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Pitapuram is home to one of the eighteen Maha Sakthi Peethas, which are significant shrines and pilgrimage destinations in Shaktism. Sripada Sri Vallabha, a prominent Hindu saint of 14th century born and lived in Pitapuram.
Pitapuram as a sovereign city has history dating back to ancient times. It was mentioned in Samudragupta's Prayaga inscription (c. 350 CE) by the name Pishtapuram ruled by the king Mahendra. Pitapuram also served as the initial capital of Eastern Chalukyas in 7th century CE before they moved their capital to Vengi. Later, Pithapuram was one of the Rastras, an administrative division, of the Eastern Chalukyas.
SPIRITUAL SHRINES AROUND PITHAPURAMSidha Kshetras, Shatipeethams, Jyotirlingams and Swayambhu Kheteras around 50Km Radious.
| Sl No. |
Temple Name |
Locaiton |
Distance in KMs |
| 1 |
Sripada Srivallbha Samsthanam |
Pithapuram |
250 Mts |
| 2 |
Sri Padagaya Kshetram |
Pithapuram |
1 Kms |
| 3 |
Sri Kunti Madhava Swami Temple |
Pithapuram |
160 Mts |
| 4 |
Sri KumaraBhimeswara Temple |
Samalkota |
13 KMs |
| 5 |
Sri Bhavanarayana Swami Temple |
Kakinada |
15 KMs |
| 6 |
Sri Satyanarayana Swami Temple |
Annavaram |
30 KMs |
| 7 |
Sri Aparna Devi Temple |
Tatiparthi, Gollaprolu Mandal |
10 KMs |
| 8 |
Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Temple |
Kakinada |
15 KMs |
| 9 |
Sri Aiswaryambika Temple |
Kakinada |
11 KMs |
Sripada Srivallabha Mahasamsthanam
Jagatguru Sri Dattatreya,is well-known as Sripada Srivallabha′s Incarnation took place in 1320 AD. at Srikshetra Pithapuram of Bharata Desa (India)
Sri Padagaya Kshetram
Astadasa Peetha's, situated at Pithapuram in East Godavari District in andhra Pradesh. It is described in the third chapter of Bheema Khanda and of Shandapurana.
Kunthimadava Swamy Temple
Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple Pithapuram is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the five temples which were established by the Indra, God of Heaven.
Sri Kumara Bheeswara Swamy Temple
Kumararama or Bhimarama is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple is located in Samalkota of Kakinada district.
Sri Bhavannarayana Swamy Temple
This temple is at a place called sarpavaram in kakainada.This is very old temple where Lord vishnu is worshipped as Bhava narayana and Goddess Lakshmi as Rajya laxmi.
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple or Annavaram Temple is a Hindu-Vaishnavite temple situated at Annavaram town in Kakinada district, of Andhra Pradesh.
Aparna Devi Temple
Sri Aparna Devi Temple is a Devi temple situated at Gollaprolu Village of Rajahmundry district, of Andhra Pradesh. It has a huge pushkarini and powerful diety named "Aparna Devi"
Bala Tripura Devi Temple
Sri Bala Tripurasundari ammavaru is located in Kakianda City with a pleasant form giving a great darshan to the devotees.Goddess here had decorated with silver and gold saree.
Sri Aiswaryambika Temple
Sri Aiswaryambika ammavaru is located in SREEPEETHAM,Kakianda City established by "Sree Sree Sree PARIPOORNAANANDA SWAMIJI" to plant the spiritual culture in the hearts of hindus.