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Panchadarla Temple in state of utter is neglect
Panchadarla temple, which was constructed by the Eastern Chalukya Cholas in the ninth century, is in state of utter neglect. There are several inscriptions dating back to 14th century found on the pillars of the mandapam in the temple. Hundreds of soaps and shampoo sachets are found floating in the water tank near temple premises which is fed by a perennial water source.
Visakhapatnam: Panchadarla temple, which was constructed by the Eastern Chalukya Cholas in the ninth century, is in state of utter neglect. There are several inscriptions dating back to 14th century found on the pillars of the mandapam in the temple. Hundreds of soaps and shampoo sachets are found floating in the water tank near temple premises which is fed by a perennial water source. But neither the archaeology department nor the tourism or endowments department are not taking any responsibility for properly maintaining or conserving this heritage structure.
Highlights:
- Hundreds of soaps and shampoo sachets are found floating in the water tank near temple premises which is fed by a perennial water source
- The temple is deprived of income as entry is free for devotees
- The temple is maintained from the income generated from the farm lands donated by Rajas of Vizianagaram
- With picturesque surroundings, it can become the delight of tourists if the endowments and tourism department take initiative to develop the temple
If the tourism department takes initiative and develops this temple, which is dotted with picturesque surroundings, it can become the delight of tourists.On Maha Sivaratri, the temple situated in Dharabhogapuram village near Yelamanchili, comes alive with the footfall of thousands of devotees, who have a holy dip in the tank. The temple derived its name Panchadarla from five jets of water coming out of five fountains, which receive their supplies from a natural perennial spring. Locals said the water, which is believed to wash away sins, has its source in Varanasi.
Speaking to The Hans India, temple priest Vamsi Krishna, said: “No revenue is generated as no entry fee is being collected from the devotees. The temple will get income only during Maha Shivaratri and Kartikamasam. But that is not enough for the maintenance of the temple and staff. Rajas from Vizianagaram had donated agricultural lands to the temple and income being generated from the lands, we are managing the temple.”
Uma Shankar Kirana and General Store owner at the entrance of the temple said that during Maha Shivaratri and Karthikamasam the temple was flooded with devotees. Local devotees whitewash the stone walls and pillars, he added. S Venkateswarlu working in Hetero Pharma Company, who hails from Adilabad in Telangana, said that there is no guide to explain the significance of the temple.
By Phani Suni
