Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Bhimavaram
Somarama
The Pancharama shrine said to have been worshipped by the Moon god himself.
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the five Pancharama Kshetras of Andhra Pradesh, where local legend holds Chandra worshipped Shiva to be freed of a curse, giving the shrine its name Somarama. The linga is unusual for appearing to grow in size, and is flanked by twin Nandi bulls facing each other.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Believed to enshrine a fragment of the Tarakasura linga sanctified after Kartikeya's slaying of the demon; the present temple was substantially developed under the Eastern Chalukyas and remains under continuous worship to this day.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darshan on normal days
- Special abhishekams can be booked at the counter
- Crowded on Mahasivaratri and Karthika Masam Mondays
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Sri Someswara Swamy Temple, Bhimavaram, Bhimavaram, West GodavariBhimavaram Town (BVRT) — 2 km
Bhimavaram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) — 65 km
Bhimavaram sits on NH216 in the Godavari delta, an easy drive from Rajahmundry or 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
- Lodges around Bhimavaram bus stand
- Business hotels on the Bhimavaram–Tanuku road
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Godavari delta canals
- Bhimavaram grain market town
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
November–February, or Mahasivaratri (Feb/Mar)