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Kala Bhairava temple
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The Kala Bhairava temple near Simhachala is considered as one of the few ancient Kala Bhairava temple complexes in the southern part of the country.
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The Kala Bhairava temple near Simhachala is considered as one of the few ancient Kala Bhairava temple complexes in the southern part of the country.
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The temple complex is unique as it is a Shaivaite temple complex attached to the Simhachalam Devasthanam. "There is a theory that the Simhachalam temple complex, which is a revered Vaishnavaite temple complex, may have been a Shaivaite temple complex
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especially considering the fact that the vigraha resembles the Shivalinga stone. However, this is just a theory that can be debated and proved otherwise. There are many other explanations to the origins of Simhachalam and the Kala Bhairava temple complex. But
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According to history, the Kala Bhairava temple was constructed by the E.Ganga ruler Choda Ganga deva of ancient Kalinga, who had also built many Shaivaite temples in the region, much before they were influenced by the Vaishnavaite faith after they shifted base to odisha
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At present, the temple complex is in a bad shape and has been virtually left to fend for itself. One of the reasons for it being in such a state is the temple's obscure location due to which many are not aware of its presence. Another reason might be that many of its
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properties are under dispute, One of the temple priests said, "Take a look at the path, it has been left untouched and uncleared for a while now. The temple lands are being controlled partly by the forest department and partly by the revenue department.
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According to the legend, Kala Bhairava is the god of all seasons and is exposed to the cold winds of the winter, the rain during monsoon and the heat during summer. Hence, the vigraha is not covered. Myth says that though Lord Narsimha is known to be a fierce
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manifestation of Shiva and hence in the old days, people used to visit the Kala Bhairava temple to pacify Lord Shiva before they visited Simhachala.
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