The Kakatiya kings of Orugallu region in Telangana were followers of Shiva Bhakti. Apart from worshiping Lord Shiva, they also built many Shiva temples as proof of their devotion to Lord Shiva. Many famous Shiva temples built by them like Ramappa, Thousand pillar temple etc. can be visited in Warangal district even today. One such temple is Komaravelli Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple. It is said that Kumaraswamy used to do penance here for some time, hence the name Kumaravelli, which later became Komaravelli. According to Kshetra Purana, Lord Shiva was born to a couple named Madiraju and Madamma who were devotees of Veerashaivism to protect his devotees here and protected the devotees with his majesty. Even later he died here for the protection of his devotees.
Komaravelli Mallanna Temple is one of the famous Shiva temples in Telangana. It is said that the name Kumaravelli was derived from Kumaraswamy's penance in this area for some time, which later became Koma- Ravelli and became 'Komelli' in usage. This area is considered as Avara Srisailam. It is customary for those who cannot go there to visit this Mallanna. Margasira every year
The annual fair starts with the Kalyan festival on the last Sunday of the month and continues till the last Sunday of the month of Falguna (Sunday preceding Ugadi). Mallanna Kalyanam is performed at the beginning of the fair. The festivities that begin with Swami's marriage will end three months later with a program called 'Agnigundalu'. Koma de Velli Mallikarjunaswamy Jatara Machuthunaka is the cultural tradition in Telangana which is known as Kanachi for folk traditions. According to Sthalapurana, Paramashiv Mallikarjuna swami appeared on a hill called Indra Keeladri in the 11th century at Komaravelli, the mandal center of Siddipet district, according to the custom of Nirvana on the last Sunday of the month of Margasira every year. Instead of the traditional linga form of Mallanna, Nagendra, lying on his head, appears as an umbrella, a majestic figure with a mustache, and a standing statue with a mustache. Demons named Mani- Malla
While the Brahmanda legend says that Vairameswara incarnated as Malthasu to kill him, the Mallanna Janapadna story says that he was the son of Shiva and the brother of Ellamma. According to Sthalapurana, it seems that Lord Parameswara, who was born as the son of Virasaiva devotees Madiraju and Madamma, protected and is protecting the devotees with his moons. Nagendra is seen with the head of Sivamsa Sambhut unrolled. Mallanna is said to be Marthanda Bhairav, an incarnation of Lord Paramesvara. Maharashtrians worship him as Khandoba. Nanded District Malegaon Prom in that state. Tamlo Khandoba (Mallikarjuna Swami) told the temple priest that Swami had appeared in his dream and said that he was 'in the caves of Komaravelli hill' and that priest came here and started worshiping there as there was a Shivalinga there. The priests of the temple claim that their forefathers said that the idol was made here in the style of Swami's idol in Malegaon with the clay that had grown on the Shiva linga years ago. It is especially noted that the check has not been dispersed even though it has been worshiped since the hundreds of years of the Mrittika idol. Building new temples at the end of the village. The unexpected is coming. Elders say that Mallanna, who supports them in all ways, is considered by the people as 'Village Protector'.
Mahashivratri is considered as Lingodbhava week. Rudrabhishekam is performed to Mallanna during Lingodbhava. A priest puts up a big 'patnam' (muggu) with 49 rows and conducts special pujas. Devotees offer bonas to Renukadevi, who is enshrined on a hill near Mallannaswamy temple, considering her to be his sister. A fair is held.
The bhandaru (yellow powder) in the bowl of the Swami's left hand is considered to be the most sacred. All those who visit the temple must receive 'Bhandaru Prasad'. It is said that the glory of Ravichettu Swami in the temple premises took the form of a sprout. Before visiting the Lord, one circumambulates the tree. The coconut is wrapped in a cloth and washed. It is believed that if you worship the Ravi tree and the 'Varala Banda' there, you will get children. Opposite the temple, the chariot- shaped structure is worshiped as Mallanna Rath.
The fair ends with bonfires held on the Sunday before Ugadi. On that night, a huge amount of samida is piled up and the ceremonial idols of the Swami are passed three times over the crackling fire. A large number of devotees follow them and have darshan of Mallanna. In the past, the Jatara (Sattedi Weeka Jatara) used to be held here for seven weeks in these three months. The crowd of devotees is also limited. As the temple was open only during these months. Regular puja programs are conducted during the Ranuranu fair as well as at other times due to the increase in the number of devotees. Infrastructural facilities are being provided according to the rush of devotees. The state government has named the water scheme 'Mallanna Saga' to irrigate about ten lakh acres.
God is like a hill shining in the hills who gives the desired boons. Devotees believe that he will always protect those who believe in him and always protect him.
Two types of worship:
It is said that the god Mallanna married Kethamma and Medalamma who belonged to the Yadava and Lingabalija social groups, and it is with that relationship that the people of the respective social groups perform pujadikas in the temple. There are two types of pooja procedures here. One is the Veerasaiva system of Agama Shastra and the other is the Pujaru system of worship. On the last Sunday of the month of Margashira, the offering of silk clothes and pearl talambras on behalf of the government to the Mallanna Kethamma Medalamma Kalyan which is held in the Thotabavi premises of the temple is coming as a custom. Kalyanotsava is performed according to Veerashaiva Agamashastra. The people of both clans i.e. % Pagidanna clan perform the wedding ceremony on behalf of Swami and Mahadeva clan on behalf of Ammavars. These annual celebrations begin with the Kalyanotsavam of Swami and end with the bonfire ceremony.
From Sankranti to Ugadi:
Mallanna Jatara is held every Sunday and Wednesday from Makar Sankranti to Ugadi. At that time devotees come in large numbers from different places. Offerings are offered in special events called Bonam and 'Patnam'. The Sunday after Sankranti is called 'Patnam' week and the second Sunday is known as Bonal Lashkar Vadam. A large number of devotees flock from the twin cities on those two days. Especially, this week is considered auspicious by the Yadavs as it marks the marriage of their stepchild Medaladevi Mallanna. Cooking rice in a decorated new pot and reporting it to the lord is called Bonam. Men wear sari and shells and offer bonas in Ellamma's avatar.
Devotees line up to offer bonala to Renukadevi, who is considered his sister, lighting lamps on vessels decorated with yellow flowers and placing them on their heads. Some come in the garb of Veera Bhadra wearing loincloths. And some Shiva sattulas come well. Devotees believe that sins are destroyed by their feet. Bonam pots are cleaned and used for daily necessities like milking. It is believed that doing so will bring wealth, health and livestock development.
At the end of the fair i.e. before the Kamadahanam (Holi) festival, a program called 'Pedda Patnam' is held. Muggs made with five natural colors are called 'Patnam' and if they are big in size they are called 'Pedda Patnam'. Swami is invoked in the middle of a wide muggu and the Lord is glorified by collective chanting (the muggu used in 'Patnam' is collected after the fair and sprinkled in the fields).
How to reach:
About 85 km from Hyderabad, 110 km from Warangal, 24 km from Siddipet. RTC buses and other private vehicles are available for this distant field. Komaravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple has many attractive tourist spots nearby. A large number of people from different places flock to the Konda Pochamma temple during the fair. Mallanna temple is about 28 km. Koti Lingeswara Swamy in the distance, about 45 km. At a distance is the temple of Sri Vidya Saraswati Devi. This is the most popular temple of Gnana deity after Basara in Telangana.
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