It is said that dhadichi maharshi donated his spinal chord to Lord Indra which is highly unimaginably powerful. Lord Indra killed a demon named kartabha with vajra ayudha given by dhadichi.

The sons of kartabha, Pippala and Aswattha waged a war as an avenge to their father’s death.

Maharshi Agasthya sought the help of Shani Dev to kill these demons. Shani Dev killed these demons and as a mark of glorious victory and based on the advice of maharshis, shani installed Shiva lingam to escape from Brahma hatya sin.

So, whoever worships this Shiva lingam with gingelly oil is blessed by Shani Dev and one can mitigate the impacts of Shani period.

Mandapalli Temple History

It was mentioned in the Markandeya Purana that whoever performs Thailabhishekam for Shiva at Mandapalli Mandeswara Swamy Temple will be relieved from Shani Dosha.

Devotees used to perform Poojas for Nageswara Lingam to get rid of Naga Dosha. This Linga was installed and worshipped by the Serpent Karkotaka.

Brahmeswara Lingam was installed by Lord Brahma.

Sage Gouthama installed Venugopala Swamy as the Kshetra Palaka.

Shani Trayodasi, Masa Sivaratri and Maha Sivaratri will be celebrated in a grand.

Devotees used to perform Abhishekam for Lord Siva with gingelly oil.

Shani Trayodasi occurs twice in four months. Temple will be heavily crowded on Shani Trayodasi which comes before Amavasya than on Shani Trayodasi before Pournami day.

Lord Siva is called by Mandeswara Swamy, who resides here with his consorts Parvati Devi.