Markandeya Temple Rajahmundry

Temple Timings and Details

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Darshan Timings

Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

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Aarti Timings

Morning aarti : 05:30 AM

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Dress Code Traditional and formal clothing
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Prasad Not available
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Photography Not allowed

About Markandeya Temple Rajahmundry

Markandeya Temple is located in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh and is dedicated to Rishi Markandeya. Markandeya Temple is known for its beautiful architecture and verses from the Markandeya Puran and each year, Mahashivaratri, Karthika Masam, Annual Kalyanam, Akanda Deeparadhana and Dhoopa Prakaraseva are celebrated here with great enthusiasm. Devotees from various places arrive at this shrine and pay their homage to Markandeya and Lord Shiva.How to Reach Markandeya Temple, RajahmundryThere are various major ways to reach the temple. Some of them are given below.By AirThe Rajahmudry airport is the closest airport, at a distance of 15 km from the temple. One can easily get the flights to this airport. From the airport, there are facilities for private taxis or public transport to reach the temple.By RailThe nearest railway station is Rajahmudry airport, at a distance of 3 km from the temple. The station is well connected with the major cities. You can take the local public transport from the station to reach the temple.By RoadBeing a well-known temple, the city is connected by road. There are private taxis and public transportations from the various major cities to this temple. You can hire a direct taxi to reach the temple. Thus, one can reach the temple comfortably.Best Time to Visit Sri Uma Markandeyeswara TempleThe best time to visit this temple is from October to March. The temple can be easily explored and the sight-seeing can also be done comfortably.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. What is the history of the Markandeya temple of Rajahmundry?

The Markandeya Temple is nearly 2500 years old. It is one of the oldest shrines in South India. It is believed that Lord Shiva had blessed the Markandeya with a long life by offering his own prayer to Lord Surya at this Temple.

2. What are the darshan timings of the Markandeya temple?

The darshan timings of Markandeya temple are 6:00 AM to 7:00 pm.

3. Where is the location of Markandeya temple?

The Markandeya temple is located on Godavari bund road, near Pushkarghat Mangalavaripeta, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.

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