Place : Pithapuram (Andhra Pradesh)
Part of the Body Fallen : Left Hand
Name of Shakti : Puruhutika Devi
Description :
Pithapuram is formerly called as Pithikapuram / Pushkara kshetram in Puranas and Tantras.
The temple of Puruhutika devi is located within the temple campus of Kukkuteswara swamy.Kukkuteswara swamy temple is present in the outskirts of the Pithapuram village towards Kakinada. It is a big temple. Just entering in to the temple we’ll see a pond which is called as Padagaya sarovaram (Pada Gaya Sarovar). Pilgrims will take holy bath in this pond. Main temple of Kukkuteswara swamy is present towards the right side of the pond. Puruhutika devi temple is present in the North-East corner of the Kukkuteswara swamy temple. It is constructed facing South. Puruhutha temple is small but looks very nice with the carvings of Ashtadasa Shakti peethas on it’s walls.Idol of Puruhutika devi
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.
About the Temple:
Location: opposite Petrol Bunk, Kalyanamandapm, Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh 533450
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Visakhapatnam International Airport(VTZ)
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Deity: Puruhutika Devi
Architectural Styles:Dravidian style
Festivals: Maha Shivratri, Navratri
Temple Timings: 5:30 AM till 12:30 PM and 4:30PM til 7:30 PM.
Best Time To Visit:
September to October