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Village in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Daksharamam (దక్షారామం Dakṣārāmaṁ) is a temple town in central Andhra Pradesh, known for the Bhimeswara Swamy Temple. The poet Mallikarjuna Panditaradhyudu who wrote first independent work in Telugu and spread Lingayatism in the Telugu region during medieval ages was born in this town.
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A 9th- to 10th-century temple built by East Chalukya king Bhima. Maha Shivaratri and Dasara are the main festivals celebrated here.
Eight Shiva lingas are placed in the eight directions (cardinal and inter-cardinal) around Draksharamam. According to regional tradition, the linga in Draksharamam is said to have been consecrated by the sun god Surya. This resulted in rise of atmospheric temperatures in the surrounding regions. To control these high temperatures, the moon god Chandra consecrated eight lingas in the eight directions of Draksharamam. The Dhraksharama lingam, along with these eight lingas together, are known as nava (nine) lingas. Visiting these nava lingas on the same day is believed to be a holy act.
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