Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple

Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya Swamy. Devotees used to visit this temple for Kala Sarpa Dosha and Naga Dosha Nivarana Pooja. In the past, this place was called by Birudamkitta Puram. There was supposed to be a Big tunnel which connects Peddapuram fort and this temple. Britishers used to call this underground tunnel as Big Hole which later turned to be the present Bikkavolu.

Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple History

This temple was built by the King Gunaga Vijayaditya III of Eastern Chalukyas during 849 – 892 Century AD. The rich carvings on the temple walls and Gopuras resemble the Dravidian architecture. There are 3 other shrines in the temple complex out of which Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple and Sri Chandrasekara were popular. From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple is of 1121 years old. Subramanya Sasti will be celebrated in a grand at this temple. Subramanya Swamy is located within the temple complex of Golingeswara Swamy Temple. The Vehicle of the Lord Subramanya, Peacock stands right in front of the deity.

Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple Poojas.

Panchamrutha Abhishekam will be performed to the deity on every Tuesday.  The five-day annual festival will be celebrated during Subramanya Sasti. As deity here in the temple is facing towards the south so worshipping the deity will reduce the malefic effects from Kuja and Rahu Dosha. Naga Dosha Pooja will be performed here at this temple.

Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple Timings

  • Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
  • Abhishekam Timings: 6:00 am – 11:00 am (Daily).
  • The crowd will be high on Mon and Tue.

Ticket cost:  Rs.200 for special abhisheka for one family. Rs.50 for the Samuhika Abhishekam.

2 a/c rooms are available which is of the Trust. Room Tariff: Rs.650 / night.

How to reach Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest domestic airport is at Rajahmundry which is 39 km away
  2. The nearest international airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 173 km away

By Train

  1. The nearest major junction is at Kakinada which is 30 km away
  2. Next, nearest is at Rajahmundry which is 34 km away.

By Road

  1. The direct bus to Bikkavolu is available from the major bus points at Kakinada and Rajahmundry with high frequency.

Bikkavolu Subramanya Swamy Temple Images

Reference Link: Temple History

34 comments

  1. sar which day is more precious to visit bikkavolu

  2. Subrahmanyam Penjarla

    Good information. Btw one question, are there any specific times for kala sarpa pooja or Rahu / ketu pooja at this temple? Pls advise..

  3. could you please add temple contact number as well? I tried to google but no luck..

  4. Just wanted to post some information regarding Subrahmanya temple at BIKKAVOLE.. Tuesday is auspicious for abhishekam, ticket cost is Rs 20/- plus Rs 50/- for temple priest while doing abhishekam….Rs 110/- for Abhishekam kit, will get it out side…after abhishekam temple will provide anna prasadam. Temple phone number : 98664 84831/ 96663 46768/98667 40563… Distance from KAKINADA 29km and 20km from Draksharama …

  5. Rajendra prasad aakireddy

    Sir my name is Aakireddy Rajendra prasad i am from nuzvid plz send your mobile number….I will planing visit to bikkavolu subrahmanyeswara temple…Plz guide to me sir…. ..

  6. Sir
    Subramanya sasti roju pillalu kosam nagula chira istaru anta kadha a process chepandi munduga sampradinchala

  7. Sir rooms available there to stay

  8. Hi sir dis is Eshwari. I was planning to come to bikavollu temple for late marriage. On which day I must come there plz give some guidance sir.

    • HI Madam,

      preferably during shasti thiti is suggested madam and for further procedure you can contact at 9393939510

      Thanks

  9. Sir… puttamannu bottu kosam we r coming from hyd. Tuesday morning vl it be avlbl… our pujari told it vl b avlbl on Tuesday along with abhishekam for early marriage…. when should we report at temple for this….

    • HI Madam,

      You can get on any day you can plan madam

      Thanks

      • Our family friends r coming in the morning tomorrow. … what r the things to be brought for abishekam….

        • HI Madam,

          You can reach the temple earlier madam to get the ticket and things so suggested to be there at 6 am onwards

          Thanks

  10. How to reach this temple?

  11. For my sons marriage (not settle with silly reasons) we are pla to visit any room availability? and remedy please inform sir?

  12. Good morning sir
    My sister and I want to come to temple on next month for abhishekam. Is there any facility to book abhishekam tickets through online. What things we have to get to temple with us. Is there any dress code for devotees .

  13. Hello Sir,

    I was informed from my horoscope that I should perform kalyanam to swamyvariki, Is there any possibility to participate in the divine event so that obstacles will be coming down in my natal chart.

    Please let us know.

    Thank You.


    Rajasekhar R

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      You need to check that with your priest you can perform that directly on arrival .
      Thank you.