Chaya Someshwara Temple Mystery Reveled Finally
Driven by curiosity to explore the unexplained, a young physics lecturer has claimed to have cracked the mystery behind the formation of shadow of a pillar falling over the Shivalingam at the historical Chaya Someshwara temple at Panagal near Nalgonda.
Chaya Someshwara temple, an epitome of architectural marvel, derived its name from the mystifying shadow (Chaya). The incredible ‘shadow undisturbed', the origin of which puzzled visitors since times immemorial, is a unique feature of the magnificent temple. Built by Kunduru Cholas in 12th century, the temple, well known as Thrikutalayam, testifies the amazing creativity and skill of its architects.
One of the Garbhagudis (santum sanctorum), which is in the west and facing east, designated as the main temple of the Thrikutalayam contains a constant shadow in the form of a single pillar from dawn to dusk.
Chaya Someshwara temple, an epitome of architectural marvel, derived its name from the mystifying shadow (Chaya). The incredible ‘shadow undisturbed', the origin of which puzzled visitors since times immemorial, is a unique feature of the magnificent temple. Built by Kunduru Cholas in 12th century, the temple, well known as Thrikutalayam, testifies the amazing creativity and skill of its architects.
One of the Garbhagudis (santum sanctorum), which is in the west and facing east, designated as the main temple of the Thrikutalayam contains a constant shadow in the form of a single pillar from dawn to dusk.
