Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Sq92NOVeIuw
Location: "FR6G+V2R, Sivakodu, Andhra Pradesh 533244"
Reference:
https://www.sivakoti.org/history/
Shivakoti
means ‘A gathering of devotional ganas (Sub Gods in a way) of Lord Shiva’. A famous
Saiva temple of the region (Early 19th Century) that also has a Veerabhadra
Shrine & Kanakadurga shrine at the entrance. The vimana over Garbha griha
is impressive, butbis white washed recently. A small but significant temple.
Said to be established by Lord Rama on his way to Ayodhya. The idol is one of
Ardhanareeahwar made of granite stone. It also has a hole where there is always
water to represent Ganga. The temple shows its age though it has been preserved
well. A quick visit is a must to see the unique idol.
Temple
built in late 1800s is a very famous temple in the area . The village is given
the same name of the temple and is famous for having the one crore th Siva
Linga placed by lord Rama according to legend . During shiva rathri there is
good decoration along the streets of the village and a carnival also takes
place.
The Siva Murthy (idol) has been established by Lord
Rama in Krita yuga (approximately 9 lakh years ago). This is the last of 1
crore (1,00,00,000) siva lingas, that lord rama established. This is the reason
why the place is called Siva Koti. The village name later change with time to
Sivakodu.
Temple Timings:
Monday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM - 8:00
PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM - 8:00
PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM -
8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM - 8:00
PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM -
8:00 PM
How
to Reach:
By
Air – The
airports at Hyderabad and Vizag are the closest airport from Adurru.
By
Rail – The
nearest major railway station from the temple is located in Rajahmundry, around
70 km away. Nearest Railway Station is Palakollu Railway Station (18 KMs). Few
trains have halt at palakollu railway station.
By
Road- Well
connected by road and right on NH 216. Own vehicle is the best option to reach
the temple, otherwise being on National Highway, there are ample buses and
taxis/autos plying on the road.
Parking
and Photography:
No dedicated Parking, park the vehicle outside the
boundary and there will be no issue. No restriction in photography, just be
careful while taking pics of Garbagriha.
Places
to stay:
In
case one needs hotels or lodges, Amalapuram or Palakollu are good places within
driveable distance. Travelling is easy, roads are in better condition. Good
hotels are available in Amalapuram (Might not be through online but visiting
there) or Palakollu. Either of the places has good number of places to visit
within reachable distances like Antharvedi or Bhimavaram
Route:
