Last Sunday, that is on 10th January we went to Shri Godha Sametha
Mannaru Ranganayaka Swamy Temple. It is an ancient Temple, over 350 years old
and very close to Secunderabad, but we heard of it just a few days back. It was
a very satisfying trip; we were in the temple in front of the deities for close
to one hour and witnessed Archana and Vodibhiyyam rituals. Unlike many other
Temples, there is no fee charged for any of these Sevas. The Temple is being
maintained by the family members of the Archaka Swamis since generations with
the Harathi and Hundi offerings. And this also contributes to their livelihood.
We performed Archana with an offering of coconuts and bangles as per the
practice here. Though we did not carry the items required for Vodibhiyyam, my
wife and sister-in-law got to perform this ceremony. They were given the
bangles placed at the deities along with flowers. We also received a variety of
Prasadams. Adjacent to this Temple is Sri Gopala Swamy Temple.
As you can see in the above photographs, I interacted with an 89-year-old
member of the Archaka Swamis family and got his version of this Temple’s
history. According to him; his ancestors found a girl child all alone in this
village and tried to find out to which family she belonged. On not getting any
response they began to rear the child as their own. After some time they
returned to their native town in Tamil Nadu. The Girl was not happy there and
pleaded to return to this village. Back at this village, she insisted on the
construction of this Temple of Ranganayaka Swamy. Being poor it seemed an
impossible task for the foster parents. Then the girl talked to the villagers
and brought forward many people who contributed to the construction of this
Temple. When the girl was of marriageable age the parents started looking out
for a suitable match. The girl was not interested and insisted on getting
married to the God in this Temple - Lord Ranganayaka Swamy. The parents said it
is ridiculous and not proper to talk in this manner. One day, in their presence
the girl walked into the Temple and was not seen thereafter. When her father
started calling out her name he heard her replying from the Temple that she is
with Lord Ranganayaka Swamy.
This Temple is in a beautiful village with a large lake and greenery
all around. The village is called Edulabad. It is exactly 32 Km. from our house
in Secunderabad. The Ambedkar Statue of Ghatkeshar town on Warangal highway is
26 Km. from our house and at this junction, we took a right turn to reach
Edulabad. We wish to go there again.
On our way back we had a sumptuous meal at a good restaurant. It was
a well-spent holiday morning – Soul-satisfying and stomach satisfying.
dear Sir,
ReplyDeletethank you for a nice write-up on this temple.
This temple is not known to many in Hyderabad.I watched a TV program on this temple today, and also your article. Thanks a a lot. I have planned for a vist with my family. Nice photos too.
Ravichandra
NAVANEETHA.BELE
ReplyDeleteHi sir i'm Navaneetha from Edulabad.ma village lo unna temple gurenche bayata avvarike theledhu.ela meru photos pettatam chala bagundhe. thanku you so much sir.
Ramakrishna HYDERABAD.
ReplyDeleteYes this temple is not known to many and i came to know accidentally through a gentlemen by name Krisnamacharyulu of my colony. I went with my family and my brothers. Really avery peaceful and godly temple. And ofcource it requires attention. Governmet should run a atleast a bus daily exclusively for this temple to get good attention of devotees. If not daily at least on sundays and holodays. Hope this comes through if not today tomarrow r day after. I request who ever visits this temple inturn communicate to as many people as possible. Sarvejana Sukhino Bavanthu that is what our religion ( all religions also ) says. Ramakrishna Hyderabad.
Yeshwanth Reddy Kondala, Hyderabad.
ReplyDeleteYes i am proud to say Edulabad is my Birth place and My Village, This temple is very ancient one built by kings,I can tell you people once visit this temple ,You definetly feel Happy........ Thank you very much............. jai srimannarayana
hello all,
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for your photos and information about the temple.You have done a wonderful job by uploading the information
Was searching for this temple on Google and found your Blog! Wonderful Thanks for the info... going there next week :)
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ReplyDeleteWe just visited edulabad and had darshan of Shri Godha sametha mannar Ranganayaka Swamy. We saw the photos and it was very nice. Thank you. - RK Ayyangar
hello sir, tq so much for the elaborate pictures and story about the temple. wish if you could have shared the timings also so that we could plan accordingly and go there. god bless you
ReplyDeleteWe r thankful to u sir on behalf of all our village people and we r proud to be a domicile of Edulabad..
ReplyDeleteThank you for writing to me and expressing your happiness. Such comments are very encouraging.
DeleteTq
ReplyDeleteYes agree with all the comments are true ,since last one year ,when ever there is chance i am attending Sudharshan homam in this temple .
ReplyDeleteCan anybody share any contact number to temple? Want to know the timing of dhanurmasa sevakalam at the temple
ReplyDeleteTEMPLES IS OPEN FROM MORNING 5AM-8PM BUSES FROM UPPAL ARE FREQUENTLY AVAILABLE 280 E, 480S
ReplyDeleteThank you uncle for the photos and information about the temple
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