Amararamam | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Palnadu |
Deity | Shiva |
Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Kartika Purnima |
Location | |
Location | Amaravathi |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 16°34′52″N 80°21′32″E / 16.580990°N 80.358946°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Dravidian architecture |
Date established | Unknown |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Inscriptions | Telugu and Sanskrit |
Elevation | 31.4 m (103 ft) |
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Amararamam is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Siva. The temple is located in Amaravathi town of Palnadu district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy refers to Lord Shiva in this temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Krishna River. The consort of Lord Amareswara Swamy is Bala Chamundika.[citation needed] The Sivalinga at this place is installed and established by Lord Indra.