Draksharamam
Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Draksharamam is a village in Konaseema district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The Bhimeswara Swamy Temple in this town is one of the five temples of Shiva known as Pancharama Kshetras.[2]
Draksharamam
Draksharama, Dhakshavatika, Dhakshatapovana | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Draksharama Gopuram ద్రాక్షారామ గోపురం | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Konaseema |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 9,299 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 533262 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Ashta Someswaras
Eight lingas are consecrated in eight directions (cardinal and intercardinal) of Draksharama. These temples are known as Ashta Someswaras.
Etymology
This village was formerly known as Dakshatapovana and Dakshavāṭika.[3]
Notable residents
- Mallikarjuna Panditaradhyudu (a prominent 12th Century Telugu poet and among Paṇḍitatrayam of Veerasaivism)
- Malladi Venkata Satyanarayana Rao (musician and broadcaster)
- Duvvuri Subbamma (independence activist)
