Located about 25 km from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, Punyagiri temple is a famous and one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located in the hills of Punyagiri in the Eastern Ghats. Here, Lord Shiva is called as Uma Kotilingeswara Swamy. The temple is famous for ‘Asthikala Nimarjanam’.

location Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, Amaravathi

Legend

According to the legends, Pandavas stayed here in this forest during their exile period. It is said that Chinaputturdara falls which is located on the right side of hills emerges from the base of Siva Linga. The Linga in the temple is bathed by the underground perennial flow. Devotees used to take a bath at these falls before Lord Siva Darshan inside the temple as it is believed that by doing so they will be relieved from their sins.

Architecture

The temple flooring is made of rock stone. The gopuram of the temple is made of sand stone and the outer walls of the temple mandapa is designed with sculptures of gods and goddesses. The most prominent feature of the temple is that the lingam enshrined in the temple is bathed by an underground water source.

Darsan Info

06:00 AM to 9:00PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear neat and clean clothes and avoid shorts for men

Famous Festival

Karthika Masam,Siva Ratri

Culture

Vizianagaram district is connected with hoary past of Kalinga, one of the political divisions of ancient India.The social customs in Vizianagaram district are South Indian Style with minor changes. The local people are soft-spoken and kind at heart with strong family traditions.

Temple Rituals

Daily Morning pooja and arati starts from 07:30 AM onwards and thereafter, astothram and seva programs to be performed as per the temple scheduled calender.

Additional Info

 

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