[1][2] It is a sthala purāṇa, a type of local lore, that focuses on the Bhimeswara deity of Draksharamam and the sacred region of Bhima Mandala, located in present-day Andhra Pradesh.

[3] The work blends local traditions with broader religious narratives, drawing from Sanskrit puranas while maintaining a distinct identity in Telugu literature.

[4] The text is structured as follows:[4] The Bhimeswara Purāṇa is significant in the cultural and geographical context of Andhra Pradesh, offering detailed descriptions of regions such as Rajamahendravaram, Palnadu, and Draksharamam.

It provides insights into the environmental and social conditions of the time, including a critique of the lack of basic amenities like clean water and food, particularly in Palnadu.

[4] As an essential part of Telugu literature, the Bhimeswara Puranam integrates regional deities and local stories into broader cultural and religious narratives.