Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Ksheerarama, Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh

Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Ksheerarama, Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh

Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at  Palakollu Town in West Godavari District in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Presiding Deity is called as Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy. It is believed that staying one day in Ksheerarama is equivalent to staying one year in Varanasi. The Rajagopuram is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. This ancient temple has been listed as a protected monument by the Archaeological Department.

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

Palakollu Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy temple was constructed during the reign of Chalukya Bhima of Chalukya dynasty in the 9^th century. The Prakara was designed by Sri Velupathi during the 10^th century and gopuram was constructed under the rule of Musunuri Nayaks who had their bases at Warangal and Rajahmundry during the 14^th and 15^th centuries. Kalyana mandapam and Ashta Bhuja Lakshmi Narayana Swamy temples were built in the 17^th century. It is known from the inscriptions that Great poets Nanayya, Thikkana, Srinatha visited this shrine.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 5:30 am to 12: 00 noon and 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Abhishekam and Astottaram will be performed from 6:00 am – 11:00 am. Astottaram and Kumkum Pooja will be performed from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Festivals

Mahashivaratri is an important festival when thousands of people offer prayers to seek the blessings of the Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy to attain Mukti. Navratri is also celebrated joyously in this temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 400 meters Palakollu Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Palakollu Railway Station, 11 Kms from Narsapur, 24 Kms from Bhimavaram, 69 Kms from Rajahmundry, 79 Kms from Rajahmundry Airport, 130 Kms from Vijayawada, 144 Kms from Vijayawada Airport and 171 Kms from Amaravathi. Palakollu is located at the National Highway 214. The temple is situated near the main bus station. Bus services are available from all major places in Andhra Pradesh to reach the temple in Palakollu. Nearest railway station is Palakollu Railway Station. Trains are also very easily available on a regular basis from the Vijayawada Railway Junction. Nearest Airport is Rajahmundry Airport.

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