Ancient Chalukya Shri Golingeswara Swamy Temple — Attraction in Andhra Pradesh

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Sri Golingeswara Swamy Temple, Biccavolu, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is a remarkable stone temple of Lord Shiva which stands testimony to the exemplary stone temple architecture of medieval India. Sri Golingeswara Swamy Temple is situated 33 km from Kakinada and 60 km from Amalapuram in the village Biccavolu, renowned for its temples. Biccavolu has six eminent temples built by the Eastern Chalukyas of which Sri Golingeshwara Temple is the biggest. It is one of the most beautiful temples built during its time and has a wealth of iconographic material. The Shivalingam here is remarkable and there are 33 Shasanams or instructions on the door jambs. Biccavolu was earlier known as Birudankinavolu. Biccavolu was named after King Gunaga Vijayaditya III who belonged to the Turupu Chalakya Vamsam during 849-892 AD. Other famous temples here include Sri Raja Rajeswari Vari Temple and Sri Chandrasekhara Swamy Vari Temple. Andhra Pradesh witnessed the rule of several prominent kingdoms and dynasties that contributed immensely to the temple architecture of the state. The Chalukyan, Dravidian, Nagara and Orissa styles are evident in the construction of the temples here. The Eastern Chalukyas ruled over coastal Andhra Pradesh and created masterpieces in the East Godavari region. Biccavolu has been a providential area for the marvels of their temple architecture to unfold. The village houses six fine temples with three located on the outskirts of the village, forming the earlier group showcasing cognate architectural features, and the other group of temples located in the village, which was constructed later, are creative endeavors emerging from the great Shilpakala Nypunyam or...

Golingeswara Swamy Temple Bikkavolu is dedicated to Lord Siva. The main deity Golingeswara resides here with His consort Goddess Parvati. In the past, this place was called by Birudamkitta Puram. There was supposed to be a Big tunnel which connects Peddapuram fort and this temple. Britishers used to call this underground tunnel as Big Hole which later turned to be the present Bikkavolu This temple was built by the King Gunaga Vijayaditya III of Eastern Chalukyas during 849 – 892 Century AD. The rich carvings on the temple walls and Gopuras were built in with Dravidian architecture. There are 3 other shrines in the temple complex out of which Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple and Sri Chandrasekara were popular. The idol inside the Sanctum Sanctorum is made of black granite. This temple is of 1200 years old.Idols of Vishnu, Agni Dev, Indra, Kumara Swamy, Nagini, Brahma, Chamundi and many other idols were carved on the temple walls. The front portion of Mukha Mantap was built in 1964 AD. One more Mantap was built in the year 1966 AD. Chalukya Nandi Idols were recovered during excavation. And these idols were arranged in a row at Mukha Mantap, in the middle of which a bronze Idol of...