Photo 1 / 4Courtyard from the gopuram. Photo: Gopal vemu at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Palakollu Ksheerarama Temple
About the Temple
Ksheerarama in Palakollu is one of the five Pancharama temples of Shiva, known for its milky white linga and a gopuram of about 120 feet with nine storeys, among the tallest in Andhra Pradesh. Legend says Vishnu received the Sudarshana chakra here after worshipping Shiva. The temple stands about 400 m from Palakollu bus stand and is run by the AP Endowments department.
Why visit
- See one of the tallest temple towers in Andhra Pradesh.
- Pair it with Somarama in Bhimavaram, about 20 km away.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Evening
- 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Official source, checked 22 Oct 2026 · Source
The About tab gives 05:30 to 20:30.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
45 minutes to 1.3 hours inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
No dress rule for this temple was confirmed. Traditional, modest clothing is the safe choice; ask at the entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Phones
A current rule on phones inside the temple was not confirmed. Ask at the entrance whether phones may be carried or must be left outside.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Access
Step counts and any step-free route were not confirmed. Ask locally if anyone in your group has limited mobility.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
Highlights
- A nine-storey gopuram
The temple tower is about 120 feet tall with nine storeys, among the tallest in Andhra Pradesh.
- Milky white linga
The linga is milky white and can be seen through windows of the sanctum from all four sides.
- Black stone mandapam
The mandapam has 72 pillars of black stone.
- Centrally protected monument
Wikipedia lists the temple as a centrally protected monument of national importance.
Sources: tms.ap.gov.in, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Palakollu Ksheerarama Temple
- By air: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) · about 81 km
- By train: Palakollu (PKO) · about 2 km
- By road: APSRTC buses link Palakollu with Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati; the bus stand is 400 m from the temple.
Sources: tms.ap.gov.in · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- Somarama, BhimavaramAnother Pancharama temple.21 km away
- NarasapuramGodavari river town near the Gosthani confluence.9.4 km away
- AntarvediCoastal temple village where the Godavari meets the sea.20 km away
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
Is there a dress code at Palakollu Ksheerarama Temple?
No dress rule for this temple was confirmed. Traditional, modest clothing is the safe choice; ask at the entrance.
Can I take my phone inside Palakollu Ksheerarama Temple?
A current rule on phones inside the temple was not confirmed. Ask at the entrance whether phones may be carried or must be left outside.
What are the Palakollu Ksheerarama temple timings?
The AP Endowments portal lists 06:00 to 12:30 and 16:00 to 20:30. Its About page gives 05:30 to 20:30, so confirm locally.
How do I reach Ksheerarama temple?
The AP Endowments page puts the temple 400 m from Palakollu bus stand, 1.7 km from Palakollu railway station and 81 km from Rajahmundry airport.
Why is it called Ksheerarama?
Ksheera means milk. Legend says Shiva gave milk and boons here, and the linga is milky white. This is a belief, not history.