Amareśvara Swāmy Temple
The first of the Pañchārāmas, on the Krishna
⭐ Why it is famous
A 4.5 m white marble liṅga on the riverbank, beside the ancient Buddhist stūpa city of Amarāvatī.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Founded in the 11th century under the Kota kings; expanded by the Vasireddy zamindars in the 18th century.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Abhiṣekam tickets at the office
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Amareśvara Swāmy Temple, Amaravati, GunturGuntur (GNT) — 35 km
Amaravati bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Vijayawada (Gannavaram) (VGA) — 60 km
35 km from Guntur, 40 km from Vijayawada.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Vijayawada and Guntur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Amaravati Stūpa & museum
- Undavalli Caves