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Nagulamadaka is a small village in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. This is considered to be one of the holiest places for the devotees of Lord Subramanya (Younger son of Lord Shiva). There are three main temples of Lord Subramanya and the idol in each temple is known with a name in each temple. Lord Aadi (first) Subramanya is located in Kukke Subramanya temple, Lord Madhya (middle) Subramanya is located in Ghati Subramanya temple and Lord Anthya (last) Subramanya is located in Nagulamadaka Subramanya Swaami Temple. Devotees worship Lord who is in the form of Seven headed snake. This place is also known as Nagulamadake.
History
The history of this place goes back to more than 400 years and here is the story that was passed on to generations through the word of mouth. Priest named "Sri Annam Battaru" used to visit Kukke Subramanya temple every year on the eve of Rathotsavam (Celebration of carrying Lord Subramanya on a Chariot). Years later when "Sri Annam Battaru" grew old he couldn't make it to the Rathotsavam on time and according to the story, the ratham (chariot) of Lord Subramanya did not move until Sri Annam Battaru came to that place.
As days passed on one night Lord Subramanya appeared in the dreams of Battaru and told him that Lord himself is there in the north of Pinakini River under the ground, bring the Lord up and establish a temple there. Listening to the words of Battaru people started digging for the idol of Lord and excavated the present Mulavigraha (main idol).
The beautiful statue of the deity, which was found by Sri Annam Battaru is 2 feet and 9 inches long having seven snake heads. And the rest of his body is in round shape in two circles. The statue is in standing position on a rock. Installing the Idols of Lord Subramanya and his two wives near and inside the temple is considered to be a holy act and devotees believe that their wishes come true by doing this.