Ramateertham

Ramateertham (also spelled Ramatheertham) is a village and panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located about 12 kilometres from Vizianagaram city. The village is known for the Kodanda Rama temple and for archaeological remains of Buddhist and Jain sites located on the surrounding hills.^[1] ruined Jain temple on Bodhikonda]]

The hills surrounding Ramateertham namely Bodhikonda, Ghanikonda, and Gurubhaktulakonda contain remnants of ancient Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and rock-cut caves, indicating that the region was an important centre of Buddhist activity during the early historic period.^[2] Jain caves and relief sculptures have also been identified in the area, reflecting the presence of Jain religious traditions alongside Buddhism and later Hindu worship practices.^[3]

Ramateertham is home to the Kodanda Rama temple, dedicated to Lord Rama, which serves as an important local pilgrimage site. In December 2020, the idol of Rama in the temple was vandalised, leading to protests and increased security arrangements at the site.^[4][5]

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  Holy relic sites map of Andhra Pradesh
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  Gurubhaktalukonda Monastery ruins
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  Jain reliefs on Bodhikonda
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  Remnants on Bodhikonda
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  Jain Tirthankara Image at Rockcut Caves of Ghanikonda
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  Jain caves at BodhiKonda in Ramatheertham
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  Ruined temple on Bodhikonda
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  Deep Cistern on hilltop of Bodhikonda
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  Jain Caves at Ghanikonda
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  Circular stupa at Ghanikonda
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  Remnants of a stupa on Ghanikonda
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  Apsidal stupa walls at Gurubhaktulakonda monastery
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  Ruined stone stupa at Gurubhaktulakonda monastery
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  Steps leading to Gurubhaktulakonda Monastery

• Danavulapadu Jain temple

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