Information of Adisila Kshetram, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

Adisila Kshetram is located in the village named Modalikallu, in the district of Mahaboob Nagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is nearly 18 Kms away from Gadwal. The primary deity of this shrine is Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy. In Sanskrit language, the word "Adisila" literally means "the first stone". The same word is translated as Modalikallu in Telugu language. Therefore, this shrine is popularly called as Adisila Kshetram. According to the local legends and religious scholars, during the ancient and medieval period this temple was called as Rudrachalam and Girishachalam. This place is also presently called as Madikal which is a short form of Modalikallu. It is one of the most sought after and frequently visited Hindu temple in this district by adherent devotees and pilgrims.

Adisila Kshetram Religious Significance

As per the history of this particular place, Lord Brahma has largely created a unique rock from which Lord Sri Laxmi Venkateswara Swamy is perfectly emanated, so, exclusively from that auspicious day onwards it is known as Adisila Kshetram. At this shrine in one huge rock, one can witness the carving of Bhudevi, Sridevi, Anantha Seyanamurthy, Narsimhaswamy and Sri Anjaneya Swamy. According to the local legends, the Gadwal ruler named Sri Pedda Soma Bhopala has in a successful manner reconstructed this shrine. In Brahmanda Puranam, the significance and glory of this place was largely mentioned. On the other hand, the main deity is also known as Thimmappa. The local people mostly prefer to call this Lord by this particular name more affectionately. There is a sacred water body or Pushkarini nearer to this shrine. The sevas related to this shrine that can largely offered by the adherent devotees and pilgrims are Rice donation for free food supply, free marriage arrangement, prasadam donation and festival expenses.

Adisila Kshetram Architectural Significance

In Adisila Kshetram, the idol of Lord Sri Laxmi Venkateswara swamy is installed on a raised platform in this shrine. The shrine is built as the South Indian medieval Hindu temple architectural styles and patterns with a lot of perfection. It is a moderate in size and structure Hindu temple in this region. It is a highly walled or fortified temple with an entry and exist gateways. The ceiling and flooring of this shrine is very attractive in many aspects. The pillars of this temple have images of local Gods and Goddesses carved in it to a great extent. This temple has all kinds of modern facilities at the temple premises for the comfort of the visiting adherent devotees. The tower or vihmana of the main temple is moderate in height when compared to other Hindu temples of this region.

Festivals at Adisila Kshetram

The Brahmostavam of Adisila Kshetram is celebrated every year on the auspicious day of Margasira Pournami. It is to be highly noted that Pilgrims and adherent devotees from the state of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh also visit this shrine. Most of the Hindu minor and major festivals are marked with special homams and poojas with a lot of perfection. At this particular shrine, devotees and pilgrims indulge in various kinds of religious activities and functions for better health and wealth for personal and professional life. The temple management makes special arrangements in order to meet the crowd of adherent devotee's religious needs and demands on the festive and auspicious days at this shrine. Most of the Hindu major and minor festivals are grandly celebrated in a grand manner at this particular temple with active participation of local people, adherent devotees and pilgrims.