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Sri Moolastaneswara Swamy Temple

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Sri Moolastaneswara Swamy Temple located at Mulapeta in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is the oldest temple Sri Shaiva Kshetra from 11th Century. This temple is in the west side of the Nellore City.[1]

History

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Mulasthaneswara temple is also famous as Mulapet Shivalayam which is said to be 1400 years old, located in the heart of the Nellore city dedicated to one of the variations of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival which is celebrated with great pomp and exuberance over here. The temple is believed to be powerful and devotees give away generous offerings to the residing deity.

Tikkana Somayaji started a Mahabharatha translation into Telugu only after offering prayers to the deity here.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Mulasthaneswara Swami Temple nellore Religious Places". maachittoor.com. 2012-11-30. Archived from the original on 2012-11-30.
  2. ^ "Sri Moolastaneswara Swamy Temple, Nellore | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Government of Andhra Pradesh | India". Retrieved 2024-09-23.