Manikeswaram
Southern Kasi, Dakshina Kasi
Holy Place
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
RegionCoastal Andhra
DistrictPrakasam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523212
Telephone code08593
Nearest cityOngole,Guntur,Addanki

Manikeswaram is a holy village situated on the banks of the Gundlakamma river in the Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This village is home to ancient Shiva temple. Every day hundreds of devotees flocks to Manikeswaram for offering prayers to Lord shiva. Manikeswaram is acclaimed as southern Kasi or Dakshina Kasi.[1]

References

  1. "Thousands throng Manikeswaram". The Hindu.

15°45′N 79°58′E / 15.750°N 79.967°E / 15.750; 79.967

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