Sri Kakuleswara Swamy Temple, Srikakulam is an historical ancient Temple . It was built by Sathavahana’s family in the 4th Century. Previously it was popular as Andhra Maha Vishnu, Andhra Nayaka, Telugu Vallabha and Sri Kakulani Nadha. Gradually the God is called as Sri kakuleswara.

The Temple is 57th prior in the 108 ancient punyakshethrams.The existing Raja Gopuram was built by Anantha Dandapala who is the king of CHOLAs in the year Sarvadharinama year i.e. 1081. The Vijayanagra King, Sri Krishna Devaraya Visited this Temple in the year 1519. He Wrote AMUKTHA MALYADA Grandham as per Sri Kakuleswara Swamy’s instructions in the dream.

The Mandapam where Sri Krishna Devaraya wrote the Amuktha Malyada Grandham is called as AMUKTHA MALYADA MANDAPAM. The Temple under the control of Vijayanagara emperor and gradually it comes under the control of Devarakonda samsthanam who is acting as present Trustees. Vykunta Eakadasi/Mukkoti, Ekadasi is most biggest festival in this Temple. Large number of Piligrims are visited the temple on that day for Sri Swamy Vari Darsanam through “Uthara Dwaram”.