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Mandapalli Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple

Mandapalli, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Lord Shiva
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Type

Hindu Temple

Deity

Lord Shiva

Pincode

533440

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.

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