Draksharama Manikyambadevi Sametha Bheemeswara swami temple - Hindu temple in Draksharamam - East Godavari, India

It's very calm here. The temple has a powerful history and this place is one of the five pancharamas. The property of the temple is spread over a vast area. Tickets for darshan and prasadam are available in the temple premises. The lake outside the temple is amazing

Location :- Draksharama, kakinada district (new) , ANDHRAPRADESH. GOD'S :- sri bhimeswara swami ( loard shiva) , sri Sri Sri manikyamba devi TEMPLE importance:- "Sri manikyamba devi " goddess is 12th shakthi peetham out of 18 shakthi peethas which formed by the fall Sri sathi devi one body part here took self death in raksha yagnam .AS per myth . And "Sri bhimaswara swami " is "ARAMAM" out " PANCHA ARAMAS" ( means 5 aramam) of god shiva. So this dhraksharamam temple is very power place of shiva and shakti About temple :- in temple god shiva worships as " Sri Sri bhimaswara swami "" we have take darshan in two floors ground first floor. In front of that shivalayam, there is "SRI Sri Sri manikyamba " Devi shakti peetham " In front of temple there is " Aswadha vruksham " Belief of devotees everyone "desires " Will full fill by this tree. After completion of requires desire devotees pour water on tree and shivalingam, which bought from pond which in front of temple. Some UPA ALAYS are there to worship like " Ashta bhairva lingaas, kala bhairava temple " , vinayaka temple, big nandi statue at entrance,. Sr narasimha swami alayam " etc etc... Other poojas and facilities in temple ::- * pooja rituals will performed by the purohiths like " Abhishikams " To shivalingams, " Kumkuma " Poojas " Namakarnaas to kids " " Shanti poojas " " Yagam, yagnas, homams " etc HOW TO REACH this place ::- NEAREST railway station " KAKINADA TOWN " And " Kakinada port stations from kakinada station around 35 km this temple is situated . Buses and private vehicles available from kakinada. Some other routes also available, buses from "RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM bus stand and railway station " Around 54km distance. Accommodation :- in temple sarroundings there are many privates lodges available. Most important place that one can must visit in life

Situated in Draksharamam, a town in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, the Manikyamba Devi Temple stands as a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Parvati, recognized as one of the 18 Shakti Peethas in India. Commonly referred to as Dakshina Kashi, translating to the southern Varanasi, this temple holds immense significance and sanctity. The temple's roots intertwine with the poignant legend of Sati, the first consort of Lord Shiva, who met her tragic end by self-immolation during her father Daksha's yagna. The cosmic dance of destruction ensued as Shiva carried her lifeless form. In an attempt to pacify Shiva, Lord Vishnu intervened, severing Sati's body into 18 pieces with his discus. The left cheek found its resting place in Draksharamam, giving rise to the Manikyamba Devi temple. Functioning as one of the five Pancharama Kshetras, the temple venerates Lord Shiva as Bhimeswara Swamy. The colossal crystal linga, standing at 14 feet, is believed to have been shattered by Lord Kartikeya during the slaying of the demon Tarakasura. The temple, adorned with majestic architecture, including two mandapas, two walls, and four gopurams, was originally constructed by the Eastern Chalukyas in the 9th century and later underwent renovation by the Ganga dynasty of Odisha. Drawing devotees nationwide, the temple becomes a focal point of spiritual fervor during festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Navratri, and Karthika Masam.

One of the oldest temples in AP. Been there on a sunday, Darshan timing in the afternoon starts from 3 Pm. No proper management at the ticket counters. And annaprasadam inside the temple compound is making the premises dirty. New building is under construction. Temple with such a history should have been maintained better

The premises of the temple were serene and divine. Draksharama Manikyamba Devi sametha Bheemeswara Swamy temple is one among the Pancharama kshetras and shaktipeeths. Felt that Shivalingam needs utmost care and preservation. We overall had a pleasant experience during our visit.

We visited this temple when we went to Annavaram, it was so peaceful and it was very old temple, it is one of the Pancharama Temples and one of the shaktipeetam temple. This temple is nearer to another Pancharama Temple called Kumararama temple which is located in Samarlakota. There will be Annadanam daily in this temple from 12:30 to 2 in the afternoon. Food is nice. Temple will be closed at 12:30 and will open again at 4 pm.

This is one of pancharama shetra. Here laxmi Narayan shetra palaka. Tis is two stare temple. Abhishek and darsan in 2nd floor. Four side we can see lingam from small window. Maa dakshayini is there left side of lingam. Better to buy 50 rupees ticket better darsan. In temple complex 12 Shakti peet manikyamba left cheek fell here. Here manikyamba above the Sri chakra. Kunkumarcha fomous. Karteek month very busy there. Santa godavari is there before there large putta there.

Draksharamam Temple is one of the five most powerful and prominent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the country, the temple architecture dates back to 11th century. The Shiva Lingam is nearly 9 ft.