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PANCHADHARLA - DHARMA LINGESWARA AALAYAM

This ancient Aalaya built at the foot of hills has a long legend. It was lavishly endowed by several kings of many dynasties, like Chalukyas, Vijayanagara etc. The exquisite sculpture beautifying the wall panels and towers speaks volumes of royal patronage. The hills bear white road like patches across them for miles giving the impression of a serpent creeping in its usual zigzag ways. Hence the name of Phanigiri for the hill. Moreover, the Aalaya tanks are fed by five water falls coming down perennially from high hills. They justify the name Panchadharala given. The bounteous colorful Nature around feasts the eyes and the Lord fills the souls munificently.

It lies 24 Km off Anakapalli of Vizag district, accessible by bus.

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About Panchdharla - Dharma Lingeswara Aalayam
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