Draksharamam Temple, Vijaywada, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
The temple shows a blend of sculptural traditions of the Chalukya and the Chola styles of architecture.
Draksharamam Temple
Location: Vijaywada, Krishna District
Deity:Lord Shiva
Legend: It is believed that sage Vyasa performed penance here and named this as Dakshina Kasi. Legend has it that the Saptamaharishis to fulfill their penance divided the akhanda (single) Godavari river into seven different streams at Draskharama. Bharadhwaja, Viswamitra and Jamadagni streams were known as Antarvahinies, and were believed to have gone underground. There is Sapta Godavari Kundam (seven river pond) near the temple where the devotees bathe.
According to local legend a king by the name of Kaksha Prajapati performed a great yagya with the motive to insult his son-in-law Lord Siva. The king invited everyone except Siva. Sati, though uninvited, attended the yagna and was ill-treated. Unable to withstand the insult she immolated in the yagya that burned therein. Thus, this place is known as Daksha Vatika and later as Dakshramam or Draksharamam.
Architecture: There are a number of rock edicts (Sasanas) engraved on the walls of this temple. The temple shows a blend of sculptural traditions of Chalukya and Chola styles.
Getting There
Air: The nearest airport to Draskharamam is in Vijayawada at a distance of 185 km.
Rail: The nearest railhead is in Kakinada at a distance of 17 km.
Road: One can easily reach Draskharam by bus from Kakinada and Rajahmundry.
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