Palli Kondeswarar was built during the late Vijayanagara period and the divinity here is named as Bhoga sayana Siva. This icon of Shiva is strange; most Shiva temples have a Lingam, his iconic symbol, as the central icon. The gods Ganesha, Kartikeya, Surya, Chandra, Indra and sages such as Narada are seen standing around Shiva. The temple has numerous icons, besides the central icon. They are Brahma, Vishnu, Chandra, Kubera, Surya, Indra, Ganesha, Kartikeya with consorts Valli ,Devayanai, Bhrigu, Markandeya, Narada, Agastya, Pulastya, Gautama, Tumburu, Vashista, Viswamitra, Valmiki, Adhishankara, another form of Shiva, in a separate niche, Navagraha deities in a shrine, Sanganidhi and Padumanidhi with their companions Vasundara and Vasumadhi respectively.
History
Surutapalli Temple is the only enshrine where Lord Shiva is seen in the recumbing position called as Neelankantha. Prodhosha kala pooja has started out since long period. By doing this most auspicious pooja in the hindu dharma everybody will find perfect solutions and will brought with wealth and prosperity. Prodhosha is the worship of lord shiva and goddess parvati when both are in an extremely happy mood. Prayers during this period will fulfill ones desire.
Nearest place to visit: Ganganna Sirrassu Waterfalls.
Nearest Station: Katpadi Junction (KPD)
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