Amaralingeswara Temple, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh

Amaralingeswara Temple, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh

Amaralingeswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at Amaravathi town in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Presiding Deity is called as Amareshwara / Amaralingeswara / Krouchandha and Mother is called as Bala Chamundika / Bala Chamundeshwari Devi. The Temple is considered to be an important and very sacred as it is located on the southern bank of holy Krishna River.

This Temple is one of the Pancharama Kshetrams (five temples), dedicated to Lord Shiva in Andhra Pradesh. It is a widely held belief that a visit to all five temples in a single day would ensure salvation. Amararama in Amaravathi, is also the only one that lies on the banks of the Krishna River while the other four are located, two each in the East and West Godavari districts.

The Pancharama Kshetrams are:

·        Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amararama

·        Bhimeshwara Temple, Draksharamam

·        Someshwara Temple, Somarama

·        Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Ksheerarama

·        Kumararama Bhimeshwara Swamy Temple, Kumararama

Legends

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History

Amaravati, additionally called Dhanyakataka / Dharanikota was the location of an excellent Buddhist stupa, built in pre-Mauryan times. It had been the capital of Satavahanas, ruled central India after the downfall of Mauryas. Legend says that the temple was originally Buddhist and was adapted for Hindu worship. Hence the foundations are laid in Buddhist style. The presiding deity within the sanctum is in the form of a white marble lotus medallion, which is a feature of the Buddhist architecture. The Gopuram of the temple is renovated as it developed cracks in masonry due to the passage of Heavy equipment. It was rebuilt at a cost of Rs.1.56 crore. The former structure was renovated in 1796 by the local ruler Vasireddy Venkatadri Nayudu. During this renovation ancient artifacts dating back 1800 years are found in the foundation pits.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 9.00 AM in the mornings to 6.00 PM in the evenings.

Festivals

The main festivals in the temple are Mahashivaratri during the Hindu month of Magha Bahula Dasami (March) and Navaratri (September- October). The temple celebrates the Kalyana Utsava throughout the year. These are marriage festivals and hence, visitors can witness the typical South Indian style of the wedding during the wedding months at the temple. Janmashtami is the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. This festival generally takes place during the month of Bhadon (July or August).

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Amaravathi Bus Stand, 19 Kms from Peddakurapadu Railway Station, 33 Kms from Guntur, 36 Kms from Mangalagiri, 36 Kms from Guntur Railway Junction, 39 Kms from Vijayawada Railway Junction, 44 Kms from Vijayawada and 59 Kms from Vijayawada Airport. Amaravathi is well connected with all other major cities or towns of the state by road. State run APSRTC runs bus services from Guntur, Vijayawada and Mangalagiri to this temple. Nearest railway station is located at Peddakurapadu. Nearest Major Railway Stations are located at Vijayawada and Guntur. Nearest Airport is located at Vijayawada.

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