Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Palakollu
Ksheerarama
The milk-white Pancharama linga kept as Andhra's Shukra-graha stop.
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the five Pancharama Kshetras, its Shivalinga said to have been installed by Vishnu and prized for its pale, milky lustre — an association that regional tradition has carried over into treating this as the state's Shukra (Venus) kshetra.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The temple's core dates to the Chalukya-Kakatiya period, with continued renovation into the Vijayanagara era; it is a centrally protected monument and remains an active Pancharama pilgrimage stop today.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darshan on ordinary days
- Special sevas at the temple counter
- Mahasivaratri sees the year's biggest crowd
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Palakollu, Palakollu, West GodavariPalakollu (PKO) — 2 km
Palakollu bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) — 75 km
Palakollu is on NH216 in the West Godavari delta, close to Narsapuram and Bhimavaram.
🪔 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 in Palakollu town
- Hotels in Bhimavaram, 18 km away
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,800 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Narsapuram lace-making town
- Godavari delta canal drives
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
November–February, or Mahasivaratri