Situated at a distance of 24 kms. from Anakapalli, Panchadharala derived its name from the five jets of water coming out of five fountains from a natural perennial spring. There is a Lingam on which are carved other lingams in 12 rows of 85 each and is also known as the 'Kotilingam' (crore of Lingams). There are several inscriptions found on the pillars of the mandapam in the temple.