The temple is around 48 kilometers from Hyderabad in the Vargal village.
Vargal has famous Sri Vidya Saraswathi temple which is situated or the pictorial background in which has a unique rock formation and a valley around this hill. Here there is one temple was dedicated to lord Shani seperately with a big statue measuring around 3 feet in high which is one of the biggest statue of the lord sheni in Andhra Pradesh.
Vargal has famous Sri Vidya Saraswathi temple which is situated or the pictorial background in which has a unique rock formation and a valley around this hill. Here there is one temple was dedicated to lord Shani seperately with a big statue measuring around 3 feet in high which is one of the biggest statue of the lord sheni in Andhra Pradesh.
The hillock of Vergal has multiple temples on the same hill.
1. Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple
2. Sri Vidya Saraswati temple
3. Lord Shanishwara Temple
4. Lord Shiva Temple
5. Few Vishnava Temples now completely damaged without any mola vigrahas in it.
This temple complex was a brain child of Sri Yamavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma scholared follower of goddesses Saraswathi astrologer and a vastu experter. Being a business man he has multi faceted activities to his credit.
2. Sri Vidya Saraswati temple
3. Lord Shanishwara Temple
4. Lord Shiva Temple
5. Few Vishnava Temples now completely damaged without any mola vigrahas in it.
This temple complex was a brain child of Sri Yamavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma scholared follower of goddesses Saraswathi astrologer and a vastu experter. Being a business man he has multi faceted activities to his credit.
In 1998 the building process for the above temple was activated under the group who called themselves as Satya patam seva samethi. This committee has started searching for a convenient place to built a temple.
Ultimately they selected the hillock of Vergal were 400 years old Shambu Deva Temple was situated. This temple is 2 feet below the ground level and one has to pass crawling of the ground for few feets to reach the main Shiva lingam. Sorrounding this temple were two ancient Vaishnaya Temples which were built during or before the Kakatiya rulers. There is a big Victory Pillar made of rock which is around 30 feet in height. The Vicotry Pillar has the statues of SitaRama Lakshmana, Goddesses Lakshmi and entwined couple of snakes.
On Vasantha Panchami of 1989 the Bhoomi pooja was performed and the foundation stone was laid for the temple of Sri Saraswathi Devi. It should be noted on this day they had only Rs. 2700 only.When they started propagating about the process of building Saraswathi Temple of donations poured in as a flood. In this way the construction process continued without any hindrance with the help of Lord Saraswathi.
On 1992 Magashudda Trayodashi Pushpagiri petadipate Sri Sri Sri Vidya Nrusinha Bharati Swamy has laid the foundation to the statues of Goddesses Sri Vidya Saraswathi Devi and Lord Shani statues in a temple. This temple was later dedicated to Kanchi Petam and a Vedic Patashala was started in 1999 by Sri Shankara Vijaya Saraswathi of Kanchi Petam and Lakshmi Ganapathi was inaugarated in 2001. The Expenditure crossed 1 crore of the rupees for building this temple. The temple has 13 and half acres of land on the east side were a park, library, hospital were planned in their future expansion.
Every day 100 of people were given free food to come to visit the temple at a big dining hall in the temple complex. During Dussehra period 1000's of devotees visit the temple every day. The Dussehra temple starts with Vigneshwara Pooja. Maha Abishekam Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana Chathu Sha shatyu pachara pooja, Arathi, Mantha Pushpam, Kukumarchana were performed. Laksha pooja Archana Pustaka Roopini Saraswathi Pooja Ashtothara Shathakalasha Abishekam On the last day of Vijayadarshanam of the goddesses Saraswati is decorated for devotees.
Pooja for Lord Shani Special pooja will be performed on every Shani Trayodashi which comes on the saturday. The poojas for Lord Shani were start on 5 a.m. in the morning which start with Ganapathi pooja and Japam, Homam will be performed with Tarpana to Lord Shani. The Lord Sheni will be worshipped with oil called as Taila Abishekam. The Homam for Lord Sheni will be ended at 12:00 noon with Poornahuthi, Arathi etc.,This is a very big event for this temple which attract 1000's of devotees from all over A.P and other places of India.
Some special poojas that are performed at Vargal Saraswathi temple are Chandi Homam which is a special event here.
Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of arts, music, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is considered as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe as per the Hindu Religion. Saraswati is regarded as the destroyer of chaos and confusion. Slokas on Saraswati form the part of prayers offered to the goddess. Saraswati Slokas/ Shlokas are as follows:
"Ya Devi Stuyate Nityam Vibhuhairvedaparagaih
Same Vasatu Jihvagre Brahmarupa Saraswati"
Meaning: Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, is praised by the intelligent who have mastered the Shastra (scriptures). She is the wife of the Creator. May she live on my tongue.
"Shrii Saraswatii Namahstubhyam Varade Kaama Ruupini
Twaam Aham Praarthane Devii Vidyaadaanam Cha Dehi Me"
Meaning: I bow to Goddess Saraswati, who fulfills the wishes of the devotees. I pray her to enlighten me with knowledge.
"Sarasvathi Namastubhyam, Varade Kaamaroopini
Vidyaarambham Karishyaami, Siddhir Bhavatu Mey Sada"
Meaning: Saraswati is the provider of boons and the one, who grants all our desires. As I begin my studies, I bow to the Goddess to help me in making it fruitful and make me successful in all my efforts.Yaa Kundendu tushaara haara-dhavalaa, Yaa shubhra-vastra'avritaa
Yaa brahma'achyuta shankara prabhritibhir Devai-sadaa Vanditaa
Saa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavatee Nihshesha jaadya'apahaa.
Shuklaam Brahmavichaara Saara paramaam Aadhyaam Jagadvyapinim,
Veena Pustaka Dhaarineem Abhayadaam Jaadya'andhakaara'apahaam
Haste Sphaatika Maalikam Vidadhateem
Padmasane Sansthitaam
Vande taam Parmeshwareem Bhagavateem Buddhipradaam Shardam.
English translation:She, who is as fair as the Kunda flower,the moon, and a garland of Tushar flowers;
She, whose hands are adorned by the excellent veena, and whose seat is the pure white lotus;
O Mother Goddess, remove my mental inertia!
She, whose hands are adorned by the excellent veena, and whose seat is the pure white lotus;
O Mother Goddess, remove my mental inertia!
Shri Vidya Saraswathi temple or Wargal Saraswathi temple is a Hindu temple. The deity of education in Hinduism is Goddess Saraswathi. It is among the few temples of Saraswathi in Andhra Pradesh. It is maintained by Kanchi Shankara Mutt. This temple complex was a brain child of Yayavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma, scholar follower of goddesses Saraswathi.
The temple has a Veda Paathashaala in its premises, where many students learn Vedas. There are about 300 students who are provided accommodation in the temple premises. Goddess Saraswathi is the goddess of arts, music, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswathi is considered as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, as per the Hindu Religion. Goddess Saraswathi is regarded as the destroyer of chaos and confusion.
The temple is famous for Akshara Abyasam(learning ceremony) for children.
Vasantha Panchami, Navartri Mahaotsavams and Shani Tryodasi festivals are being celebrated in a grand manner in this temple.
Shri Vidya Saaswati Devi temple is situated on a hillock (small hill) in the village of Vargal(Wargal). Shri Saraswathi Devi, Goddess of education and knowledge is the main deity of this temple. Shani Tryodasi is celebrated in Lord Shani temple.
The other temples located on the same hillock of Vargal are Lord Shani temple, Lord Lakshmi Ganapathi temple,Lord Shiva temple and few Vishnu temples. Now these temples are completely damaged without mula vigrahas(main deities) in them. These temples were built before Kakatiya rulers.
The history of Shri Vidya Saraswathi temple was that, on the day of Vasantha Panchami in 1989, Bhoomi pooja was performed and foundation stone was laid for the temple of Shri Vidya Saraswathi Devi.
On the day of Trayodasi of Maga Suddha month in 1992, "Pushpagiri Peetadhipathi Shri Shri Shri Vidya Nrusimha Bharthi Swamy" laid the foundation to the idols of Goddess Shri Saraswathi Devi and Lord Shaneeswara.
In 1998, Satya Patam Seva Samethi, a committee started temple building process, on this hillock where 400 years old temples were situated. In 1999, a Vedic Patashala(school) was started by "Shri Shankara Vijayendraa Saraswathi" of Kanchi Peetam.
Now the temple is maintained by "Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam". The temple complex was a brain child of Shri Yamavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma" scholar, astrolger, Vastu expert and follwer of Goddess Shri Saraswathi Devi.
Many families visit the temple for their children's Akshara abyasam (learning ceremony). Meals are provided free for all the devotees at the temple premises called as Nitya Annadanam.
Vasantha Panchami and Navaratri Utsava Mahotsavams are being celebrated every year in a grand manner. Vargal:
The temple has a Veda Paathashaala in its premises, where many students learn Vedas. There are about 300 students who are provided accommodation in the temple premises. Goddess Saraswathi is the goddess of arts, music, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswathi is considered as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, as per the Hindu Religion. Goddess Saraswathi is regarded as the destroyer of chaos and confusion.
The temple is famous for Akshara Abyasam(learning ceremony) for children.
Vasantha Panchami, Navartri Mahaotsavams and Shani Tryodasi festivals are being celebrated in a grand manner in this temple.
Shri Vidya Saaswati Devi temple is situated on a hillock (small hill) in the village of Vargal(Wargal). Shri Saraswathi Devi, Goddess of education and knowledge is the main deity of this temple. Shani Tryodasi is celebrated in Lord Shani temple.
The other temples located on the same hillock of Vargal are Lord Shani temple, Lord Lakshmi Ganapathi temple,Lord Shiva temple and few Vishnu temples. Now these temples are completely damaged without mula vigrahas(main deities) in them. These temples were built before Kakatiya rulers.
The history of Shri Vidya Saraswathi temple was that, on the day of Vasantha Panchami in 1989, Bhoomi pooja was performed and foundation stone was laid for the temple of Shri Vidya Saraswathi Devi.
On the day of Trayodasi of Maga Suddha month in 1992, "Pushpagiri Peetadhipathi Shri Shri Shri Vidya Nrusimha Bharthi Swamy" laid the foundation to the idols of Goddess Shri Saraswathi Devi and Lord Shaneeswara.
In 1998, Satya Patam Seva Samethi, a committee started temple building process, on this hillock where 400 years old temples were situated. In 1999, a Vedic Patashala(school) was started by "Shri Shankara Vijayendraa Saraswathi" of Kanchi Peetam.
Now the temple is maintained by "Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam". The temple complex was a brain child of Shri Yamavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma" scholar, astrolger, Vastu expert and follwer of Goddess Shri Saraswathi Devi.
Many families visit the temple for their children's Akshara abyasam (learning ceremony). Meals are provided free for all the devotees at the temple premises called as Nitya Annadanam.
Vasantha Panchami and Navaratri Utsava Mahotsavams are being celebrated every year in a grand manner. Vargal:
- On the day of Vasantha Panchami in 1989, Bhoomi Pooja was performed and foundation stone was laid for the temple of Sri Vidya Saraswathi Devi.
- On the day of Trayodasi of Maga Suddha month in 1992, "Pushpagiri Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Sri Vidya Nrusimha Bharthi Swamy" laid the foundation to the idols of Goddess Sri Saraswati Devi and Lord Shaneeswara.
- In 1998, Satya Patam Seva Samethi, a committee started temple building process on this hillock where 400 years old temples were situated.
- In 1999, a Vedic Patashala(School) was started by "Sri Shankara Vijaya Saraswathi" of Kanchi Petam.
- Now the temple is maintained by "Kanchi Kamakoti Petam".
- The temple complex was a brain child of Sri Yamavaram Chandrashekhara Sharma" Scholared, Astrolger, Vastu experter and follwer of Goddess Sri Saraswathi Devi.
Important Festivals:
Sri Saraswathi Devi Temple: Vasantha Panchami and Navaratri Utsava Mahotsavams are being celebrated every year in a grand manner.
Lord Shani Temple: Shani Tyrodasi is the most auspicious day for the Lord Shani which falls on the Saturday coincides with Tyrodasi, the 13th day in a fortnight of Hindu Calendar On this day special rituals are being performed to the Lord.
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