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= Nagalamadike Subramanya Swamy Temple =

Anthya Subramanya, Nagalamadike Subramanya Swamy Temple
Content:

1.     Introduction

2.     History of Subramanya Swamy Temple

3.     Attractions

a)     Idol at The Sanctum Sanctorum

4.     Events

a)      Brahma Rathotsava

b)       Parusha

5.      How to Reach Nagalamadike

6.      References

Introduction
Nagalamadike Subramanya Swamy Temple at Pavagada is one of the important spiritual centers that has been attracting devotees from far and near, especially during the period of Karthika Maasa which begins with the new moon in November. This temple is situated on the banks of the River North Pinayakini. It is located just 15 km away from Pavagada Taluk, Karnataka. Nagalamadike Subramanya Swamy Temple has many interesting legends associated with the place and is very popular among residents living in this region for the beautiful idol of Lord Subramanya and divinity associated with its origin.

History
Known as ‘Roddam Munnur Harive' earlier, this region was under the rule of the Nolamba Pallavas. The entire region is verdant with lush green pastures where deer used to live in huge numbers. Nagalamadike was initially an agrahara or a small village inhabited mainly by Brahmins. The legend dates back to four centuries ago when a temple priest, Sri Annam Bhattaru used to go to Kukke Subramanya Temple every year to attend the rathotsava or car festival.

One year, when Annam Bhattaru had grown very old, he found it difficult to reach the temple on time. To the utter amazement and surprise of the other devotees, the ratha (chariot) refused to budge. Furthermore, Lord Subramanya appeared and instructed one of his devotees not to perform any ritual until Annam Bhattaru had arrived. And true to his word, the ratha moved only after Annam Bhattaru made his appearance. Lord Subramanya later instructed Annam Bhattaru to continue his poojas at Nagalamadike itself and also bade him to take the naghabharana or the ornaments with him from Kukke Subramanya; and this is still worshiped with utmost devotion at the time of the rathotsava or car festival.

Lord Subramanya appeared in Sri Annam Bhattaru’s dream one day and informed him that he would be in the North Pinayakini River. The Lord instructed Bhattaru to excavate his idol and establish a temple. On digging, people of the village retrieved the Mulavigraha or the main idol which was consecrated, and a temple was built. Years later, a bigger temple was constructed when Roddam Balasubbiah had a dream, asking him to build a temple. Till today, the family of Balasubbiah provides food to devotees at the time of the rathotsava.

Nagalamadike is actually in the border region between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and the residents here predominantly speak Telugu. ‘Nagala’ in Telugu means ‘snake’ or ‘naga’ and the temple came to be known as Nagalamadaka in Telugu and Nagalamadike in Kannada. Sri Annam Bhattaru established a temple with three stones pointing toward three directions and one stone was placed over them. Here he performed poojas. Even today his successors perform poojas here.

It is believed that Subramanya or Kumara Swami merged with the snake, Vaasuki near Kumara Dhara River in a forest. This place is today famous as Kukke Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada, Sulya Taluk and is considered as Adi Subramanyam, Adi meaning ‘the first’. Around this region three Subramanyam centers are famous including Kukke Sri Subramanya, Sri Ghati Subramanya also known as ‘Madhya Subramanyam’ or ‘the one in the middle’ and Sri Nagalamadike Kshetra Subramanya which is the Antya Subramanyam or the last Subramanyam.

It is also believed that Lord Sriram was supposed to have visited and stayed in this place for a short period. It is here that his brother Lakshmana, who had been obedient till then, had argued against his brother; the natives of this place are hence known for their attitude of dissent.

Idol at the Sanctum Sanctorum
The idol found by Sri Annam Bhattaru which you can see in the Nagalamadike Subramanya Swamy Temple is beautiful and about 2 feet and 9 inches in height. It has seven snake heads. The body is coiled into two circles and the idol is in a standing posture on a rock.

The beautiful idol of Nagappa which is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple bewitches devotees with its seven-hooded snake. Devotees throng in large numbers to the temple to perform various poojas such as the Sarpasamskara, Nagaprathishta, and Nagadosha parihaara and so on. They worship another deity by the name Theetenagappa who is believed to heal all illness. The idol is believed to be growing in stature daily and is also called the Udbhava Murthy or the ‘self-manifested idol’. There are also temples dedicated to Eshwara and Anjaneya.

Brahma Rathotsava
Every year, on the occasion of Pushya Shuddha Shashti, the grand Brahma Rathotsava is observed. Pushya month falls between December-January and shashti is the 6th day of the 14 day phase of moon, while shuddha shashti is   the sixth day after every full moon day. The Ratotsava or car festival attracts huge crowds of people. After the Ratotsava a ten-day Dhanagala Jatra is held. Facilities for stay, free food or annadhanam as well as distribution of clothes to the needy are organized during this occasion by the Nagalamadike Subramanya Vasavi Charitable Trust.

Parusha
This is an annual fair is held at Sri Nagalamadike Subramanya Swami temple during the month of Pushya. The fair is considered to be one of the biggest fairs in the district with more than fifty thousand devotees participating in it. The five-day festival is celebrated from Shuddha Panchami to Shuddha Navami. Panchami means the fifth day and Navami, the ninth day. Shuddha means after full moon. On these days, the banks of Pinayakini River as well as the temple are illuminated.

About Nagalamadike
Nagalamadike is a Village in Pavagada Taluk in Tumkur District of Karnataka State, India. It belongs to Bangalore Division. It is located 115 KM towards North from District head quarters Tumakuru. 16 KM from Pavagada Gramantara. 160 KM from State capital Bangalore

Nagalamadike Pin code is 572136 and postal head office is Palavalli.

Nearby Taluks to Nagalamadike
Nagalamadike is surrounded by

Pavagada Taluk towards South ,

Ramagiri Taluk towards East ,

Kambadur Taluk towards North ,

Penukonda Taluk towards East.

This Place is in the border of the Tumkur District and Anantapur District. Anantapur District Roddam is South towards this place. It is near to the Andhra Pradesh State Border.

Demographics of Nagalamadike
Kannada is the Local Language here.

By Rail
There is no railway station near to Nagalamadike in less than 10 km. Malugur Rail Way Station (near to Hindupur), Hindupur Rail Way Station (near to Hindupur) are the Rail way stations reachable from nearby towns. However Bellary Jn Rail Way Station is major railway station 130 KM near to Nagalamadike

By Road
Pavagada, Hindupur are the nearby by towns to Nagalamadike having road connectivity to Nagalamadike.

Tourist Places Nearby Nagalamadike:

 * Madhugiri,  64km


 * Chitradurga,117km
 * Shivagange, 127km
 * Lepakshi, 56km
 * Puttaparthi 50 km
 * Tumkur 108km
 * Nandhi Hills 108 km

The nearest railway station in and around Nagalamadike
The nearest railway station to Nagalamadike is Penukonda which is located in and around 26.3 kilometer distance. The following table shows other railway stations and its distance from Mamakudi.

Nearest airport to Nagalamadike
Nagalamadike‘s nearest airport is Sri Sathya Sai Airport situated at 45.6 KM distance. Few more airports around Nagalamadike are as follows.

Nearest districts to Nagalamadike
Nagalamadike is located around 98.4 kilometer away from its district head quarter tumkur. The other nearest district head quarters is anantapur situated at 61.9 KM distance from Nagalamadike. Surrounding districts from Nagalamadike are as follows.

Nearest town/city to Nagalamadike
Nagalamadike‘s nearest town/city/important place is Pavagada located at the distance of 29.2 kilometer. Surrounding town/city/TP/CT from Nagalamadike are as follows.

Schools in and around Nagalamadike
Nagalamadike nearest schools has been listed as follows. Primary School Field12.9 KM.School12.9 KM.Girls High School13.5 KM.Elementary School Chlomerri17.9 KM.Chlomerri High School18.0 KM.

References:

 * 1) http://www.hikeezee.com/explore/destinations/nagalamadaka-subramanya-swamy-temple-3320
 * 2) [Http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Tumkur/Pavagada/Nagalamadike http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Tumkur/Pavagada/Nagalamadike]
 * 3) http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://wikiedit.org/India/Nagalamadike/223326/&gws_rd=cr&ei=pLXnVqD8GcOAjwP8052wBg