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Amaravati Amareswara Temple at Amaravati near Vijayawada

Deities: Amareswara (Shiva)

This ancient temple dedicated to Shiva enshrines a 15 feet high white marble Shiva Lingam and is surrounded by massive walls with towers. The Satavahanas and the Vijayanagar kings have made great contributions to this temple.This temple constitutes one of the five Pancharama Kshetrams in Andhra Pradesh. Amaravati is known for its archeological remains of the ancient Budhist era.

Access and Accomodation: Vijayawada

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