Isannapally Kalabhairava Temple
Isannapally Kalabhairava Temple.. Isannapally Kalabhairava Temple is a temple located in Isannapally village of Bhiknur Mandal of Kamareddy District in Telangana, which is as popular as the Kashi Kalabhairava Temple. We can also witness an 8-feet tall statue of Digambara Kalabhairava Swamy with his dog vehicle.
During 16th century, when the idol of Sri Kalabhairav Swami was being brought from Kashi and since it was night, at Isannapally, they rested there. After some time, when the devotees heard a divine voice, seeking them to build a temple at Isannapally, they agreed and built the present Isannapally Temple delightfully.
For building this temple, it took nearly two-year time to complete. This temple was supposedly said to had been built during 13th century AD.
The temple was built in 2001 with donations of Rs.50 lakhs from the devotees and the idol of Swami in the petal shed was moved to the temple. In 2009, Sanaischaralayam was built next to it with Rs.6 lakhs, dormitory rooms with Rs.20 lakhs and canteens
Kalabhairava Swamy Jayanti is celebrated here on the occasion of Kartika Bahulashtami. Jaggery and coconut are offered. As part of the festivities, bonas are offered to Goddess Baddipochamma after Ganapati Puja, Punyahavachanam, Santatadharabhishekam, Agnipratishtha, Ganapatihoma, Rudrahavanam and Baliharanam. On the first day Lakshdeeparchana, on the second day cultural programs, on the third day flag hoisting, Mahapuja, Sindhurapooja, Dolarohanam, Annadanam, in the evening Edla Balla procession, at night Bhadrakalipuja, pallakiseva and Rathotsavam are held. Fire pits are held on the fourth day
Devotees believe that they will sleep in this temple for 21 days or 41 days after casting spells and take a bath in the Koneru in the temple premises to improve their health.
The day is considered holier if Bhairava Ashtami falls on a Sunday or a Tuesday, sacred weekdays dedicated to Bhairava. Bhairava is specifically worshipped for marriage, success, wealth, health, peace and obstacle removal.
Bhairava Ashtami is a Hindu holy day commemorating the manifestation of the deity Bhairava, who is considered as a fearsome manifestation of Shiva.
We can also perform Kalyana Utsavam to Lord Kalabhairava and Ma Kalabhairavi during auspicious festival days.
KALABHAIRAVASHTAKAM
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, whose lotus feet are revered by Lord Indra, king of the devas; who has a snake as his sacrificial thread, a moon on his head and is very compassionate; who is praised by Narada, sage of the gods, and other yogis; who is a Digambara, wearing the sky as his dress, symbolizing his free being.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, who has the brilliance of a million suns, who saves devotees from the cycle of rebirths, and who is supreme; who has a blue throat, who grants us our desires, and who has three eyes; who is death unto death itself and whose eyes look like a lotus; whose trident supports the world and who is immortal.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, who holds the trident, mattock, noose, and club in his hands; whose body is dark, who is the primordial Lord, who is immortal, and free from the diseases of the world; who is immensely mighty and who loves the wonderful tandava dance.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, the one who bestows both desires and salvation, who has a pleasing appearance; who is loving to his devotees, who is stable as the god of all the worlds; who wears a golden belt around his waist with bells that make a melodious sound when he moves.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, who ensures that dharma (righteousness) prevails, who destroys the path of unrighteousness; who saves us from the bonds of karma, thereby freeing our soul; and who has golden-hued snakes entwined around his body.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, whose feet are adorned with two golden sandals with gems; who is the eternal, who destroys the pride of Yama (God of Death); whose terrible teeth liberate us.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, whose loud roar destroys the sheaths of creations (meaning the delusions of our mind) of the lotus-born Brahma; whose very glance is enough to destroy all our sins; who gives us the eight fulfilments, and who wears a garland of skulls.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi, who is the leader of ghosts and goblins, who bestows glory; who frees the people of Kashi from their sinful and righteous deeds; who guides us on the path of righteousness, who is the most ancient (eternal) lord of the universe.
Salutations to Lord Kalabhairava, the supreme lord of Kashi. Those who read these eight verses of the Kalabhairava Ashtakam, which is beautiful, which is a source of knowledge and liberation, which increases the various forms of righteousness in a person, which destroys grief, attachment, poverty, greed, anger, and heat – will attain (after death) the feet of Lord Kalabhairava, (Lord Shiva).
SRI KALABHAIRAVA BALABHAIRAVA PRALAYABHAIRAVA PARAMASHIVA
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