MANDAPAKA - SOMESWARA AALAYAM

This holy Saiva kshetra went by the name of Mandavya kshetra due to Mandavya maharshi's penance and his obtaining Daiva Sakshatkar. There are two reputed Aalayas dedicated to Sri Kesavaswamy and Someswaraswamy. This Kesavaswamy Aalayaam is among the Pancha Kesava kshetras, the others being situated at Ryali, Tanuku, Duvva, Katalaparru. It is a wellbuilt and commendably maintained shrine drawing a steady stream of asthikas.

The Someswaraalayam is located in the heart of this little town and faces east. The Sivalinga is made of black granite and lures the devotees with its size and powers of emancipation of true bhaktas.

This famous Harihara kshetra lies in Mandapaka the Tanuku taluq of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

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