Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple Panagal

Located in Panagal, within the city and district of Nalgonda in Telangana, this temple stands as a testament to the Chola period, having been constructed by the Kunduru Chola dynasty with later contributions from the Kakatiya rulers.

The temple’s architecture reflects the distinct Chola style, making it a significant heritage site protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and recognized as a state heritage monument.

Devotees visiting Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple can also offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya, who are enshrined as other deities within the temple complex. The temple is open daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours till 8:00 PM on special days.

The best time to visit is during the winter months from November to February, especially in the morning hours between 8 AM and 12 PM, when the temple atmosphere is serene and conducive for darshan.

The temple offers free darshan to all visitors, and devotees can participate in poojas such as Abhishekam and Archana, conducted in Telugu and Sanskrit.

Major festivals celebrated here include Maha Shivaratri in February-March and Karthika Masam in November-December, during which special annadanam (community meals) and prasadam distribution are organized.

Basic prasadam like vibhuti, kumkum, and occasional sweets or pongal is distributed by the priests on regular days.

Visitors are requested to adhere to the traditional dress code: men should wear dhoti, kurta, or full-length trousers with a shirt, while women are encouraged to wear saree, salwar kameez, or churidar. Shorts, sleeveless attire, and western casuals are to be avoided.

Reaching the temple is convenient from Hyderabad via the Hyderabad–Vijayawada Highway (NH 65) or the Ibrahimpatnam-Nalgonda route, covering approximately 100–104 km.

From Nalgonda town, the temple is just 4 km away in Panagal village, accessible by auto-rickshaw or taxi from the Nalgonda Bus Stand or Railway Station. The nearest railway station is Nalgonda (5 km), while Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is about 115 km away.

Basic open parking is available near the temple, and there is wheelchair accessibility up to the outer courtyard. Photography is permitted in the outer courtyards and mandapam, but flash photography is strictly prohibited inside the inner sanctums.

For accommodation, nearby Nalgonda town offers options like Hotel Manorama, JSR Grand, and Sai Krishna Residency.

Pilgrims can also explore nearby attractions such as Pachala Someswara Temple, Nalgonda Fort, Udayasamudra (Panagal Cheruvu), and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam & Wildlife area, making a visit to Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple Panagal a spiritually enriching and culturally immersive experience.