Shri Puruhutika Devi Temple

About Shri Puruhutika Devi Temple

Shri Puruhutika Devi Temple is located in Pithapuram village in the district of East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. Sri Puruhutika Devi temple is an important Ashta Dasha Shakthi Peetha. Devi Sati is worshipped as Puruhutika and Lord Shiva as Kukkuteswara Swamy. It is believed that the Seat of Sati Devi had fallen here when Lord Vishnu cut her body with the Sudarshana Chakra. The idol of Puruhutika Devi temple is seen with four hands, these hands have a dish known as Madhu Patra, lotus and a bag with seeds. It is believed that the original idol of this temple is buried under the ground and this place is a holy pilgrim site for many other ancient temples like Hunkruthi Durga, Rajarajeswari temple, Sripada Srivallabha Dattatreya temple and Kunti Madhava temple.

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Temple Timings and Details

  • Clock Darshan Timings

    Morning Timing - 5:30 AM To 12:30 PM

    Evening Timing - 4:30 PM To 7:30 PM

  • T Shirt Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothes
  • Camera Photography Not allowed
  • Prasad Image Prasad Available

Temple Location

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

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