Pancharama - Five Ancient Temples Dedicated to Lord Shiva
All our temples have some interesting legend behind them and so is the case with the Pancharama Temples in Andhra. The reigning deity of the month in Karthik Masam is Lord Shiva and Pancharama are those five temples which are devoted to Lord Shiva. Visiting these five temples is considered very auspicious in this month. Spread over three districts; East and west Godavari and Guntur.Pancha represents five while Aarama denotes peace meaning five pleasing and serene places.
There are several fascinating puranic stories associated with the origin of these shrines. One popular legend depicts that pleased with the austerities performed by Tarakasura, Shiva presents him with the Amrutha Atma
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That is how the names Paalakollu, Dugdapovanam and Ksheeraramam came to be associated with the temple. It is fabled that Shiva was worshiped by Rama at this shrine too as in Rameswaram.
Ksheera ramalingeswara swamy Temple
The temple was built by the chalukyas during the 10th century AD. The Shivalingam here is made of white marble and is alluded to as Ramalingeswara Swami as well as Ksheera ramalingeswara swamy. Embodying the south Indian style of architecture it has a 9-story gopuram that ascends 125 feet, one of the tallest in Andhra Pradesh. Colorful images and sculptures of various deities engraved on the walls and can also be seen inside the temple complex. The Natta Rameshwaram temple, 20 Kms from Palakollu has a unique lingam made of shells & conches and is a sight to behold.
It is a commonly held belief that these temples which were installed by Gods themselves can lead you to attain salvation if you visit all the five temples in one
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