Ksheerarama's name tells its own founding story with unusual directness: "Ksheera" means milk, and tradition holds this particular fragment of the shattered Pancharama lingam was …
Ksheerarama's name tells its own founding story with unusual directness: "Ksheera" means milk, and tradition holds this particular fragment of the shattered Pancharama lingam was first worshipped by none other than Sri Rama himself, who is said to have consecrated the linga using milk during his travels, giving the temple both its name and a genuinely distinctive Rama connection within a Shiva-focused pilgrimage circuit that otherwise carries no significant Vishnu-avatar threads. That Rama association places Ksheerarama in a small, interesting company of sites across this wider project where the boundaries between primarily Shaiva and Vaishnava devotional traditions turn out to blur at the level of specific local legend, even while the temple's core identity remains squarely Shiva-focused. Completed in the 14th century under the Chalukya ruler Bheema, and set in Palakollu near Narasapuram in the heart of West Godavari's fertile delta region, the temple represents the fourth stop for most pilgrims working through the traditional Pancharama sequence.
The temple was completed in the 14th century under the patronage of the Chalukya ruler Bheema, with the site's association with Rama's legendary consecration of the lingam using milk giving Ksheerarama a documented devotional history predating the specific 14th-century construction by tradition, if not by verified architectural record.
A temple built substantially in the Chalukya architectural style, completed in the 14th century under Chalukya ruler Bheema, set within the fertile delta landscape of West Godavari near Narasapuram.
One of the five Pancharama Kshetras, Ksheerarama is tied to the legend of Rama consecrating this particular fragment of the shattered lingam with milk (ksheera) during his travels — a distinctive detail connecting a Vishnu avatar to one of this otherwise Shiva-focused circuit's five sacred sites.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple opening | 5:30 AM | — | Open | Daily opening with morning rituals |
Morning darshan | 5:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Open | Main morning darshan session |
Midday Break | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed for rituals |
Evening darshan | 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Open | Evening worship session |
Temple closing | — | 8:30 PM | Closed | Daily closing time |
Aarti | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Suprabhata Seva | 5:30 AM | Free | Early morning awakening ritual of Lord Shiva |
Abhishekam | 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM | Ticketed | Sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Ksheera Ramalingeswara |
Morning Archana | 6:00 AM onwards | Ticketed | Personal prayers and offerings |
Madhyahna Pooja | Around 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship and offerings |
Evening Deeparadhana | Evening | Free | Lamp ceremony with Shiva chants |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 15–45 min | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹30 onwards | 10–20 min | Temple Counter |
Abhishekam | ₹50 onwards | Slot Based | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹10 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Rudrabhishekam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred Shiva Abhishekam with Vedic chanting |
Abhishekam | Early Morning | ₹50 onwards | Milk and sacred offerings offered to the Shiva Lingam |
Astottara Namarchana | Throughout the day | ₹10 onwards | Recitation of Lord Shiva's divine names |
Kumkum Archana | Morning & Evening | ₹20 onwards | Special worship dedicated to Goddess Parvati |
Lingarchana | By Booking | ₹500 onwards | Detailed Shiva worship ritual |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Maha Shivaratri | February–March | The biggest festival of the temple with special Abhishekams, night-long prayers, Shiva chants, and large gatherings of devotees. |
Brahmotsavam | February–March | Annual celebrations featuring special rituals, processions, cultural programs, and temple festivities. |
Kalyanotsavam | Festival Season | Divine wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati celebrated with traditional rituals. |
Karthika Masam Celebrations | November–December | Devotees perform Deepam offerings, Shiva worship, and special poojas throughout the holy month. |
Karthika Pournami | November–December | Special lamp ceremonies and Shiva prayers attract devotees from surrounding regions. |
Pradosham | Twice Every Month | Special Abhishekam and evening worship dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
Ugadi | March–April | Telugu New Year celebrations with special poojas and festive rituals. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Laddu | ₹30–₹80 | Traditional temple sweet |
Pulihora | ₹30–₹60 | Tamarind rice prasadam |
Panchamritam | ₹30–₹50 | Sacred offering mixture |
Vibhuti | Free | Blessed holy ash offered to devotees |
Kumkum | Free | Sacred vermilion offered after worship |
Nearest airport: Rajahmundry (~75 km) or Vijayawada (~110 km). Palakollu has reasonable road and rail connectivity within coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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📍 Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, Palakollu, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh 534260
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