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Manikeswaram is a holy village situated on the banks of the Gundlakamma river in the Prakasam district district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This village is home to ancient Shiva temple. Every day hundreds of devotees flocks to Manikeswaram for offering prayers to Lord shiva. Manikeswaram is acclaimed as southern Kasi or Dakshina Kasi.
Manikeswaram is located near to Addanki town. It is 300 km from Hyderabad, 110 km from Vijayawada, 36 km from Ongole and 10 km from Addanki.Nearest Bus station is Addanki. APSRTC run buses frequently to manikeswaram. Buses from Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Ongole to Addanki are available. The nearest Airport is Vijayawada. Nearest Railway station is Ongole. All the express trains and passenger trains going from Hyderabad & Vijayawada to Chennai stop at Ongole.