Ammapally Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple

Ammapally Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple.. There is a wonderful temple for Lord Rama, and it is situated at Ammapally which is located at a distance of 30 km from Hyderabad, and 5 km from Shamshabad Bus Stop. Sri Sita Rama Chandra Swamy Temple of Ammapally is a very ancient Temple and famous for film shootings. This is also considered to be one of the popular tourist places in Hyderabad. The temple is considered to be sacred temple. The temple was built in the ancient traditional South Indian architectural style, with a series of smaller shrines surrounding it.

The Rama temple was supposed to have been built by Vengi kings in 13th century but the main Rama idol was believed to be1000 years old! We can also notice a large image of Lord Vishnu who is in Yoga Nidra form (sleeping posture) above the gateway of the tower.

The Idols of Rama, Sita and Laxmana are beautifully carved from a single rock. Anjaneya, usually accompanying Lord Rama, is not seen in the main sanctum. Instead, Anjaneya Swamy idol is placed near the Dwaja Sthambam facing Sri Rama.

There is a large temple pond which is very ancient. The pond gives good relief to the pilgrims, and relieves their stress, tensions and sorrows. The surroundings of the pond are filled with coconut trees. There is a mandapam located just opposite to the temple.

Telugu film industry loves Ammapalli Temple since film shootings done at this temple would become massive hits with the blessings of Sri Sita Rama Swamy.

Sri Rama Navami festival is celebrated with great passion at this temple every year which would occur during April month.

The temple Timings are: 6 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 7 PM.

We can also peacefully sing some of the wonderful songs in praise of the brothers of Lord Rama in the temple premises.

Some of the beautiful songs in praise of Lakshmana are as follows: –

I salute the great Lakshmana, who is a kind-hearted person, who gives great happiness, who is the greatest among all the people, who contains very good features, who has served very affectionately and faithfully to his brother Lord Rama.

I salute the kind-hearted Lakshmana, who is the form of the Holy Adisesha, Who shows his love and affection on everyone, Who gives liberation, Who helps us to cross the ocean of life,
Who gives great spiritual pleasure, and who has served Lord Rama like his obedient servant.

I offer my humble salutations to Sri Lakshmana, whose mantra is very powerful, and he is the one who contains good knowledge in all the subjects.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, Who consider Rama and Sita as his own father and mother, who always delivers sweet words, and who is well served by Bharata and Satrugna.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, who looks very handsome and who wears marvellous ornaments and wonderful garments.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana whose radiance is equivalent to millions of moons and suns, Whose feet is worshipped by all the gods.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, Who is sincerely served by Lord Hanuman and apart from him, I would never think about anyone else.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, who would be with us even during the time of our death, and with his protection, the attendants of Lord Yama would not cause any harm to us.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, who was the darling for the Ayodhya people, and he is the one, who has considered the Ayodhya people as his two eyes, and treated them very kindly.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, who is surrounded by Vanaras, Rishis and scholarly and saintly people, and also, he was praised by them.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, who controls all the Panchaboothas like air, sky, water,
Earth and fire.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana, who is considered to be the affectionate son of Ma Sita Devi, and he is the one, who contains an attractive body.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana who is the essence of Vedas and he is the one, who creates, protects and destroys the universe.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana who acts like our own father and mother, and he is the one who removes the tears from our eyes during the times of our sufferings.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana, who was the holy aspect of Lord Vishnu, and let me, reside under his pretty legs even as a small dust particle.

I humbly salute the great Lakshmana who gives great peace of mind and he is the one who removes the badness from our mind and gives great spiritual bliss.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana who is the Lord of the Lords, who was the precious gem, and whose significance cannot be fully described even by Lord Hanuman himself.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana who contains great valour, will-power and knowledge, and he was the lovely husband of Ma Urmila.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana, who had easily killed Ravana’s son Indrajit with his powerful weapons, and he is the one, who never gets fear for anything.

I offer my humble salutations to the great Lakshmana whose name would kill all of our problems, and whose name is being recited even by the Divine Devas in the heaven.

Some of the wonderful songs in praise of Bharata are as follows: –

Oh, the great Bharata, you have followed the path of dharma throughout your life, and that’s why, you have been also called as “SRI BHARATA MAAMUNI”.

Oh, the great Bharata, though your mother Ma Kaikeyi have done a favourable act for you, yet, since it was against the path of Dharma, you have got angry even with your mother and scolded your mother severely!

Oh, the great Bharata, During the period of Rama’s exile, though you have served as the king of Ayodhya, you have brought the holy foot wear of Lord Rama and placed them on your throne, and then ruled the kingdom of Ayodhya for the period of 14 years, through the blessings of Rama.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. After Rama’s return to Ayodhya, and after Rama becomes the king of Ayodhya, you have served as a faithful servant to your brother Lord Rama.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. You are the most powerful divine weapon of Lord Vishnu and you are the great Chaktratalvar! You are the form of Lord Vishnu, and that’s why Lord Vishnu is also called as “SRI CHAKRATIPATI”.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. You are the destroyer of the enemies of Lord Rama, and you are destroying our sins, enemies and diseases also.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. Apart from showing your selfless devotion on Lord Rama, you have also showed great love and affection to your brothers Lakshmana and Shatrugna.

Oh, the great Bharata! You have faithfully served your brother Lord Rama till the time of your end, and during the Krishna Avatar, you (In the form of Sudarsana Chakra), have destroyed the bad people like Sishubala, and you have praised Lord Vishnu through spiritual songs by taking the form of Sri Tirumalisai Alvar.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. You occupy a permanent place in the Ramayana, and those who remember Rama would remember you also for your selfless devotion on Lord Rama.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. Apart from Ramayana, your good deeds are mentioned in various other ancient Puranas, Ithikasas, Vedas and you are the best brother of Lord Rama. Even during the time of your sleep, your lips would utter, “RAMA”, “RAMA, “RAMA”.

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. Even the entire worlds might submerge into the ocean, the saints, sages and demi gods might die, the planets, stars, sun and the moon might fall down from the skies, but your name and fame would never die, even during the time of the deluge (Maha Pralaya).

Oh, the great Bharata! I praise, praise and praise you, and there is no end for my praise. You are the soul of Lord Rama, you are the activating force of Lord Rama, you are dear to Ma Sita, and you have been praised even by the Bhagavathas like Prahalada, Dhruva, Narada and Sri Tumburu Bhagavan. You are shining very brightly and you always attain victory in the wars. You are very generous to the Ayodhya people. You are the most important devotee of Lord Rama, and you are the perfect servant of Lord Rama.

Those who recite the above praise of Bharata with sincerity would get the entire grace of Lord Rama, and they would also be treated as if they chanted the Rama Mantra, “JAI SRIRAM”, for one hundred and eight times, and they would be blessed by the 33 Crores of Devas from the heaven!

SONGS IN PRAISE OF SRI SHATRUGNA

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, during the Ramayana period, you served faithfully to your brother Lord Rama. By reciting your name, I feel as if I have recited the Rama Mantra itself. You are a sacred person like a great Rishi and you are holiest among all the holy persons present in the world.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, you are an aspect of the holy conch of Lord Vishnu, you have brought victory to Lord Rama in the Lanka war, since Lord Rama had permanently dwelled on you. You are improving the physical and mental strength of the people through your abundant powers.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, those who worship you would prosper in their life and all of their problems would come to an end. You are also a form of Lord Vishnu, and through your presence, Ma Lakshmi Devi would permanently dwell in our homes.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, you have been born as Sri Poigai Alvar and sung songs in praise of Lord Vishnu. You would surely bring good luck, name and fame in the lives of the devotees. You are the affectionate brother of Lord Rama and you are the one, who was a staunch devotee of Lord Rama.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, your devotees used to keep your names like Shatrugna, Shatraveshana, Panchajanya, Shatrujith and Shatravamshana. We can find you in the places where Saints, Sages and noble people would dwell, and your name also would be recited in the temples of Lord Rama.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, Lord Rama considered you as his precious GEM, and you have been praised and praised by the devotees of Lord Rama due to your good qualities.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama, you are also praised by Lord Hanuman, you are the one who is capable of burning the sins, diseases and sufferings of your devotees, you are the one who would even grant liberation to your devotees.

Oh, Sri Shatrugna, the holy brother of Lord Rama. Please help us to cross the ocean of life in this difficult Kaliyuga, Please, shower your grace like the heavy rain.

Those who recite the above praise of Sri Shatrugna with sincerity would get the entire grace of Shatrugna, and they would be treated as the best devotees of Lord Rama.

“OM”
WRITTEN BY
R. HARISHANKAR