Bhimeswara Temple Srimukhalingam

Sri Aniyaka Bhima or Bhimeswara is situated on a platform, faces east and stands close to the Sri Madhukeswara temple and is separated from it by a prakara wall. The temple has a curvilinear superstructure over the sanctum sanatorium.

Architectural Relevance of This Shrine

The plan of the temple is the tri-ratha and niches found on the central projection house the images of Dakshinamurthi, Brahma and Narasimha in southern, northern and western sides respectively. The temple has many inscriptions and some of them mention the name of the temple as Sri Aniyamka Bhimeswara, after the builder Vajrahasta II.

Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There

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By Road

Bhimeswara Temple in Sri Mukhalingam Village is well connected by road from all places in Andhra Pradesh. This ancient temple in Sri Mukhalingam can be reached from Srikakulam Town by Buses or Taxis operated by Government and Private travel agencies from Srikakulam.

By Rail

The nearest Railway Station is Amadalavalasa Railway Station, which is 45 km away from Bhimeswara Temple in Sri Mukhalingam Village. Ancient Temple in Sri Mukhalingam can be reached by buses or taxis from Amadalavalasa Railway Station.

By Air

The Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam Airport, which is 130 km away from Bhimeswara Temple in Sri Mukhalingam.

Events Celebrated at This Shrine

Shivaratri

Extra Information About this Shrine

Aniyanka Bhimeswara: was built later than the Mukhalingeswara temple. It is plain compared to the grandeur of the Mukhalingeswara temple. The devakoshtas bear the images of Brahma, Narasimha and Dakshinamurthy.

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