Umara Bhimeswara Swamy

India is a holy country and has several pilgrim centers. Bhimeswara Swamy is another name for Lord Shiva. The temple of Umara Bhimeswara Swamy exists in the Draksharamam town of Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India.The temple is 25 Km away from Amalapuram, 28 Km away from Kakinada, and 50 Km away from Rajahmundry. On the eastern bank of the River Godavari, “Draksharama” is located in Southern India at Andhra Pradesh.

It is also called ‘Draksharama’ meaning the residence of Daksha Prajapathi – the Father-in-law of Lord Siva. He was the beloved Father of ‘Sati’ wife of Lord Shiva. The top four temples are Draksharama, Amararama, Ksheerarama, and Somarama. If you are in the search of Moksha, you should surely pay a visit to the temple. 

History

The history of the Holy Pilgrimage is methodically dealt with in the ‘Skanda Purana’ of Sri Vyasa. To provide a brief narration of the similarly the story goes thus. One time, Daksha Prajapathi planned to carry out Yoga.

There is an interesting legend related to the history of Samarlakota Kumara Bhimeswara Swamy Temple and Lord Shiva patenting here. During the renowned Tarakasura Radha, the Shiva Linga which was in the gorge of Tarakasura broke into five pieces and one of the pieces fell here.

Thus, it turned admired as Kumararama. Lord Bhimeswara Swamy was positioned here by Kumara Swamy. The temple is known as Kumararama. King Chalukya Bhima built the temple in the style of the Dravidian. Therefore, it gets the name Bhimeswara.

Best Time To Visit

If you wish to collect information on the Best Time to Visit, you can visit the place from October to November. It is one of the best times for visiting the place. There are lots of festivals being celebrated at the premise of the temple are:

1: During Margashira and Karthika months which are November/December, Abhishekams take place every day.

2: In the month of February/March, there is a special occasion of Kalyana Mahotsam Magha Bahula Ekadashi Day.

3: Dusherha celebrations also take place during the October months.

4: Till Maha Shivarathri, great grand celebrations take place in the temple, particularly the car festival.

How To Reach?

Road:

You can connect to different parts through Kakinada and Rajahmundry. Ramachandrapuram is located at 6 km.

Train:

The nearest railway station is located at Kakinada 28 km or Rajahmundry (50km).

Air:

if you wish to reach Umara Bhimeswara Swamy by air, the nearest airport is located at Rajahmundry (50km). Moreover, the Vijayawada airport is located just about 170km.