Ramanarayanam, Vizianagaram
Rama temple · Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Ramanarayanam is a temple complex dedicated to Lord Rama on Korukonda Road near Vizianagaram town in Andhra Pradesh (Ramanarayanam; Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat). The district administration places it about 6 km from Vizianagaram town, and The Hans India also gives a distance of about six kilometres (Vizianagaram District Administration; The Hans India).
The complex is themed on the Ramayana and is laid out in the shape of a bow and arrow (Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat). Its sculptures retell episodes of the epic, and a tall statue of Hanuman forms one of its best-known features (Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat).
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Ramanarayanam, Vizianagaram
The district administration describes Ramanarayanam as a spiritual theme park and lists it among the temples of Vizianagaram (Vizianagaram District Administration). The Hans India reports that the project was set up to spread the ideals of Sri Rama, and that visitors come from across Andhra Pradesh as well as from Odisha and Bengal (The Hans India).
According to The Hans India, the campus is especially crowded on Sundays and festival days, and it hosts cultural programmes such as classical dance, Chekka Bhajana and Hari Katha (The Hans India).
Heritage
History of Ramanarayanam, Vizianagaram
The district administration says the complex was built by the NCS Charitable Trust (Vizianagaram District Administration). ETV Bharat reports that the work was begun by Narayanam Narasimha Murthy, a devotee from Vizianagaram, and completed by his descendants, while The Hans India credits the development to Narayanam Chalamayya and sons and names Narayanam Srinivas as project director (ETV Bharat; The Hans India).
The district administration's listing says the complex was built without seeking donations (Vizianagaram District Administration).
Architecture and sacred features
The district administration describes the complex as a two-storey structure built in the shape of a bow and arrow, and The Hans India likewise says the buildings follow the shape of Rama's bow (Vizianagaram District Administration; The Hans India). ETV Bharat reports a shrine of Rama at one end and a shrine of Vishnu at the other, linked by a corridor (ETV Bharat).
Sculptures depict 72 episodes from the Valmiki Ramayana, from the birth of Rama and his brothers to his coronation (Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat). The complex also has a 60-foot statue of Hanuman, which the district administration names as Sri Abhayanjaneya, and a laser show on the Ramayana is projected on it in the evenings (Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat; Ramanarayanam). The Hans India also mentions images of Anantha Padmanabha, Lakshmi and Saraswathi, and wall carvings of the Rama Setu, the war with Ravana and Sita's return to Ayodhya (The Hans India).
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
The complex is open daily, with evening laser shows and an evening aarti, as listed by the temple's own website and the Vizianagaram district administration (checked October 2026) (Ramanarayanam; Vizianagaram District Administration). The two listings give different opening hours, so confirm current timings and arrangements with Ramanarayanam before travelling.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with NCS Charitable Trust (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.
Location
How to Reach Ramanarayanam, Vizianagaram
Ramanarayanam is on Korukonda Road, about 6 km from Vizianagaram town (Vizianagaram District Administration; The Hans India). The Hans India notes that Vizianagaram is about 45 km from Visakhapatnam and that local autorickshaws serve the site (The Hans India). Check local road and rail options before travelling.
Location: Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Questions
Ramanarayanam, Vizianagaram: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ramanarayanam?
It is on Korukonda Road near Vizianagaram town in Andhra Pradesh, about 6 km from the town (Vizianagaram District Administration; The Hans India).
Which deity is worshipped at Ramanarayanam?
The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama (Ramanarayanam). ETV Bharat reports a Rama shrine at one end of the complex and a Vishnu shrine at the other (ETV Bharat).
Why is Ramanarayanam shaped like a bow and arrow?
The complex is themed on the Ramayana, and its layout follows the shape of Rama's bow and arrow (Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat; The Hans India).
What can visitors see inside the complex?
Sculptures depict 72 episodes from the Ramayana, and there is a 60-foot statue of Hanuman (Vizianagaram District Administration; ETV Bharat).
Is there a laser show at Ramanarayanam?
Yes. A laser show on the Ramayana is held in the evenings on the Hanuman statue (ETV Bharat; Vizianagaram District Administration; Ramanarayanam).
Who built Ramanarayanam?
The district administration says it was built by the NCS Charitable Trust (Vizianagaram District Administration). ETV Bharat and The Hans India link it to the Narayanam family of Vizianagaram (ETV Bharat; The Hans India).
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q25572681 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — Ramanarayanam — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vizianagaram District Administration — Rama Narayanam in Vizianagaram Town
- Vizianagaram District Administration — Temples in Vizianagaram
- ETV Bharat — Lord Sri Ram temple in the shape of arrow in AP's Vizianagaram attracting devotees
- The Hans India — Ramanarayanam temple is now a destination point to tourists
- Ramanarayanam — About Ramanarayanam
Further reading: Ramanarayanam, Vizianagaram on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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