Bheemaramam Temple
Location: Samalkot near Kakinada, in East Godavari District of AP. It is also known as Kumararamam.
Deity: Shiva
Legend:
When Subramanya killed the demon Tarakasura, the Shivalingam in the demon`s throat broke and fell in five different spots, which became the Panchaarama kshetras. The foremost is Amareswara at Amaravati where Indra and other gods are said to have worshipped Shiva. The others are Draksharama, Somarama at Kotipalli, Bheemarama at Kakinada and Ksheerarama or Palakollu. The Shivalingam was installed here by Skanda and hence the name Kumararamam. There are puranic references to Kumararamam in the Skanda Purana.
Architecture:
The Shivalingam is large and is housed in a three-storied sanctum, and worship is performed in the upper level. The sculptures are worth a mention. There is intricate work done in stone. For eg. a black granite swing here actually sways when rocked.
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