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. The best time to visit Markandeya Temple is from October to March.
1. What is the history of the Markandeya temple of Rajahmundry?
Ans. 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?
Ans. The darshan timings of Markandeya temple are 6:00 AM to 7:00 pm.
3. Where is the location of Markandeya temple?
Ans. The Markandeya temple is located on Godavari bund road, near Pushkarghat Mangalavaripeta, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.