Kodandaramaswamy Temple

Kodandaramaswamy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama located in Gollala Mamidada village, Pedapudi Mandal, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh. Built in 1889 and renowned for its towering 160-170 feet nine-storey eastern gopuram constructed between 1948-1950, it is often called Chinna Bhadradri. The temple exhibits Dravidian architecture with intricate carvings and houses idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana, attracting devotees year-round.

Visitors can expect a large Dravidian-style temple complex dominated by a tall eastern gopuram with detailed sculptures. Inside, the sanctum houses idols of Lord Rama holding a bow, with Sita on his right and Lakshmana on his left. The complex includes pillared mandapas, smaller shrines, and open courtyards. The surroundings are a rural village setting with shops selling prasadam and flowers near the entrance. Visitors can walk through the gopuram, offer prayers, observe architecture and attend daily pujas.

The temple was originally constructed in 1889 by zamindars Dwarampudi Subbi Reddy and Rami Reddy of Gollala Mamidada. The imposing eastern gopuram was later constructed between 1948 and 1950. Built in South Indian Dravidian style, it reflects 19th and mid-20th century temple architecture in coastal Andhra and has become a landmark temple in the former East Godavari region, now Kakinada district.

Dedicated to Lord Rama as Kodandarama (Rama bearing the bow), the temple is revered as Chinna Bhadradri, likened to the Bhadrachalam Rama Temple. It is a major pilgrimage centre for devotees of Rama, especially during Sri Rama Navami Brahmotsavams, Vaikunta Ekadasi and other Vaishnavite festivals, with daily pujas and cultural importance for the local community.