Ksheera RamaLingeswara Swamy Temple — Attraction in Andhra Pradesh

#5 of 14 Places to Visit in Rajahmundry

Distance (From Rajahmundry): 67 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours

Transportation Options: Bus / Cab

Travel Tips: Sri Someswara Temple - Bhimavaram is 22 km from Palakollu and both places can be visited together.

At a distance of 1.7 km from Palakollu Railway Station, 85 km from Eluru, 67 km from Rajahmundry, 138 km from Vijayawada, 97 km from Kakinada, 22 km from Bhimavaram and 258 km from Visakhapatnam, Sri Ksheera Rama Temple is one of the Pancharama temples, situated in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The other four are Amararama Temple in Amaravathi, Draksharama Temple in Draksharamam, Kumararama Temple in Samalkoti and Somarama Temple in Bhimavaram.

Lord Shiva is worshipped as Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy at this temple. The temple tower is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. The height of the temple is 120 ft with 9 floors constructed during the reign of Chalukya Bheema in 9th century. The Prakara was designed by Sri Velupathi during 10th century. Gopuram was constructed by Sri Alladu Reddy during 14th Century. This ancient temple has been listed as a protected monument by the Archaeological Department.

The Shivlinga is a unique milky white in color and the tallest. According to legend, Upamanyu the son of sage Kaushik, requested Lord Shiva to grant him enough milk so that he can carry on the rituals in the temple. Lord Shiva filled the Ksheera Pushkarni Tank with the mythical milky ocean (Ksheera Sagaram). Hence this place is known with different names, Ksheerarama, Palakollu and Dugdhapovanam.

The Shiva Lingam inside the garabha griha can be seen from all the four sides through windows. There is a belief that the Shiva lingam is installed by Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Sri Rama performed first pooja here. Sri Adi Sankaracharya installed Sri chakram in this temple.

There are 72 pillars made of black stone in the temple mandapa. Inside the temple complex, Gokarneshwara and Ganapati shrines can also be visited. To the right, Subramanya Swamy and Janardhana Swamy shrines with Nandi at the centre are situated. Gostani River flows through the town Palakollu and it gets merged with river Godavari at Narsapur.

The temple complex has many shrines, including Kashi Vishweshwara, Goddess parvathi, Goddess Lakshmi, Nagareshwara Lingam, Dundi Vigneshwara, Veera Bhadra, Sapta Matruka, Kanaka Durga, Brahma, Saraswathi, Kumara Swamy, Kartikeya, Mahishasura Mardhini, Kala Bhairava, Naga sarpa, Nataraja, Dattatreya, Nageshwara, Shaneeshwara, Radha Krishna, Shankara.

Mahashivaratri is an important festival celebrated in this temple.

Palakollu is well connected by bus and train with major towns in Andhra like Vijayawada, Eluru, Vizag, etc.

Timings: 5.30 AM - 11.30 AM and 4 PM - 8.30 PM :- chetan...

Ksheerarama is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras and is in Palakollu, state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Lord Shiva is known locally as Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy. The Sivalingawas established by Lord Vishnu. It is believed that staying one day in Kshirarama is equivalent to staying one year in Varanasi. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance. It is one of the five powerful Shiva temples in Southern India that form the Pancharama Kshetram. The remaining four are SomaramaTemple in Bhimavaram; Draksharama Temple in Draksharamam; Kumararama Temple in Samalkota; and Amararama Temple in Amaravati, state of Andhra Pradesh. The Prakara was designed by Sri Velupathi during the 10th century. The construction technique resembles those built during the Chalukya period. Gopuram was constructed under the rule of Musunuri Nayaks who had their bases at Warangaland Rajamundry during the 14th and 15th centuries. During the 17th century, Kalyana mantapam (choultry) and Ashtha Bhuja Lakshmi Narayanaswamy alaya were constructed. Mahasivaratri is an important festival when thousands of people offer prayers to seek the blessings of the Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy to attain Mukti. This temple is near the main bus station. Palakollu is connected to Indian Railways; the nearest railway station is Palakollu. The tower is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. The height of the temple is 120 ft and 9 floors and was constructed during the Chalukya period (9th century) during the reign of Chalukya Bheema.

The Shivaling is a unique milky white in colour and the tallest. There are 72 pillars made of black stone in the temple mandapa. Inside, the garbhalaya, Gokarneshwara and Vigneshwaraalayas are at the left. Kshiralingam is in the center. To the right are Subramanya Swamy and Janardhana Swamy alayas; Nandi is at the centre.

The Gostani River flows through Palakollu and there is a sangam (confluence) near Narsapur with the Godavari River. From here the river empties into the sea at Antarvedi. The Moola Virat (lingam), can be seen from the windows of the Garbha Gudiall on all four sides.

The temple complex has many shrines, including the Sun God (Kashi Vishweshwara), Goddess Parvathi, Goddess Lakshmi, Nagareshwara Lingam, Dundi Vigneshwara, Veera Bhadra, Sapta Matruka, Kanaka Durga, Brahma, Saraswathi, Kumara Swamy, Kartikeya, Mahishasura Mardhini, Kala Bhairava, Naga sarpa, Nataraja, Dattatreya, Nageshwara, Shaneeshwara, Radha Krishna,...

Hi guys I am from Bangalore and I visited this Beautiful Temple on 29/1/25.

1. Ksheerarama is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Shiva.
2. The temple is located in Palakollu of West Godavari in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Temple TIMINGS is from 6AM to 12.30PM & 4PM to 9.30PM. 4)It is one of the five powerful Shiva temples in Southern India that form the "Pancharama Kshetram". The remaining four are Somarama Temple in Bhimavaram; Draksharama Temple in Draksharamam; Kumararama Temple in Samalkota; and Amararama Temple in Amaravati, state of Andhra Pradesh.
4. The Temple tower is one of the tallest among the temple towers in Andhra Pradesh. The height of the temple is 120 ft and 9 floors and was constructed during the Chalukya period (9th century) during the reign of Chalukya Bheema.
5. The Lingam is a unique milky white in colour. 7)There are 72 pillars made of black stone in the temple mandapa. Inside, the Garbhagriha. the sanctums of Gokarneswara and Ganesha are at the left. The main deity is in the center. To the right are the sanctums of Kartikeya and Vishnu; Nandi is at the centre.
6. The lingam, can be seen from the windows of the sanctum from all four sides. 9)The temple complex has many shrines, for many gods and goddesses like, Surya, Parvati, Lakshmi, Nagareshwara, Ganesha, Veerabhadra, the eight Matrikas, Durga, Brahma, Saraswati, Kartikeya, Bhairava, Nagadeva, Nataraja, Dattatreya, Nageshwara, Shani, Krishna and Radha, and Shiva. 10)The Prakara was designed by Sri Velupathi during the 10th century. The construction technique resembles those built during the Chalukya period. 11)Gopuram was constructed under the direction of sri Alladu Reddy during the 14th century. 12)Mahasivaratri is an important festival when thousands of people offer prayers to seek the blessings of the Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy. 13)This temple is near the main bus station. Palakollu is connected to Indian Railways; the nearest railway station is Palakollu.
7. No Parking for 4 Wheelers better to park away from Temple only.
8. Mobile phones are allowed inside the Temple.
9. No Dress Code but be in Traditional Ware.
10. ANTARALAYA DARSHANAM is available for 50rs.. so that u can see God Shiva at near Distance.
11. Free DARSHAN is also available.
12. 2 to 3 Good Restaurants are available for Food.
13. Hotels are available for...