Ksheerarama
Ksheerarama is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple is located in Palakollu of West Godavari in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Shiva is known locally as Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy. 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.
| Ksheerarama | |
|---|---|
Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | West Godavari |
| Deity | Shiva, Parvathi |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Palakollu |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Shown within Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 16.5333°N 81.7333°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chalukya Bheema |
| Completed | 14th century |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
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.
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