Shri Ramalingeshwara Swami Temple

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Nestled by the Pennar river, the Shri Ramalingeshwara Swami Temple invites you to unravel its enchanting Sthala Purana. Remarkably, an underground spring continuously replenishes water at the Shiva Linga's base. Despite facing plunder by Muslim rulers, the temple, with its incomplete yet grand gopurams, stands resilient. Witnessing stories etched in its carvings, from musical pillars reminiscent of Hampi's Vittala temple to Hoysala-style ceiling carvings, the temple narrates various avatars of Lord Shiva. Unconventionally, the Shiva shrine faces west, with gorgeously carved gopurams in the north, south, and west. Each entrance tells a tale, connecting to the Pennar river or depicting episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. This jewel along the Pennar echoes the tales of Lord Rama's penance and offers an immersive journey through history, art, and devotion.