Someśvara Swāmy Temple
The liṅga that changes colour with the moon
⭐ Why it is famous
The liṅga turns pale on new-moon days and brown as the moon waxes; a rare Annapūrṇā shrine sits above the sanctum.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by Chalukya Bhima in the 9th century, with a temple tank fed by an ancient spring.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 11:30 and 16:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Upper-floor Annapūrṇā darśan
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Someśvara Swāmy Temple, Bhimavaram, West GodavariBhimavaram Town (BVRT) — 3 km
Bhimavaram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Rajahmundry (RJA) — 90 km
In Gunupudi, Bhimavaram town.
🪔 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 Bhimavaram
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹5,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kolleru Lake bird sanctuary