Draksharamam Trip — Bhimeswara Swamy Pancharama and Manikyamba Shakti Peetha
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One of the five Pancharama kshetras and an Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha in the same complex, with a towering two-storey Shivalinga.
- Region
- East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
- Duration
- 1 to 2 days
- Deity
- Sri Bhimeswara Swamy and Manikyamba Devi
- Best time
- October to February; Maha Shivaratri is the main festival
- Boarding from
- Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Hyderabad
About the Draksharamam trip
Draksharamam is rare even by Andhra standards: it is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras of Shiva and simultaneously one of the eighteen Ashtadasha Shakti Peethas, where Manikyamba Devi is worshipped. The Bhimeswara Swamy lingam is so tall that darshan is offered from an upper floor gallery.
The eleventh-century Eastern Chalukyan temple has a double-walled prakara, huge stone pillars and inscriptions that historians still study. Even on a busy day it feels unhurried.
It is often visited as part of a Pancharama circuit with Amararama at Amaravati, Somarama at Bhimavaram, Ksheerarama at Palakollu and Kumararama at Samalkot, and we can plan the full five in two or three days.
Trip Highlights
- Bhimeswara Swamy darshan from the upper gallery of the tall lingam
- Manikyamba Devi Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha in the same complex
- Saptagodavari Kundam sacred tank
- Full Pancharama circuit option across five temples
- Combined route with Annavaram and Rajahmundry
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Draksharamam
Arrive at Rajahmundry or Kakinada, drive to Draksharamam, darshan of Bhimeswara Swamy and Manikyamba Devi, temple walk.
Day 2
Pancharama extension
Optional Kumararama Samalkot and Somarama Bhimavaram, or Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy vratam, then return.
What's Included
- Complete trip planning and a day-by-day itinerary built around darshan timings
- Travel arrangements for the route — train, bus or road transfer as per the plan
- Comfortable, conveniently located accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Local transport for sightseeing and temple transfers through the trip
- Darshan, seva and pooja registrations wherever advance booking is permitted
- Dedicated coordination and assistance from planning until you return
What's Not Included
- Meals and personal dining not specified in the itinerary
- Special sevas, VIP darshan or pooja not included in your chosen package
- Personal expenses, shopping, tips and porterage
- Anything not listed under What's Included
Important Information
- Package details are prepared for your travel dates, group size and preferred comfort level.
- Darshan and seva timings are decided by the temple administration and can change on festival days.
- Accommodation and transport are confirmed once your dates and traveller count are finalised.
Darshan and travel notes
Frequently asked questions about Draksharamam
What are the five Pancharama kshetras?
Amararama at Amaravati, Draksharama, Somarama at Bhimavaram, Ksheerarama at Palakollu and Kumararama at Samalkot. We can plan all five in one route.
How far is Draksharamam from Rajahmundry?
About 50 km, a little over an hour by road.
Is Draksharamam a Shakti Peetha?
Yes, Manikyamba Devi here is counted among the eighteen Ashtadasha Shakti Peethas.