Bugga Rameshwaram Temple

Bugga Rameshwaram Temple is the name of a place where people can pray to Lord Shiva. It has been in existence for more than five hundred years. There is an underground stream that starts under the temple's Shiva Linga and runs all year long. The water built up into a pond next to the temple. It is where the River Musi starts, which runs through Hyderabad.

From October to March is the best time to visit Bugga Rameshwaram Temple, one of the most important places to visit in Hyderabad. The most important holiday here, Maha Shivaratri, inspires great fervor as people gather at the temple to pray and celebrate.

What is the history of Bugga Rameshwaram Temple?

People say the old shrine remained in a thatched hut until the 12th century. They also claim that Parakrama Bahu from Sri Lanka started the building work here. They built the rest of the temple while in charge of Ramanathapuram.

The temple's present structure is thought to have been built in the year 1600 AD. The fact that the temple was visited by several royal families from Travancore, Ramanathapuram, Mysore, and Pudukkottai contributed to the temple's already stunning appearance. 

Unique aspects of Bugga Rameshwaram Temple architecture

•    Gopurams and a massive Nandi decorate the 15-acre shrine. It is known as the world's longest corridor and has 4,000 carved granite pillars. The granite is not native to the island, making the structure even more impressive.

•    The shrine has two Shiva Lingas: Vishwalinga, transported from Mount Kailash by Hanuman, and Rama's sand-built one.

•    The island of Rameshwaram has 64 water bodies or t?rthas, 24 of which are sacred and believed to purify sins. The main t?rtha is the Bay of Bengal named Agni T?rtham.

•    Ramanathaswamy, Parvathavardhini, Vishnu, Ganesha, and Vishalakshi have distinct shrines. There are various temple halls like Setupati, Kalyana, and Nandi Mandapams.

The best time to visit

From October to March is the best time to visit Bugga Rameshwaram Temple. This temple is often part of Hyderabad tour packages. The nice weather during these months makes exploring the temple's design and peaceful surroundings more enjoyable. This makes it a great place for a spiritual and cultural retreat.