Bodhikonda Jain Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Bodhikonda Jain Temple, Ramatheertham, Vizianagaram district Andhra Pradesh 535217

Diety

Tirthankara

Introduction

Ramateertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in India. It is about 12 km from Vizianagaram city. It is a famous Pilgrimage and also Ancient Historical Site since 3rd Century BCE. At Ramateertham there are three lines of hills standing parallel east and west, and each separated from the other by a narrow valley. The southernmost is known as the Bodhikonda, and on it are the spots connected with Rama, and Jaina remains consisting of natural caves, rock art, images and a ruined Jain brick temple towards south west of the hill. This site is now under the maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India, Hyderabad circle.