Parasuramesvara Temple

The Parasuramesvara Temple in Gudimallam is a Hindu sanctuary built with an apsidal floor plan and an interior chamber for circumambulation around the central shrine. The structure combines an open assembly hall with a surrounding corridor designed for ritual walking around the sanctuary.

The temple houses one of the oldest known Shiva lingas, which scholars date to between the third century BCE and the fourth century CE. This artifact makes the sanctuary a testimony to early Hindu worship practices.

The temple displays stone carvings and inscriptions that show how Hindu religious art evolved over centuries. These works let visitors see different artistic periods and how spiritual practices were expressed through sculpture.

Visitors can explore the sanctuary during daylight hours and will find wheelchair access available. There is a designated area behind the building where people perform ritual coconut offerings.

During specific astronomical periods called Uthrayanam and Dakshinayanam, sunlight enters directly into the inner chamber of the sanctuary. This celestial event connects the building's physical design with cosmic cycles and spiritual meaning.