Wadapally, formerly known as Vazeerabad, is situated in Nalgonda district of India near Miryalaguda town in the region of Telangana. Wadapally comes under the assembly constituency of Miryalaguda, this town is 24 km from Miryalaguda town.
Wadapally is major producer of Cement in Nalgonda district due to the availability of lime stone across the borders of Nalgonda district and neighboring Guntur district.
wadapally is famous for Lord Shiva and is situated on the sangamam of River Krishna and Musi. It is accessible through bus and train from different places of Andhra Pradesh such as Nalgonda,Miryalaguda, Hyderabad, Guntur, Nellore, Secunderabad, Tirupathi, Dachepalle. The two temples located here are: Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara swami temple and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha swami temple.
This town is located at the confluence of the Krishna and Musi rivers. The place is known for the temple of Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara Swamy which was constructed by the Kakatiya rulers in the 12th century.
The significance of the temple is that there is a crevice on top of the Shivalinga which is always full of water. Even if some water is removed the original level of the water is maintained. There is no logical reason that can explain this phenomenon especially since the Shivalinga is situated about 120 metres above the water level in the river.
Sri Narasimha Swamy is believed to bless the devotees with health and prosperity who pray to him soulfully.The sacred river Krishna has a very prominent place in the history of our country. Vadapally is the place where river Krishna and Musi River meet and jointly flow. Vadapally is near toVishnupuram of Nalgonda District in Dameracherla mandal and in between Bibinagar and Nadikudi Railway Stations. The coming together of these two rivers in the shape of "L" attract irresistibly the viewers.
At the confluence of these rivers, there is a very old temple of Sri Narasimha Swamy. According to the Puranas, Vyasa Bhagavan knowing the piousness of the place, meditated for a long time for the manifestation of Sri Narasimha Swamy. Commiserating at the continued penance of Vysa Bhagavan Lord Maha Vishnu again transfigured as Narasimha Swamy and appeared to the former, with ferocious looks of a lion. Vyasa Bhagavan experienced Lord Narasimha, who was taking breath with uncontrolled anger, coming to him just after killing Hiranyakasipu. He, therefore, entreated Sri Narasimha Swamy to manifest at Vadapally in that form only. Accordingly, Sri Narasimha Swamy manifested there to bless the devotees and to alleviate their difficulties. It is believed that even now the idol breathes in and out. The temple authorities have arranged two lamps. One of the lights of the lamp used for showing the face of the Lord will be quivering to testify the fact that the Lord is taking breath and letting it out. The light of the other lamp, which is kept below remain resolutely.
There are a two mosques in vazeerabad which has historical importance. One is Masjid-E-Sara-E-Meer-Alam and second one is Qutub shahi mosque.
There are many polish mills, cement and power plants are there in wadapally Surroundings. Also wadapally has Post office, Police Station, and State Bank of Hyderabad.
India Cements has a Cement plant at Vishnupuram under Wadapally village limits. It is under expansion with an expenditure of Rs. 700 millions.
This town is located 25 km from Nalgonda, at the confluence of the Krishna and Musi rivers. The place is known for the temple of Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara Swami, which was constructed by the Kakatiya rulers in the 12th century. The significance of the temple is that there is a crevice on top of the Shiva lingam, which is always full of water. Even if some water is removed the original level of the water is maintained. There is no logical reason that can explain this phenomenon especially since the Shiva lingam is located about 120 meters above the water level in the river.Brief Description
Specacility:
This is an ancients temple built during Vijayanagar Krishna devaraya period. The sila sanaas reveal the same. The diety is in a very angry posture and the two deepas are placed one above the other near the diety. The upper deepam gives the feeling that the diety is breathing very fast, so it is not steady. The deepam near the feet of Lord Narasimha swamy is steady.
The focal point of Wadapally is Sri Meenakshi Agasteswara Swamy Temple, which was built by the Kakatiyarulers in the 12th century.
Significance of the temple:
The significance of the temple is that there is a crevice on top of the Shivalinga which is always full of water. Even if some water is removed the original level of the water is maintained. There is no logical reason that can explain this phenomenon especially since the Shivalinga is situated about 120 metres above the water level in the river.
Sri Narasimha Swamy is believed to bless the devotees with health and prosperity who pray to him soulfully.The sacred river Krishna has a very prominent place in the history of our country. Vadapally is the place where river Krishna and Musi River meet and jointly flow.
Vadapally is near to vishnupuram of Nalgonda District in Dameracherla mandal and in between bibinager and nadikuda Railway Stations. The coming together of these two rivers in the shape of “L” attracts irresistibly the viewers.
there is a very old temple of Sri Narasimha Swamy. According to the Purans,vyasa bhagavan knowing the piousness of the place, meditated for a long time for the manifestation of Sri Narasimha Swamy. Commiserating at the continued penance of Vysa Bhagavan Lord Maha Vishnu again transfigured as Narasimha Swamy and appeared to the former, with ferocious looks of a lion. Vyasa Bhagavan experienced Lord Narasimha, who was taking breath with uncontrolled anger, coming to him just after killing Hiranyakasipu. He, therefore, entreated Sri Narasimha Swamy to manifest at Vadapally in that form only. Accordingly, Sri Narasimha Swamy manifested there to bless the devotees and to alleviate their difficulties. It is believed that even now the idol breathes in and out. The temple authorities have arranged two lamps. One of the lights of the lamp used for showing the face of the Lord will be quivering to testify the fact that the Lord is taking breath and letting it out. The light of the other lamp, which is kept below remain resolutely.
When to go
November is the best time to visit so that one can enjoy the full flow of water due to monsoons. And also
1. maha shivaratri festival
2. krishna pushkaram
3 .tholi ekadasi
4. karthika masam is the best time to visit the temples and river.
Where to stay
One can find very good accommodation at Miryalaguda town. There is also a guest house at Wadapally temple. One can take help of locals to arrange an accommodation in the guest house. Temple also providing some rooms near temple.
Fun Facts
An ideal spot for nature and photography lovers. Also an ideal picnic spot for family. Make sure you talk to locals to get some interesting and surprising facts about the temple.
Food Facilities
You can pack food at miryalaguda which is on the way Wadapally.
You can even ask locals of wadapally village to cook food for yourself and pay accordingly.
Nearest Towns
Miryalaguda(25kms), nalgonda, huzurnagar.
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