Sri Mavullamma Temple Bhimavaram

Situated in the bustling Mavullamma Center, Motipalli Street, and 1-Town area near the Sunday Market in Gandhinagar, Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, this temple is a significant spiritual destination for devotees seeking darshan and blessings of the Divine Mother.

The temple, also referred to as Mavullamma Ammavari Temple or Sri Mavullamma Ammavari Devasthanam, is recognized as a living heritage temple managed by a local panchayat trust.

Built in the modern era by Marella Machiraju and Grandi Appanna, it stands as a vibrant hub for religious activity and community gatherings. The architecture style is unique to the region and does not conform to any single traditional style, adding to its distinctive charm.

Sri Mavullamma Temple welcomes devotees every day from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Free darshan is available for all visitors, and the temple observes a traditional dress code: men are requested to wear dhoti, kurta/pyjama, or clean formal attire, while women are encouraged to wear sarees, half-sarees, or salwar kameez.

Rituals and poojas are conducted in Telugu and Sanskrit, with special offerings such as Bala Bhogam and Sahasra Kumkum Archana in the early morning, and Pancha Harati, Sahasra Namarchana, and Vedaparayanam in the evening.

The temple comes alive during major festivals like Mavullamma Jatara (January–February or Jyeshta Suddha Padyami), Ashada Suddha Pournami with Sakambari decoration (June–July), and Sharad Navaratri/Dasara (September–October).

These occasions are marked by vibrant celebrations, special poojas, and Annadanam—free mass food feeding for devotees. Traditional prasadam such as Pulihora and sweets are distributed regularly, especially during festivals.

Reaching Sri Mavullamma Temple is convenient: Bhimavaram Town (BVRT) and Bhimavaram Junction (BVRM) railway stations are just 1.5–2 km away, with easy access by auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw.

The APSRTC Bus Stand is also within 2 km, and those arriving by air can travel from Rajahmundry Airport (89 km) or Vijayawada International Airport (98 km). Ample free parking and wheelchair-accessible entrances ensure a comfortable visit for all.

For accommodation, multiple hotels and homestays are available within 0.4–2.5 km, including Hotel Homestay@Bhimavaram, Hotel Grand Leela Krishna, and Hotel Sri Pranams Royal Grand.

Nearby attractions include Somaramam (Sri Someswara Swamy Temple), Iskcon Temple Bhimavaram, and Ksheerarama at Palakollu. Photography is allowed in the outer courtyards, but restricted near the inner sanctum during rituals. For further information, devotees may contact the temple at +91 9573456699.