Draksharamam Temple is one of the Pancharama Kshetras – five
temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Draksharamam Temple is located around 28 km
from Kakinada; 50 km from Rajahmundry and 25 Km from Amalapuram. The shrine is
located on the east banks of Godavari River. Draksharama means the abode of
Daksha Prajapati (father of Goddess Sati).
Unique Shivling at Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swamy Temple
Unique Shivling at Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swamy Temple
The Shivling worshipped in the Bhimeswara Swamy temple at Draksharamam
is 9 feet high. The shrine is two storied. The darshan of the Shivling is in
two parts. At the ground level, a devotee can have darshan of the lower part of
the Shivling. Then one has to climb a couple of steps to reach the next floor
for the darshan of the upper part of the Shivling.
A huge Nandi faces the Shivling. The temple complex has
murtis of nagas and other Shivlings with Nandi facing it.
Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Bhimanatha and Mother
Goddess Shakti is worshipped here as Manikyamba.
Believed to have been constructed in 10th century AD, it is
a massive temple. There are vey sculptures which is unlike other South Indian
temples. A huge pond is located in the temple compound.
Important Festivals
Important Festivals
The most important festivals observed here are Navratri,
Mondays in Kartik month, Sri Swamyvari birthday on Margashirsh Shudha
Chaturdasi, Sashti festival in December, Swamyvari Kalyanam or divine marriage on Bhishma
Ekadasi in Magh month and Shivratri.
Draksharamam Temple Timings
Morning darshan time is from
6 AM to 11:30 AM
Evening darshan time is from
4 PM to around 8 PM