Gutika Siddeswaram Siva Ista kameswari Temple Timings Darshan Rooms & Route map

Gutika Sideeswaram Temple Udayagiri Abhishekam, Sparsha Darshan Temple timings. Check Gutika Siddeswaram Temple Annadanam Timings, Route map & Accommodation Room Booking Facilties.

Nallamala Forests In AP starts from Srisailam and continue for 300 km in different regions and ends with Tirumala Seshachalam Forests. In these strip of forest hills many Spiritual places and Siva temples are constructed Eons ago in deep forests. One of the most famous is Gutika Siddeswaram Temple located 30 KM away from udayagiri town. Siddeswaram comes under Seetharampuram forest division and visiting here once makes people blessed by both Shiva & Parvati.

History of Gutika Siddeswaram Siva – Ista kameswari devi Temple:

The temple inscription states that this kshetra was the peetam of Sage Agastya (one for saptarshi & Chiranjeevi) in Kaliyga. Sage agastya has lived for some years doing severe penance. After Sati devi self immolation in Daksha Yagna she took a re-birth as Parvati Devi (daughter or King Parvata and Mena devi). During their wedding Agastya sage was not able to visit in time due to his old age. So He prayed for Lord Shiva and parvati to convey his regard seeing their Kalyana Mahotsavam. While praying to shiva and he took a swallow of air, In that instant Lord shiva manifested with Ista Kameswari devi before the sage. Then Agastya performed marriage for them with his own hands and attained divine enlightment here. There are many reference about the importance of Agastya sage in Indian Mythology and he migrated to present day kerala state after his stay. Siddeswara is the name given to Shiva here and Ista Kameswari is the name for Parvati devi. There are a number attractions in Siddeswaram forest temple with caves of Maharshis, Stone of Sage Agastya used for his Tapas & Nandi dhara water stream with medicinal benefits. Lord Shiva appeared here in a jiffy amount of time taken for a hiccup. So in Telugu it is called Gutiaka Siddeswaram.

Rennovation and Nirata Annadana Facilties by Sadguru Kasi Nayana Swamy:

Sadguru sri Kasi Reddy Nayana or Kasi Jejinayana was born in Manchalagatla village in Kadapa district. He was born to be a Yogi and travelled many places for doing penance. While going to Garudadri hill on his way he has to cross the present day Siddeswaram forest. At the present day temple location, Sri Istakameswari Devi and Lord Siddeswara swamy are lost to time without Puja & their temples went underground. From three to four centuries the temples are ruined due to natural causes. Kasi Nayana swamy stopped by Sri Istakameswari Ammavaru here by calling his name. He asked here who is she and he cannot see her because its her invisible form. Ammavaru told that she is Isthakameswari and she wanted him to rennovate the current temple ruins.

Kasi nayana swamy promised her he will come back after his Tapasya on garudadri in Ahobilam. Nearly after 30 years Kasi Nayana Swamy returned to present day Siddeswaram Temple premises and re-instituted Shiva Linga & Istha Kameswari devi temples. His favourite and advent devotee Siddayya swamy was appointed as the caretaker of temple & Kasi nayana Swamy started Nirata Annadanam Scheme in the deep forest for visitors. Right now the temple is managed by the sons of Sri Siddayya Swamy and they also provide free accommodation Facilities for night stay & Free Annadanam Morning, Afternoon and Evening.

Gutika Siddeswara Swamy Ishta Kameswari temple Route Map & Darshan Guide:

Sri Siddeswara Swamy and Ista Kameswari temples are located at the base of Siddeswarm Forest hill. Nearest town or city is Udayagiri. It is advised to go by car or own vehicle for comfortable trip. Siddeswaram Forest Route will start from the Main temple Arch on Seetharampuram – Udayagiri National highway. Refer the google maps location below and save your destination for best route.

Sri Siddeswara Swamy temple is open every day except on Grahan days. All festivals in Hindu calendar are celebrated in temple by Puraris. Check the Gutika Siddeswaram Temple Timings below:

Sadguru Kasinayana Swamy was the Annadana prabhu in Rayalaseema region. His severe penance for 15 years in Kashi granted divine darshan by Goddess Annapurneswari. She bestowed him with unlimited capacity to provide Annadanam in any place started in his name. Siddeswaram also have two Annadana Satram for tourists & devotees. Even the meal or Break-fast provided have complete thali with all items. There is a Gosala in Gutika Siddeswaram temple. One is maintained and operated by the temple pujaris Siddayya & kasi swamy, other is maintained by Sadguru kasi Reddy nayana Annadana Trust. Maha Siva Ratri celebrations are very popular and the arrangements here are very good.

Gutika Siddeswaram Important Facts to know & Benefits of visiting here:

Siddeswaram temple complex is in deep forests and only a ghat road is the path to reach there. There are no Vehicle service points or other facilities here once you enter the Temple arch.

There is no Mobile signal coverage near the temple and devotees should come out of forest for proper communication.

Best days & time to visit is Sivaratri three festive days, Sankranti, Ugadi, Dussera, Masa Sivaratri (Day before Amavasya) every month and all other Hindu temples.

Devotees must bring the items before hand for Rudrabhishekam. The Gutika Siddeswaram Temple is a plastic free zone. Please carry the trash with you after visitng the temple to outside of forest.

Every Monday morning @ 06:00 AM Shuttle Bus service was provided by APSRTC for Gutika Siddeswaram & Bhiravakona from Udayagiri.

The forests around Gutika Siddeswaram has a big water stream & there are Neolithic human settlements, Cave paintings by early humans can be seen with forest officials permission.

Doing Abhishekam at Gutika Siddeswaram is a very special one because any person can enter the temple inner sanctum & do the abhishekam by their own hands to Lord Siddeswara Swamy. The pujaris guide the devotees to do abhishekam by chanting mantras.

Another main attraction here is Ista Kameswari Amman temple. Goddess here has Fox as the vahanam in her idol. Fox in hindu mythology considered as Lucky sign. Ista Kameswari will grant the wishes just by her divine darshan.

Devotees can perform Mahanyasa Rudrabhishekam, Annabhishekam, Chandi Homam, Kunkuma Puja, Rudra Homam, Navagraha Homam.

Many peopel who are initiated with mantra japams visit siddeswaram for fastest success in their spiritual journey. From thousands of years Siddeswara Kona is home of Rishis, Tapasyas & tantric worshippers.

There are many temples located in Siddeswara Kona check the List Below: