Amararama

Amararama is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Siva. The temple is located in Amaravathi town of Palnadu district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy refers to Lord Shiva in this temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Krishna River. The consort of Lord Amareswara Swamy is Bala Chamundika. The Sivalinga at this place is installed and established by Lord Indra.

Amararama
Amareswara Swamy temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPalnadu
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri, Kartika Purnima
Location
LocationAmaravathi
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates16.580990°N 80.358946°E / 16.580990; 80.358946
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Date establishedUnknown
Specifications
Temple(s)1
InscriptionsTelugu and Sanskrit
Elevation31.4 m (103 ft)
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