| Sri Someshwara Janardhana swamy Gunupudi Bhimavaram |
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Gunupudi Bheemavaram is well known for the temple Soma Rama which is considered as one of the Pancharama temples. The temple here is called Sri Someshwara Janardhana swamy. Tributary of Godavari called Vasishta Godavari meeting the sea called Antarvedi. The face of Shiva lingam in this Pancharama temple is called Sadyojathamukha Swaroopam. Mass marriages (especially during Shivarathri) are being conducted at this temple premesis. The local people say that couple getting married at this Pancharama place have a peaceful understanding life.
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sri Someswara Janardhana swamy considered as one of the Pancharama Kshetras is situated here. The main contribution for temple construction was made by the King Chalukya Bheema during 4th century. The Shiva lingam is called someshwara as it is believed that this lingam has been installed by Lord Chandra. The colour of the linga is believed to change during full moon day and Amavasya. |
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| Above the Garbhalayam, Goddess Annapurna temple is situated, which is the speciality of this temple and cannot be seen anywhere else in India. This resembles the fact that Lord Shiva holds the Goddess Ganga on his head. |
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| To the South of the Garbha Gruham, Goddess Adilakshmi can be seen and wedding hall at ground and first floor are constructed. Marriages are conducted both in the new hall and also in Goddess Annapurna mantapam. |
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In the East side of this temple, there is a Pushkarini pond which is also called Soma Gundam. Inside the temple, Lord Anjaneya Swamy, God Kumara Swamy, Navagraha, Sun God, Lord Ganesha can also be seen. In front of the main entrance, 15ft pillar is constructed. The temple timings are from 5.00am to 11.00am and 4.00pm to 8.00pm. |
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| In the center of the city, the temple of Rain Goddess (Varala Thalli) Maullamma is situated. The statue is 8ft hight. Each Fridays special poojas are performed at this temple. Yearly grand celeberations are held during Maha Shivarathri festival. |
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| Bhimavaram is an important commercial centre in West Godavari District and has road connections to all the nearby rural villages . It is located 455 km from Hyderabad, 270 km from Visakhapatnam and 103km from Vijayawada. National Highway Np.214(a) (Kattipudi to Pamarru)passes through this town. |
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| Additional places of interest around Bhimavaram include Palakollu, Draksharama, Annavaram, Thalupulamma Thalli, Rajahmundry, Antarvedi, Ryali and Vadapalli. Very good South Indian food is available in the town.
Narsapur is 45Kms palakolu 20kms. |
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