Markandeya Temple

Markendeya Temple is a must-visit travel attraction in the district of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. This Hindu temple is dedicated to the great scholar and sage, Rishi Markandeya. He was the son of Sage Mrikandu and his wife Marudmati. Sage Markandeya was born after a great penance performed by Mrikandu in front of Lord Shiva but was destined to live till the age of 16 years. He defeated death with the blessings of Lord Shiva and wrote Markandeya Purana. At present, his shrine in Rajahmundry is a famous destination and is visited by many tourists.

It Is Known For:-
1) Markandeya Temple in Rajahmundry is known for its beautiful architecture and verses from Markandeya Puran
2) Each year, Mahashivaratri is celebrated here with a great enthusiasm. Devotees from various places arrive at this shrine and pay their homage to Sage Markandeya and Lord Shiva

Best Time To Visit:-
Across the year, Markandeya Temple can be visited. Being a famous Hindu shrine, it is visited by numerous visitors daily and countless devotees annually. The best time for paying a flying visit to this shrine is considered on the occasion of Markandeya Jayanti and Mahashivaratri.

Reaching There:-
A well-established network of the railways and roadways has made easier for the people to visit the temple of Markandeya. The local transit like the buses and taxis are available for commuting to and from the temple.

Nearest Railway Station- Rajahmundry Railway Station 
Nearest Airport- Rajahmundry Airport