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Draksharama Bhimeshwara Temple

Draksharamam, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

Lord Shiva

History & Significance

Significance

One of the five Pancharama Kshetras, enshrining a portion of a single cosmic Shiva lingam said to have been split by Vishnu's discus. The temple also houses the goddess Manikyamba, one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas — a rare dual distinction — and its stone carvings reflect strong Chalukya-era influence.

Plan Your Circuit

Nearby Temples

Closest temples by distance — worth combining into the same trip.

Krishna

A famous Vishnu temple where Lord Jagannathaswamy (a form of Krishna/Vishnu) is worshipped with a unique annual tradition — the deity is 'bathed' in the waters of the Godavari river during the Chariot Festival. Pilgrims take a sacred dip at the Ryali Sangamam (river confluence).

Ryali Jagannathaswamy Temple

Ryali, Andhra Pradesh10 km

Lord Krishna

Shiva

An ancient Shiva temple in the Godavari delta region where Rama is said to have worshipped Shiva (hence Ramalingeswara). Part of the sacred Godavari pilgrimage circuit. The local tradition holds that Rama installed the lingam here during his search for Sita.

Mandapalli Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple

Mandapalli, Andhra Pradesh28 km

Lord Shiva

Shiva

A Pancharama shrine dedicated to Lord Bhimeshwara, one of five temples enshrining a single Shiva lingam said to have been split by Lord Vishnu's discus. It features a 30-metre gopuram and a sacred pond, Kumara Pushkarini, whose waters are believed to have healing properties.

Kumararama Bhimeshwara Temple

Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh30 km

Lord Shiva

Shiva

A historic Shiva temple near the Godavari river, associated with one of the Pancharama cluster. Lord Bhimeshwara is enshrined here on the scenic banks. During the Godavari Pushkaralu (once in 12 years), Kotipalli receives millions of pilgrims.

Kotipalli Bhimeshwara Somaramam

Kotipalli, Andhra Pradesh30 km

Lord Shiva