Tripuranthakeswara Temple in Tripuranthakam is one of the ancient Shiva Temples located in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
The eastern gateway to the shrine of Srisailam, Tripurantakam is home to temples dedicated to Tripurantakeswara swamy and Tripura sundari Devi. Legend has it that Lord Shiva established his abode here after killing the demons Triupura and Andhakasura, who were tormenting the inhabitants of all the three worlds (heavens, earth and netherworld). The earliest inscriptions in the town date back to the 12th century CE. These suggest that it has been an important pilgrimage centre since medieval times.
Tripurantakeswara Swamy Temple is located atop a hill. There is a motorable road as well as a staircase to the summit. While the facade of the temple has been painted over, you can still see its impressive array of ancient sculptures and carvings.The main idol linga with five faces. It is said that there is a secret underground passage from the shrine to Srisailam.
The Tripurasundari Devi Temple is located about 2km downhill in the middle of a pond that is mostly dry, but fills up after heavy rains. There is a large sacrificial vessel in the temple known as raktapatra (literally ‘bood pot’). It is believed that no matter how much blood of sacrificed animals one pours in the vessel, it cannot be filled. There are numerous other ruins and sculptures in the vicinity of these two temples.
Temple Timings
Sunday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)
Monday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)
Tuesday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)
Wednesday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)
Thursday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)
Friday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)
Saturday : 5 AM to 6.30 PM (2 PM to 3 PM temple remains closed)