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Friday, April 5, 2019

Bhimeshwara Swamy Temple, Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh

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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