About Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple
Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Samalkot, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras revered in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is known for its 14-meter tall white limestone Shiva lingam, Dravidian architecture dating to the Eastern Chalukya period, and its two-storey sanctum. It attracts pilgrims and visitors interested in architecture and religious heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large temple complex built in Dravidian style with a tall gopuram, pillared mandapas, and a two-storey sanctum housing a tall white limestone Shiva lingam. The lingam is visible from the ground floor and from an upper level balcony. The premises include shrines for Goddess Bala Tripura Sundari and other deities, stone inscriptions, and an open courtyard. The atmosphere is that of an active pilgrimage temple with darshan queues, rituals, and prasadam distribution.
Key highlights
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One of the five Pancharama Kshetras dedicated to Lord Shiva
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14-meter tall white limestone Shiva lingam enshrined in a two-storey sanctum
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Dravidian architecture built during the Eastern Chalukya period (9th-10th century CE)
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Shrine of Goddess Bala Tripura Sundari within the complex
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