Temple History / దేవాలయ చరిత్ర

Located near the village of Morjampadu, the ancient temple of Sri Bhramaramba Sametha Bugga Malleswara Swamy is believed to have been built several centuries ago. This magnificent temple consists of a sanctum (Garbhalayam), an antechamber (Antaralayam), and a 16-pillared Mukha Mandapam that enhances its grandeur.

Bugga Malleswara Swamy

Inside the sanctum lies the sacred Shiva Lingam beside a natural spring, known as the "Bugga". It is believed that however much water is taken from this spring, it refills instantly — a divine wonder that gives the deity the name “Sri Bugga Malleswara Swamy”. The water is used for the Lord’s abhishekam (ritual bathing) and, miraculously, it never becomes impure despite no sunlight reaching it.

Sri Bhramarambika Ammavaru

Like in Srisailam, the deity Sri Bhramarambika Ammavaru is enshrined on an elevated location towards the northwest direction. The idol of the Goddess radiates divine beauty and serenity. Towards the south stands the temple of Lord Sri Rama, and facing it is the temple of Lord Sri Anjaneya Swamy, the divine protector.

Temple Premises

Within the temple complex are shrines for Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy, a Navagraha Mandapam, and a Yagashala. Nearby flows the sacred Krishna River in a northward direction, where sages and saints are believed to have bathed and performed penance.

Historical Background

During the period of Sri Rajavasireddy Venkatadri Naidu Garu (1780–1816), the ruler of Amaravati Samsthanam, it was his practice never to eat before performing Shiva Puja. While visiting Kamepalli village within his jurisdiction, he came across this temple in the nearby forest and offered worship here.

The temple’s history was later documented by a Brahmin named Sri Mandadi Sitaramudu, who contributed to its restoration and development. Since then, the Mandadi family of Morjampadu village have continued to serve as hereditary trustees, maintaining the temple traditions with devotion.

Sunlight Phenomenon (Surya Kiranam)

Every year, on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranti (around January 14th), a rare and divine phenomenon occurs — the first rays of the rising sun pass through a small aperture in the eastern wall, traverse the Nandi Mandapam, and directly fall upon the Shiva Lingam inside the sanctum. This alignment showcases the architectural brilliance of the Vijayanagara era, signifying the sacred connection between Surya Bhagavan (the Sun God) and Lord Shiva. Devotees gather early morning to witness this miracle.