srikurmam temple history

This temple is of million years old where outer structures were reconstructed many a time, the present structure is of 700 years old. This temple stories were mentioned in Kurma, Vishnu, Agni, Padma, Brahmanda Puranas.

This temple was visited by many great kings and saints, which includes Lava and Kusha (Son of Lord Sri Rama), Bala Rama Krishna, Sage Durvasa, Adi Sankaracharya, Ramanuja charya, Narahari Theertha, Chaitanya Maha prabhu.

His Holiness Sri Ramanujacharya prayed for Lord Vishnu at this place in 11th century. The deity, facing East till then, turned towards West to bless Archarya (similar to Udipidi temple in Karnataka). The Second Flag post was installed as the deity is facing West since then.

 

How to reach Srikurmam Temple ?

1. Temple is 13 km from Srikakulam Old Bus station
2. Temple is 15 km from Srikakulam main bus station
3. Tempe is 25 km from Srikakulam Railway station
4. Nearest airport is 110 km from Visakshapatnam.

Interesting places near to Srikurmam Temple

1. Arasavalli Surya Deva Temple is 12 km away
2. Sri Mukhalingam Siva Temple is 45 km away
3. Narada Theertham
4. Madhava Theertham
5. Koutilya Theertham
6. Chakra Theertham
7. Narasimha Theertham