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Gangeswaraalayam Temple (గంగేశ్వరాలయం దేవాలయము) Tadikalapudi, West Godavari

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Gangeswaraalayam Temple
Location: Tadikalapudi, West Godavari
Deity: Lord Shiva

Tirumala Mallikarjuna Temple This lies in Tadikalapudi village at a distance of 20 km to Eluru in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. An ancient temple with a fascinating tale. It was originally built by Bhishma. The Sivalinga is called Gangeswara Sivalinga is Swayambhu.

Legend: It is believed that, once an ardent devotee was advised by Lord Siva to build an Aalaya for him in that sacred place itself, and if he neglected His bidding. He would grow to unusual height. Fearing evil consequence, the people built an Aalaya and drove a nail on the top of Sivalinga to stop its growth. Siva kept up His word and the devotees were blessed. There is another Aalaya for Sri Rama here and it is equally famous.

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