building.

Hatakeswaram is one of the best places to visit in Srisailam. Even though it is smaller, Hathakesvara Temple has a beautiful design. This temple has an open Mukha-mandapa with many columns and a Garbhagriha.

Because of its important past, it has followers from all over the world. Many people visit the Hathakesvara Temple because they believe that by asking Sri Hatakeswara Swamy, a form of Lord Shiva, to bless them, they can heal themselves of many illnesses. According to people, Shiva Lingam has special healing powers that cure various diseases.

From Hatakeswara Swamy Temple, you can see the beautiful hills and rivers nearby, which is another thing that makes it appealing. The place is worth visiting during the Srisailam tour package.

History of Hatakeswaram

The temple was built sometime between the years 11th and 13th. It also plays an essential role in history. It is the spot from which the famous philosopher and saint Sri Sankaracharya wrote one of his main works.

According to the temple story, a potter was a big devotee of Lord Shiva. He was a simple man with a simple life. He was going to give the travellers all of his food. Lord Shiva showed up as a pilgrim to try him and begged him for food one day. The potter sadly didn't have any food left in the house. He prayed to Lord Shiva because he felt terrible that he couldn't give the travellers food.

He showed up in a pot, happy with his unwavering dedication. The incident became famous, and because of it, the temple got its name, "Atika." The word "Atika" means "piece of pot." Lately, the name Atikeswaram has become Hatakeswaram.