Draksharamam

Draksharamam is a village in Konaseema district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The Bhimeswara Swamy Temple in this town is one of the five temples of Shiva known as Pancharama Kshetras.

Ashta Someswaras
Eight lingas are consecrated in eight directions (cardinal and intercardinal) of Draksharama. These temples are known as Ashta Someswaras.

Etymology
This village was formerly known as Dhakshatapovana and Dhakshavatika.

Notable Residents

 * Malladi Venkata Satyanarayana Rao (musician and broadcaster)
 * Duvvuri Subbamma (independence activist)