Nestled atop Chilupurgutta Hill in Jangaon District, Telangana, the Sri Bugulu Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a sacred destination revered as the Telangana Tirupati. This ancient shrine, surrounded by serene landscapes, draws thousands of devotees seeking blessings from Lord Srinivasa, the embodiment of compassion and divine refuge.
The Divine Legend
According to legend, Lord
Srinivasa faced financial hardship before his divine marriage to Goddess
Padmavathi on Vaisakha Suddha Dashami, Friday. On Sage Narada’s
advice, he borrowed money from Kubera, with Lord Brahma, Lord
Maheshwara, and Ashwathama signing as witnesses. Srinivasa promised
to repay the interest during Kali Yuga and the principal at its end.
After the grand wedding, King
Thondaman built a temple near Seshachala Pushkarini as a permanent
abode for the Lord. Later, when Goddess Mahalakshmi returned, Srinivasa
transformed into Shilaamurthy (stone form).
Arrival at Chilupurgutta
Burdened by debt and
sorrow, Lord Srinivasa left Tirumala and reached Chilupurgutta, resting
in a cave with his head bowed in despair. The term “Gubulu” (meaning
dejected) gradually evolved into “Bugulu”, giving rise to the name Sri
Bugulu Venkateswara Swamy.
The idol here depicts Lord
Srinivasa in a resting posture, symbolizing divine patience and relief from
worldly burdens.
Temple History
- Believed to have been built in the 14th
century during the Kakatiya reign.
- The temple was once surrounded by
dense forests where sages performed penance.
- The Akhand Deepam (eternal
lamp) burns continuously at the Lord’s feet — devotees believe that seeing
this sacred flame fulfills heartfelt wishes.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is renowned
for granting relief from debts, worries, and fears. Devotees chant:
“Kali kalmasha naashaaya
kaamithartha pradaayine
Chilupurigiri nivaasaaya Srinivaasaya mangalam”
Those who perform eleven
circumambulations around the temple are believed to have their desires
fulfilled. Newly married couples visit here seeking divine blessings for
prosperity and harmony.
Festivals
- Vaisakha Suddha Dashami:
Celebrated as the divine wedding day of Lord Srinivasa and Goddess
Padmavathi.
- Annual Brahmotsavam:
A grand event featuring processions, special pujas, and cultural
performances.