Sri Pallikondeswara Swamy Temple (Surutapalli)
Temple Tradition & Devotional Purpose
Famed as the origin shrine of Pradosham worship. Devotees experience the rare Bhoga Sayana Shiva reclining on Parvati's lap surrounded by 33 crore devas and rishis. Uniquely, worshippers receive sacred Teertham and Shadaari (crown blessing) just like Vaishnavite shrines.
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About This Temple
Located at Surutapalli near the Andhra-Tamil Nadu border, Pallikondeswara Temple is globally unique. Unlike all Shiva shrines that house a Lingam, here Shiva is enshrined in human vigraha form, reclining peacefully on the lap of his consort Sarvamangalambika (Parvati) after consuming the lethal Halahala poison during Samudra Manthan.
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Sri Pallikondeswara Swamy Temple (Surutapalli) Precinct Map
About This Temple
Located at Surutapalli near the Andhra-Tamil Nadu border, Pallikondeswara Temple is globally unique. Unlike all Shiva shrines that house a Lingam, here Shiva is enshrined in human vigraha form, reclining peacefully on the lap of his consort Sarvamangalambika (Parvati) after consuming the lethal Halahala poison during Samudra Manthan.