Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple (Ksheerarama)
Palakollu, West Godavari district · Lord Shiva as Ksheera Ramalingeswara, with Goddess Parvati
The milk Pancharama – a milky-white linga under one of the tallest temple towers in Andhra Pradesh.
Ksheerarama in Palakollu takes its name from ksheera (milk): Shiva is said to have filled the temple tank with milk for the young sage Upamanyu, and the town's name (Pala-kollu, a pond of milk) comes from this. The linga is milky white and is believed to have been installed by Vishnu; Rama is said to have performed its first worship, hence Rama-lingeswara. The temple is famous for its nine-storey, roughly 120 ft gopuram.
Timings
- Morning (official portal): 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Evening (official portal): 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Karthika Masam: Hours may be extended. Check locally.
Darshan types and costs
- General darshan – Free
Sevas and costs
- Abhishekam – ₹50 (Daily, 7:00 – 11:00 AM)
- Ekadasa Rudra Abhishekam – ₹100 (Daily, 6:00 – 11:00 AM)
- Kumkuma Pooja (morning / evening) – ₹20 (Morning 6:00 – 11:00 AM; evening session to 8:00 PM)
- Archana – ₹10 (Daily (portal slot 7:00 – 8:00 AM; usually available during hours))
- Nitya Abhishekam – ₹500 (Daily, 7:00 – 8:00 AM)
- Paroksha Nitya Abhishekam – ₹500 (Daily, 7:00 – 8:00 AM)
- Paroksha Leela Kalyanam (monthly Masa Shivaratri) – ₹1,116 (Every month on Masa Shivaratri, 6:00 – 8:00 PM)
- Paroksha Saswata Laksha Mutyala Pooja (monthly Masa Shivaratri) – ₹300 (Every month on Masa Shivaratri, 6:00 – 8:00 PM)
- Paroksha Saswata Leela Kalyanam – ₹10,000 (Monthly Masa Shivaratri (long-term/permanent scheme))
How to book darshan
In-person sevas at the counter. Paroksha sevas are listed on the AP Endowments portal under 'Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Palakollu'.
AP Endowments portal (tms.ap.gov.in)
Dress code
Traditional dress preferred, and expected for abhishekam. Men: pancha/dhoti or kurta-pyjama. Women: saree, half-saree or churidar with dupatta.
Best time to visit
October–February; Karthika Masam (10 Nov – 8 Dec 2026) is peak season. Maha Shivaratri (6 Mar 2027) is the biggest festival.
How to reach
- air: Rajahmundry airport (about 80 km).
- rail: Palakollu railway station, close to the temple.
- road: The temple is near the main bus station. About 25 km from Bhimavaram, 10 km from Narsapur.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri – Saturday 6 March 2027 (Maha Shivaratri; panchang dates can differ by a day locally)
- Karthika Masam – 10 Nov – 8 Dec 2026
- Masa Shivaratri Leela Kalyanam – Monthly (Krishna Chaturdasi)