Shri Puruhutika Shaktipeeth, Pithapuram — Attraction in Andhra Pradesh

Puruhutika Devi:-Shakti Peethas divine shrines of Devi. These are shrines that are highly revered by Shaktas(Shaktism). The mythology says about the falling of parts of the corpse of Sati Devi, when when Lord Shiva took it and wandered. There are 51 Shakti Peeth linking to the 51 alphabets in Sanskrit. It is believed the Sati's Left hand has fallen here. Puruhutika devi temple is considered as one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas.

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Puruhutika Devi temple in Pithapuram is one of the Astadasha Shakti Peetha temples. This temple is dedicated to Lord Kukkuteshwara Swamy (Lord Shiva) and his consort Goddess Sri Puruhutika Devi (Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi). the goddess is installed in a separate, independent shrine. The idol facing north is in the standing posture and made of granite stones, about four feet in height. The deity is adorned with glittering gold jewels and rustling silks.

Pithapuram is a very ancient town. It was the seat of the Pithapuram Estate. Pithapuram has three famous temples: Kunthi Madhavaswami temple, Kukkuteswara Swami Temple and the Puruhutika Sakthi Peetam.

Puruhuthika peetham is a powerful peetham among ashtadasapeetham from Pithikapuram,in olden days this place is known as puruhuthikapuram,then came to pitthapuram ,pitikapuram and now calling as pithapuram,a well known hindu’s shiva temple kukkutalingam is here in this temple,gayasura gave his chest for yagam, and shive given moksham to gayasura and then gaya’s foots were kept here and from then this rever is known as Padagaya a wonderful devotional place and VYASA BHAGAVAN,SANKARACHARYA visited this place as per historical stories.

About Puruhutika devi:-Shiva carrying the corpse of Sati DeviThe Puruhutika devi Temple (Puruhutika Peetham) inside the Kukkudeshwara Temple is a Shakti Peetha where Sati (goddess)'s Left hand fell. The etymology of the location (Peetha Puram or Pithapuram) comes associated with the presence of this Shakti Peetha in the area.Daksha Yaga the mythology depicted in puranas is considered as the main theme in the origin of the idea of Shakti Peethas. The idol of Puruhuthika devi has four hands. They contain bag of seeds (Beeja), axe (Parashu), lotus (Kamala) and a dish (Madhu patra) from lower-right to lower-left in order.

Puruhutika devi was worshiped by Lord Indra.

Once Indra has cheated Ahalya (wife of Gautama maharshi) in the form of Gautama and was cursed by the Maharshi. Indra lost his testes and got the symbols of Yoni all over his body. He felt very sad and prąyed Gautama a lot. Finally the Rishi accepted and told that the Yoni symbols will look like eyes, so that Indra will be called as Sahasraksha there after. But Indra lost his testes. He wanted to regain them. He left his kingdome, came to Piithika puri and did Tapasya for Jaganmata. After a long time Jaganmata appeared before him and blessed him with wealth and testes. Indra was very happy and prąyed her as Puruhutika devi (One who was worshiped by Indra).

After a very long time Jagadguru Sripada vallabha took birth in Pithapuram. He too worshiped Puruhutika devi and realized his self. He is an incarnation of Dattatreya.

The granie icon of archamurti about four feet in height, and is set up on an elegant Vedika. It is in standing posture and faces north, lying a little further to the Kukkuteswara Swamy linga facing south. Draped in rustling silks and beautified with glittering gold jewels along wish colourful garlands, the Mother looks exceedingly enchanting and wrings veneration at first sight itself.

Sadhana:-Every year in the month of Ashviyja Navaratri festival is conducted in the temple. Worship of Puruhutika devi includes Indra as Rishi and Kukkuteswara as Guru Pithapuram is also known as Dakshina Kasi.

Route:- Nearest Busstation Pithapuram Nearest Railway station Pithapuram, Kakinada Nearest Airport Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam

Pithapuram is formerly called as Pithikapuram / Pushkara kshetram in Puranas...

Puruhutika Devi Temple Dedicated to Kukkuteswara Swamy (Lord Shiva) and Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi is one of the Maha Shaktipeeth Temple or Ashta Dasha temple , there are 51 Shakti Peetas across the country, of these 4 are considered as Adi Shaktipeeth and 18 as Maha Shakti Peethas. Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy temple And Puruhutika Devi Temple is located at Pithapuram in East Godavari District , At a distance of 2.5 km from Pithapuram Railway Station, 12 km from Samarlakota, 16 km from Kakinada, 61 km from Rajahmundry .

Puruhutika Devi Temple is inside the campus of Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple. It is one of the Asta Dasha Shakti Peethas. After Daksha Yagna, Goddess Sati Devi's body part (back part) has fell down in this area, because of this place earlier people has called as Puruhoothika puram later it has changed as Peetika Puram. Finally it has changed Pithapuram. This temple is considered as the 10th Sakthi Peetham of the 18 Shakti Peethas.

Kukkuteswara Swamy temple is the most famous temple of Lord Shiva at Pithapuram. The presiding Deity is Lord Shiva, who reveals himself in the form of a Spatika Linga. This is a Swayambhu Linga of white marble and is about two feet in height. The Linga resembles that of a cock; hence Lord Shiva is called Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy. There is a huge beautiful idol of Nandi (bull) made from a single stone in front of the temple. The shrine of Sri Rajarajeswari, consort of Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy, is present beside the Shiva temple.

This place is one among the Trigaya Kshetrams and has become famous as Pada Gaya Kshetram. Gaya Asura, a powerful demon who laid his body at the behest of Brahma for doing a great yagna for the betterment of people. He was so huge that his head rested in Bihar and his legs reached Pithapuram. The place where his legs rested was a pond where after this pond came to be known as Pada Gaya Sarovar. It is believed that whoever bathes in this sacred pond will be relieved of their sins.

The Kunti Madhavaswamy temple adjacent to Kukkuteswara temple is another major temple in the town. Kunti is said to have installed the image in this place, and so is called Kunti Madhavaswamy. This deity is said to have been worshipped by Vyasa, Valmiki and Agastya in the past. Swayambhu Sri Dattatreya Swamy is also in the Temple Complex. Sripada Srivallabha Swamy's idol is worshipped separately in the same complex. It is the only place where an idol of Sri Datta incarnation is worshipped. There are other shrines of various gods like Sri Rama, Ayyappa, Sri Vishveshwara and Sri Annapurna Devi,...

Once upon a time, in the ancient town of Pithapuram, there stood a revered temple dedicated to the divine goddess Sri Puruhutika Devi, nestled within the premises of the Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple. This sacred site was known as one of the Ashtadasa Shakti Peethas, holding immense spiritual significance.

The goddess Sri Puruhutika Devi was worshipped by countless devotees who journeyed from far and wide to seek her blessings. However, the temple was situated in a place that required a bit of a trek, making it challenging for some pilgrims, especially the elderly and differently-abled, to reach her sanctum.

Understanding the devotees' devotion and their desire for easier access, the temple authorities decided to take a compassionate step. They constructed a smaller shrine dedicated to Sri Puruhutika Devi outside the main temple complex, right along the bustling Pithapuram bypass road. This new shrine allowed travelers and pilgrims to offer their prayers to the goddess without the need for a long and strenuous journey.

The shrine became a beacon of hope and faith for all who passed by. The soothing chants and the aroma of incense filled the air, drawing the faithful like a magnet. Devotees could be seen lighting lamps, offering flowers, and seeking the goddess's blessings at all times of the day.

This thoughtful gesture by the temple authorities not only honored the devotees' unwavering faith but also made the divine presence of Sri Puruhutika Devi accessible to all, ensuring that her blessings reached every heart that sought her grace.

And so, the legend of the compassionate goddess and her welcoming shrine continued to inspire and uplift the spirits of countless pilgrims, weaving a tale of devotion, accessibility, and divine grace that...