DRAKSHARAMAM BHIMESWARA SWAMI TEMPLE
DRAKSHARAMAM BHIMESWARA SWAMI TEMPLE 🛕 Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swami Temple is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located in Draksharamam , East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It’s one of the Pancharama Kshetras , five sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and also one of the 18 Shakti Peethas , making it spiritually significant for both Shaivites and Shaktas. Main Deities : Lord Bhimeswara Swamy (a 14-foot tall Spatika Lingam) and Goddess Manikyamba Devi. Mythological Significance : Believed to be the place where Sati’s left cheek fell when Lord Vishnu dismembered her body to calm Lord Shiva’s grief after Daksha Yagna. Historical Roots : Built during the Eastern Chalukya dynasty around the 9th–10th century CE, with later contributions from Cholas and Kakatiyas. Architectural Style : A two-storied temple with Chalukyan and Chola influences , featuring intricately ca...