The primary deity of the Challapalli royal dynasty, who currently govern the temple, is Sri Subramanyeswar Swamy. The Sri Sakaleswara Swamy temple, which is located next to the Mopidevi Temple, features a Swayambhu (self-manifested) Shiva Lingam. Sagara Chakravarthy, Sri Rama's grandfather, revered this Lingam, hence the temple's name. When floods swept through the village of Mopidevi in 1783, people discovered about the Lingam. The temple was later built by the local landlord, Adusumilli Gangubhotlu. Currently, the Sri Sakaleswara Swamy temple is run by the Adusumulli family.

The history of Mopidevi Temple

According to the ancient Sthala Puranas, this temple's Swayambhu was Subramanyeswar Swamy. In one dream, Subramanyeswar Swamy told a potter named Veeravarapu Parvathalu that there was a Lingam in the anthill in the village of Mopidevi. A devoted follower of Subramanyeswar Swamy, the potter was.

The following day, the potter told the locals about his dream. They proceeded to the anthill and began excavating. They were shocked to discover a Swayambhu Lingam. Since Subramanyeswar Swamy holds Nandi, Garuda, and the Cock in high regard, Parvathalu created additional clay idols of them. After that, he cooked the gods in the Bhatti (furnace) to solidify and preserve the shape of the clay idols.

The Advantages of Mopidevi Temple Worship:

·        Those who are childless pray at the temple of Mopidevi.

·        Couples with children who spend a night in the Mopidevi temple are blessed by the main deity.

·        When a woman wishes to become a mother, she makes a cradle out of a saree and hangs it on a temple tree

·        The Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Pooja, Rahu Ketu Dosha Pooja, and Anapathya Dosha Pooja are among the fundamental poojas performed at the temple to treat certain conditions pertaining to vision, ear infections, and skin disorders.

·        Here, those looking for a compatible life mate can find what they're looking for. They provide Subramanyeswar Swamy Pongal, which is cooked with rice and jaggery, as Prasadam.

Temple Timings

Morning: The Mopidevi temple is open from 5.30 AM to 1.00 PM

Evening: The temple is open from 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM

I Personally recommended for toldi (Frist) Darshan at 5:30AM

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Distance: Challapalli to Mopidevi distance 5 km and 5-10 min Journey

Route map:  Directions

Other resources: The Hindu