Bhimeshwara Swamy Temple,
Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh
Bhimeshwara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Draksharamam Town in East Godavari District of Andhra
Pradesh, India. Presiding Deity is called as Bhimeshwara Swamy and Mother is
called as Manikyamba. It is in Draksharamam, East Godavari District.
The presiding deity at Draksharamam Temple is in the form of a Linga, 2.6 m
tall of one large Crystal (known as the “Spadika Linga”). The Temple is
situated on the eastern bank of the River Godavari. Draksharamam also called as
Dakshina Kasi or the Southern Banaras. It is also one
among the Ashtadasa Shakti Peethas and Trilinga Kshetrams.
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
This temple was built by the Eastern Chalukyan King of
Vengi - Bhima, during very troubled times (9th - 10th centuries),
when his kingdom was under attack by the Rashtrakutas. Inscriptions reveal that
he had to fight as many as 360 battles. Chalukya Bhima also built the Chalukya
Bhimeswaram temple at Samalkota nearby. This temple is famous for its
sculptures and inscriptions and it contains nearly 400 inscriptions. The
earliest is dated 1038. These inscriptions can be traced back to the Eastern
and the Western Chalukyas as well as the Cholas and Kalinga rulers.
Architecturally and sculpturally, it reflects a blend of Chalukyan and Chola
styles. This temple is managed by the Executive Officer under the control of
the Endowments Departments.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 3.00
PM to 8.00 PM. On Wednesdays, the Temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM
and 3.00 PM to 8.00 PM. Once a month on Masa Shivaratri and once a year on Maha
Shivaratri, the temple is open throughout the day starting from 6:00 am to 8:00
pm.
Festivals
Maha Siva Ratri, Navaratri, Kartika Masam, Dhanur Masam,
Birthday Celebration of Bhimeshwara Swamy, Subrahmanya Shashti, Kalyanotsavam, Vaisakha
Pournami, Sravana Purnima, Kartika Purnima, Vasantha Panchami, Gowri Vratham
and Dasara are the main festivals associated with Draksharamam. On every
Ekadashi day Lord Bhimeshwara Swamy and Manikyamba Devi Ekantha Seva will be
performed. Eight slokas will be sung by priests regarding Manikyamba Devi and
Bhimeshwara Swamy and their romantic love story. Fridays also important days to
worship Manikyamba Devi. Kumkum Archana will be done in Fridays.
Religious Significance
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Accommodation
In the Devasthanam, dormitories are available at a
charge of Rs. 200.00/- per day. Devotees can also avail one of the two A.C.
suites with attached Bathrooms at a cost of Rs. 700.00/- per day per suite.
Other rooms are also available at reasonable prices and usually, the prices
start from Rs.100 or 200 per day depending on the room sizes. There is one
Choultry adjacent to the compound wall of the Temple.
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Contact
Bhimeshwara Swamy Temple,
Draksharama, Ramachandrapuram (M),
East Godavari District,
Andhra Pradesh – 533 262
Phone: +91 8857 252 488
Connectivity
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