God
Sri Neelakanteswara Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva also has Chaturlingeswara name & this place called as Chaturlingeswara Kshetram. Here the Lord Shiva in the form of Nageswara, Mallikarjuna, Sangameswara and Neelakanteswara Swamy located in the temple.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 32°C during night)Average - May (28°C during the day and 22°C during night)Lowest - December to February (25°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season – August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Bus Stop Bobbili |
33.3 KM | 0866-2570005 |
 Bobbili Railway station |
27.4 KM | 139 |
 Visakhapatnam International Airport |
140 KM | 089128-51169 |
Architecture
This temple reflects Kalinga architecture and culture. Rich carvings of Siva, Kartikeya, Brahma, Vishnu, Saraswati, Nataraj, Arthanareeswara, Vinayaka, Mahisasura Mardini can be seen on the walls of Garba Griha. The entrance door was beautifully carved with the Idols of Navagrahas and Lakshmi. The temple consisting of a deval and Jagamohana. The flat roof of the Jagamohana is supported by two rows of pillars. The inscriptions engraved on these pillars Numbering 55, belong to Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
History
This temple built during the reign of Gangas. Eastern Ganga King Ananta Varma Choda Ganga Deva who was an ardant devotee of Lord Shiva built this temple in 1010 A.D.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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