The presiding deity is Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Sri Uma Vaasuki Ravi Someswara Swamy, accompanied by Goddess Parvati (Uma Devi).
Where is Juttiga Shivalayam located?
Juttiga Shivalayam, also known as Sri Uma Vaasuki Ravi Someswara Swamy Temple, is situated in Juttiga village near Tanuku in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the significance of the name “Sri Uma Vaasuki Ravi Someswara Swamy”?
Each part of the deity’s name represents a divine element:
Uma – Goddess Parvati, the embodiment of devotion and love.
Vaasuki – The sacred serpent who wrapped around Shiva’s neck.
Ravi – The Sun God, representing power and energy.
Together, they signify the unity of nature, energy, and divinity in Lord Shiva.
What benefits are believed to be gained by visiting this temple?
It is believed that worshipping Sri Uma Vaasuki Ravi Someswara Swamy helps devotees overcome health problems, planetary doshas, and fear of serpents, and grants peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
