History of Goddess Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi

Goddess Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi 

South India is the Treasure House of many good temples. Among them Sri  Vasavi Kanyaka parameshwari temple, which is situated in Penugonda, a village town is in west Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. At present, the said temple is fascinating with a multi-colored (Gali Gopuram) seven storied tower with a beautiful architecture. This Penugonda Kshetram is a holy  place of Vysyas and considered as the ‘kasi of Vysyas'. 

Before the birth of   Goddess Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi

Kusuma Sresti , the king of vysyas was ruling the kingdom making PENUGONDA (Jestasailam) as capital city for all the 18 paraganas during 10th –11th Century A.D.  Kusumamba was his wife. They were ideal couple and led a peaceful domestic life. They were worshipping Lord Siva (Nagareswara swamy) as the part of their daily duties. His Kingdom was part and parcel of Vengidesha, which was ruled by Vishnu Vardhana-7 or Vimaladitya Maharaj.

Though they had spent many years of their married life,  the couple did not have the peace of mind. They suffered a lot, as there was no any successor to look after the administration of the Kingdom. Their many rites and sacrifices did not bear any fruit and hence they were heart striken. Then, with sheer disappointment, they approached Kulaguru (family Teacher) Bhaskaracharya. He advised them to perform Puthra Kamestiyaga which Dasharatha had observed.

During the auspicious hour, Kusuma Sresti couple started the yoga. The Gods were pleased and sent prasadam (blessed fruit from god) through Yagneswara(fire God).  There was a divine utterance that they would be get children after eating prasadam. With utmost devotion they ate Prasadam, within a few days the sign of pregnancy was found with Kusumamba. She expressed unusual desires, which indicated that she would give birth to children who would fight for the welfare of all.