Bhimeswara Swamy temple East Godavari

Temple Timings and Details

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Darshan Timings

Morning Timing - 05:30 AM To 12:00 PM

Evening Timing - 03:00 PM To 08:00 PM

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Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothings
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Prasad Available
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Photography Not allowed

About Bhimeswara Swamy temple East Godavari

The Bhimeswara Swamy temple is located in Draksharamam, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, specifically worshipped here as Bhimeswara. The temple is believed to have been built in the 9th and 10th centuries by the Chalukyan king, Bhima, as shown in the inscriptions inside the temple and is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras. Additionally, this temple is also famous for celebrating Hindu festivals and events like Mahashivaratri, Karthika Masam and Purnima, which have great significance and importance.How to reach Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, East GodavariBhimeswara Swamy Temple in East Godavari of Andhra Pradesh can be reached by road, rail and airways. Read the data given below for more information about it.By RoadYou can reach Bhimeswara Swamy temple in East Godavari from Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and other major parts of Andhra Pradesh by road.By RailSamalkot Junction is the most convenient option to reach Bhimeswara Swamy temple, which has strong rail services from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar and many others.By AirAt a distance of 60 km, Rajahmundry Airport is located from Bhimeswara Swamy temple in East Godavari, which can be reached by taxi from the airport.Best Time to Visit Bhimeswara Swamy Temple in East GodavariPlan your trip to visit Bhimeswara Swamy temple in East Godavari of Andhra Pradesh in the coolest winter months from November to February.

Temple Location

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. What is the location of Bhimeswara Swamy Temple?

The temple is situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh's Samalkota, which is a town in the East Godavari district.

2. Who is the Bhimeswara Swamy Temple's main deity?

Lord Shiva is the primary deity and is revered here as Bhimeswara Swamy.

3. What gives the Bhimeswara Swamy Temple its other name, Kumararama?

The name Kumararama comes from Kumara Swamy, who is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here. It is one of the Pancharama Kshetras.

4. What is special about this temple's Shiva Lingam?

Because the Shiva Lingam is so tall and extends to the sanctum's second story, devotees can receive darshan from both the ground and upper floors.

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