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Official Website of Sri Kurmam Temple at Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh

Sri Kurmam Temple at Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to the Kurma Avatar of Hindu God Vishnu. The administration of Sri Kurmam Temple has created an official website in English and Telugu with temple timings, pujas, darshan, contact information, history, accommodation details and a gallery. Kurma, means Tortoise in Sanskrit, and is the second of the 10 ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu . It is believed that this is the only temple in world dedicated to the Kurma Avatar of Vishnu. The original temple is believed to have been built before 2nd century AD and it is believed that the temple was revived by Sri Ramanuja Acharya. The temple underwent huge renovation in the 11th century and is noted for its sculptures and architecture. The temple is mentioned in numerous Puranas like Padma Purana, Brahmanda Purana. You can visit the Official Website of Sri Kurmam Temple here. Related Kurma Avatar Story – The Story of the Turtle Incarnation of Vishnu