Kurmanatha Swamy Temple, Srikurmam, Andhra Pradesh

Kurmanatha Swamy Temple, Srikurmam, Andhra Pradesh

Kurmanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Srikurmam village in Gara Mandal in Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is considered as the only ancient temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in the form of a tortoise (Kurma). The temple is situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal and sandwiched between the Andhra and Odisha. This temple is popular among the Tamil diaspora.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Festivals

This temple is considered as one of the rare Indian temples that follow both Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions. Four daily rituals and four annual festivals are celebrated in Srikurmam. Abhisheka is performed daily to the deity and devotees are allowed to participate in person. This is a feature seen more often in Shaivite temples than in Vaishnavite temples. Akhanda Deeparadhana (Lamp worship), Nitya Bhogam (Daily offering) and Kalyanam (Marriage) are regularly performed to the deities. 

Devotees use the Gopi Chandanam while applying Thirunamam on their forehead. The three-day Dolothsavam is the major festival celebrated in the temple. Kama Dahanam is celebrated on the first day, followed by Padiya and Dolotsavam. The annual Kalyanotsavam is celebrated on Vaisakha Suddha Ekadasi.  Kurma Jayanthi on Jyeshta Bahula Dwadasi and Mukkoti Ekadasi are the other festivals celebrated here.  

Prayers

Srikurmam is famous for ancestor worship. Hence, it is known as Pitru Kshetra. People believe that the souls of their ancestors attain salvation if offered prayers here. Hundreds of devotees throng this temple to perform ancestor worship. Devotees also pray here for relief from Sani graha doshas and for wealth & prosperity.

Contact

Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple,

Srikurmam, Gara Mandal,

Srikakulam District,

Andhra Pradesh – 532 404

Phone: +91 8942 283 555

Mobile: +91 94910 00669 / 94915 73249 / 99511 73104

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Srikurmam Bus Stop, 11 Kms from Gara, 13 Kms from Arasavalli, 15 Kms from Srikakulam, 17 Kms from Srikakulam Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Kalingapattinam, 25 Kms from Srikakulam Road Railway Station, 52 Kms from Mukhalingam, 80 Kms from Vizianagaram, 123 Kms from Visakhapatnam Airport and 129 Kms from Visakhapatnam. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Ampolu Junction towards Bay of Bengal on the Srikakulam to Kalingapattinam route.

Location