Book Tomorrow Thursday Dakshina Murthy Abhishekam
Temples in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh pilgrimage guide

Temples in Kakinada — Famous Temples & Complete Darshan Guide

Plan a practical Kakinada temple trip with 17 important temples, darshan-friendly routing, local travel tips and the best season for a peaceful pilgrimage.

17 curated temples Andhra Pradesh View map & route →

Last updated July 2026 · Curated by the Temples.bio editorial team

Quick answers

Which is the most famous temple in Kakinada?
Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple is the most prominent temple in Kakinada. This guide covers 17 notable temples in and around Kakinada with timings, distances and a darshan route.
How many days do you need to visit Kakinada temples?
You can cover the main temples of Kakinada in about 2 days. Use the 1-day essential circuit for the key shrines, or the 2-day plan to include temples within 100 km.
What is the best time to visit Kakinada temples?
October to March is the most comfortable season for temple visits in Kakinada. Summer afternoons can be tiring, so plan early morning darshan and keep a lighter second half of the day. Festival days are spiritually rewarding but busier; confirm timings, parking and local transpor

Why Kakinada is a major temple destination

Kakinada is one of Andhra Pradesh's useful temple bases, combining well-known shrines with smaller neighbourhood temples that locals still visit for daily worship. The guide below is arranged for real travel: start with the most important temple, then add nearby shrines in an order that keeps the route simple.

Even when a city is not marketed only as a pilgrimage destination, its temples often hold the memory of older neighbourhoods, local festivals and family vows. Devotees usually come here for blessings of Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Durga, family welfare, ancestral prayers and a quieter connection with the region's sacred geography. The city also works well as a base for first-time visitors who want a balanced mix of famous temples and reachable local shrines.

Curated pilgrimage circuit

Temples to Visit Near Kakinada

Ordered by pilgrimage importance and practical travel distance from Kakinada.

Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple — Lord Satyanarayana (Vishnu) temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Satyanarayana (Vishnu)

  • Annavaram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
  • 50.4 km from Kakinada
  • 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Annavaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. One of the richest temples in AP. Receives over 50 lakh visitors annually.)

Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple

Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, located on a picturesque hill in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the most visited and revered temples dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana (a form of Lord Vishnu). The temple is particularly famous for the Satyanarayana Vratam (vow) and associated puja that devotees perform for truth, prosperity, and success. The hilltop location provides scenic views and the temple attracts millions of devotees annually who come to seek blessings for honesty in business, success in ventures, and overall prosperity. The temple has modern facilities while maintaining traditional worship practices, and the Satyanarayana Katha (story) recitation is a significant part of the worship here.

Travel Tip: By Road: Well connected from Rajahmundry and Kakinada. By Train: Direct railway station. Popular hilltop pilgrimage.

Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple — Lord Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Lakshmi Narasimha

  • Antarvedi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
  • 106.2 km from Kakinada
  • 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Antarvedi, East Godavari. Temple at confluence of Godavari and Bay of Bengal. Accessible by boat. Tides affect access.)

Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, located on a small island at the confluence of River Godavari and the Bay of Bengal in East Godavari district, is one of the unique Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh. The temple's location at the meeting point of the sacred river and the sea makes it spiritually significant, representing the union of terrestrial and marine divine energies. The temple is accessible by boat or a bridge, and the island setting provides a serene and powerful spiritual atmosphere. The deity is believed to be particularly powerful in granting protection during travels, especially sea journeys, and in providing blessings for fishermen and marine-related activities. The temple attracts devotees seeking blessings for safe travels, prosperity in water-related businesses, and spiritual purification through the combined waters.

Travel Tip: By Road: Coastal route with boat/bridge access. Island location with water transport. Marine pilgrimage site.

Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Sametha Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Devasthanam — Lord Shiva temple in Kakinada Within City

Lord Shiva

  • Suryarao Peta, Kakinada
  • Within Kakinada (Suryarao Peta, Kakinada)
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Sametha Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Devasthanam

Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Sametha Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Devasthanam located in Suryarao Peta, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Rajyalakshmi Sametha Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Devasthanam — Lord Vishnu / Incarnations temple in Kakinada Within City

Lord Vishnu / Incarnations

  • Sarpavaram, Kakinada
  • Within Kakinada (Sarpavaram, Kakinada)
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Rajyalakshmi Sametha Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Devasthanam

Sri Rajyalakshmi Sametha Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Devasthanam located in Sarpavaram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, Samarlakota — Lord Shiva temple in Kakinada Within City

Lord Shiva

  • Samalkot, Kakinada
  • Within Kakinada (Samalkot, Kakinada)
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, Samarlakota

Sri Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple located in Samalkot, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam — Lord Shiva temple in Kakinada Within City

Lord Shiva

  • Pithapuram
  • Within Kakinada (Pithapuram)
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam located in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram — Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi temple in Kakinada Within City

Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi

  • Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Within Kakinada (Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh)
  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Typical TTD local-temple hours with a midday break. Confirm current timings at Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram before travel.)

Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram

Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara enshrined with Goddess Padmavathi in Pithapuram town, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh 533450. Pithapuram is a renowned kshetram associated with Sri Pada Sri Vallabha and Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple.Administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram allows devotees of the Godavari region to worship Balaji and Padmavathi locally. Saturdays and Vaishnava festival days see higher footfall. Annual Brahmotsavam and Kalyanotsavam are major observances at Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram.

Travel Tip: Pithapuram is ~20 km north of Kakinada on NH routes. Combine Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram with Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple and Sri Pada Sri Vallabha Kshetram.

Sripada Srivallabha Mahasamsthanam, Pithapuram — Lord Vishnu / Incarnations temple in Kakinada Within City

Lord Vishnu / Incarnations

  • Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Within Kakinada (Pithapuram, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh)
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sripada Srivallabha Mahasamsthanam, Pithapuram

Sripada Srivallabha Mahasamsthanam located in Pithapuram Town, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Maridamma Ammavari Devasthanam — Supreme Deity temple in Kakinada Same Day

Supreme Deity

  • Peddapuram, East Godavari
  • 21.1 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Maridamma Ammavari Devasthanam

Sri Maridamma Ammavari Devasthanam located in Peddapuram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple — Lord Shiva temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Shiva

  • Draksharama
  • 27.5 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple located in Draksharama, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Srungara Vallabha Swamy Temple — Lord Sri Srungara Vallabha Swamy temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Sri Srungara Vallabha Swamy

  • Chadalada Tirupati Village (Tholi Tirupati), Peddapuram Mandal, Kakinada District
  • 28.5 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM (Saturday schedules run continuously with extended afternoon hours due to heavy pilgrim inflow)

Sri Srungara Vallabha Swamy Temple

The Sri Srungara Vallabha Swamy Temple is an ancient Vaishnavite shrine under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). While local tradition asserts the temple has existed for over 9,000 years, epigraphical evidence dates its construction to prior to the 12th century. The region was historically governed by prominent dynasties including the Satavahanas, Eastern Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, and the Reddi rulers, all of whom expanded and patronized the shrine. Architecturally, the temple showcases the Dravidian style. The structure features a grand Ranga Mandapa supported by eight intricately carved pillars and a Mukha Mandapa holding sixteen pillars that bear 13 historical inscriptions detailing royal land donations. In 1956, the temple management was officially taken over by the Endowments Department of Andhra Pradesh to preserve its deep structural and cultural legacy.

Travel Tip: The temple is located 31 km from Kakinada and is easily accessed via the Kirlampudi-Prathipadu road, with a grand welcome arch constructed at nearby Divili village.

Sri Nookalamma Ammavari Temple — Supreme Deity temple in Kakinada Same Day

Supreme Deity

  • Kandrakota, Peddapuram
  • 29.0 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Nookalamma Ammavari Temple

Sri Nookalamma Ammavari Temple located in Kandrakota, Peddapuram, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Temple  Bikkavolu — Lord Ganesha temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Ganesha

  • Bikkavolu, East Godavari
  • 32.4 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Temple Bikkavolu

Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Temple located in Bikkavolu, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple Muramalla — Lord Shiva temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Shiva

  • Muramalla
  • 37.1 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple Muramalla

Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple located in Muramalla, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Vighneswara Swamy Temple — Lord Ganesha temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Ganesha

  • Ainavilli
  • 55.7 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Vighneswara Swamy Temple

Sri Vighneswara Swamy Temple located in Ainavilli, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Devasthanam — Supreme Deity temple in Kakinada Same Day

Supreme Deity

  • Lova, Tuni
  • 68.9 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Devasthanam

Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Devasthanam located in Lova, Tuni, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam — Lord Vishnu / Incarnations temple in Kakinada Same Day

Lord Vishnu / Incarnations

  • Appanapalli, Mamidikuduru
  • 70.1 km from Kakinada
  • 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam

Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam located in Appanapalli, Mamidikuduru, Andhra Pradesh, is an ancient and prominent spiritual destination. Devotees visit this sacred temple to seek divine blessings, offer special pujas, and experience deep spiritual peace. The temple complex is well-maintained and serves as a major pilgrim center in the region.

Travel Tip: Mornings and festival days witness the highest pilgrim turnout. Early visits allow peaceful darshan.

How to Reach Kakinada

Reach Kakinada by the nearest major railway station or state highway links, then keep the temple circuit local for the first day. For families and senior citizens, a hired cab or auto-rickshaw is easier than changing transport repeatedly. Start with the main temple before the crowd builds, pause for lunch near the city centre, and keep outer temples for the afternoon.

Best Time to Visit Kakinada Temples

October to March is the most comfortable season for temple visits in Kakinada. Summer afternoons can be tiring, so plan early morning darshan and keep a lighter second half of the day. Festival days are spiritually rewarding but busier; confirm timings, parking and local transport before starting.

Suggested trip plan

Kakinada Temple Darshan Itinerary

A curated day-wise route designed for optimal travel times and darshan timings. Adjust around your bookings.

Recommended tour packages starting from Kakinada

Book hassle-free guided tours with transport, darshan assistance, and hotels included.

Kakinada Temple FAQs

How many temples can I visit in Kakinada in one day?
Most visitors can cover 4 to 6 temples in one day if they start early and keep the route within the city or nearby areas.
What is the best time to visit Kakinada temples?
The cooler months from October to March are best. For daily darshan, early morning and evening are usually more comfortable than afternoon.
Is Kakinada suitable for a family temple trip?
Yes. Keep the first day focused on the main city temples, use local transport, and avoid packing too many distant temples into one day.

Interactive Route Planner

Kakinada Temple Locations

Tap any temple to center the map, view driving routes, and get key details.

1

Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple

Day 1 · 50 km

2

Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Day 2 · 106 km

3

Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Sametha Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Devasthanam

Day 1 · 2 km

4

Sri Rajyalakshmi Sametha Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Devasthanam

Day 1 · 9 km

5

Sri Kumararama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, Samarlakota

Day 1 · 14 km

6

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam

Day 1 · 18 km

7

Sri Padmavathi Sametha Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Pithapuram

Day 1 · 19 km

8

Sripada Srivallabha Mahasamsthanam, Pithapuram

Day 1 · 19 km

9

Sri Maridamma Ammavari Devasthanam

Day 1 · 21 km

10

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple

Day 1 · 27 km

11

Sri Srungara Vallabha Swamy Temple

Day 1 · 28 km

12

Sri Nookalamma Ammavari Temple

Day 1 · 29 km

13

Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Swamy Temple Bikkavolu

Day 1 · 32 km

14

Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple Muramalla

Day 1 · 37 km

15

Sri Vighneswara Swamy Temple

Day 1 · 55 km

16

Sri Talupulamma Ammavari Devasthanam

Day 1 · 68 km

17

Sri Bala Balaji Devasthanam

Day 1 · 70 km

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3