Draksharamam Bhimeswara temple in east godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. bhimeswara swamy temple is one of the five powerful pancha temples of lord shiva. means five temples all over india. this temples known as pancharama kshetram. Draksharamam is a National Heritage Site.
The Sivalingas at Pancharama Temples are made from a single Sivalinga. siva temple deity known as bhimeswara swamy. The temple is also considered a Shakti Peetha and the place where one of the limbs of Goddess Sati fell to Earth. the temple situated on the eastren bank of godavari river.
Draksharamam Bhimeswara temple Timings, History
Siva linga at the temple was installed and established by the god surya. on this temple maha shivaratri, brahmotsavalu, devi navaratri bramotsavam, karthika masam and dhanurmasam are main festivals celebrated at this temple. the construction of the perimeter wall could not be completed before sunrise and still stands incomplete. architecture of temple design is a marvel, consisting of two staired mandapa and two wall, one inside of the other.
The draksharamam temple two stair mandapa is impressive and pillars in the temple are skillfully and delicately carved. 108 shivite temples were built after 800 around this temple in 40 kilometers radius. Bhimeswara swamy draksharamam village is called dakshina kasi. siva linga in this temple is said to be large crystal 2.6 meters high. dakshayani first wife of siva.
Kashi Vishweshwara Swamy temple is present towards the right side of this historic temple. Pilgrims can have a holy dip at Sapta Godavari Kundam near the temple. bhimavaram draksharamam temple is built in the ancient south indian architectural style and structure consist of two mandaps along with two walls. Srivari Kalyanam on Bhishma Ekadasi is also a major festival which is celebrated with great fervor in the temple. Several other occasions are also celebrated here, especially the Shiva centric festivals.
The Pancharama Kshetras are:
Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amararama
Bhimeswara Temple, Draksharamam
Someswara Temple, Somarama
Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Ksheerarama
Sri Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, Kumararama
Draksharamam Bhimeswara Temple timings
Draksharamam bhimeswara swamy temple timings know more, open all days of the week from 6am to 8pm with afternoon 2 hours break. on mahashivaratri special pooja performed. many devotees gathered and performs seva grand manner. The temple is open from 6 AM to 11.30 AM and from 4 PM to around 8 AM. On normal days, the crowd is very less and the temple could close even before scheduled time. During important festivals like Shiva Ratri and during Karthika month, it is very crowded and you may not find it as peaceful place unless you are on a pilgrimage.
mythology was that Lord Shiva has been descended as Shivalingam on three sacred mountains. The three sacred mountains (Trilinga Kshetras) are:
- Kaleswaram in Telangana
- Srisailam in Rayalaseema
- Bhimeswaram or Draksharamam in Coastal Andhra
Draksharamam Bhimeswara temple the divine adobe of sri bhimeswara swamy together with his consort sri manikyamba is celebrated as southren kasi. this temple is one among popular eight sakthi pithas in india. thebhimeswara swamy draksharama temple is most prominent one among five araaamas in andhra desha. india government officially issued i stamp department of post is pleased to issue commemorative Postage stampson kavi muddana,adikavi nannnaya and draksharama bhimeswara temple same time. released approx 500000 stamps in all over india.
Draksharamam Bhimeswara temple History:
This temple is said to be built by Eastern Chalukya Kings between the 9th and 10th century when their kingdom was under attack by the Rashtrakootas. They fought as many as 350 battles between them. The temple contains more than 400 inscriptions dated back to the 11th century.
Someswaram to Draksharamam:
It takes 16 minutes to travel from Someswaram to Draksharamam Temple. Approximate driving distance between Someswaram and Draksharamam Temple is 14 kms or 8.7 miles or 7.6 nautical miles .
How to reach Draksharama:
The temple is well connected by road which is located at a distance of 40KM from Rajahmundry, 28km from Kakinada Town and 6km from Ramachandrapuram. Draksharama is situated just 6 Kms away from Ramachandra Puram in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. Only bus facility is available to reach.
Nearest Railway stations are Kakinada,Rajahmundry. Samalkot (junction) is one more nearest railway station where people can plan to get down in case they want to visit other places in this area. Few trains give stop at Annavaram also. Get proper information about the stoppage of trains in these stations as all the trains will not stop.
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Excellent bus facility is available from Kakinada and Ramachandrapuram. People travelling by train from any part of the country, get down at Samalkot. If they get train upto Kakinada, get down at Kakinada. Pilgrims can reachKakinada by bus also. The distance between Samalkot and Kakinada is only 12Kms. From Kakinada, Draksharama is 28 Kms on the way to Kotipalli. There are frequent buses available to Kotipalli.
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contact information:
Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple Address:
The Executive Officer,
Sri Bhimeswara Temple,
Ramachandrapuram Mandal,
East Godavari District-533232
Andhra Pradesh, India
Contact Telephone Number: 08857-252488