Tag Rajahmundry

Camouflaged Kurma Temple With Vaishnodevi

1.Unlike Vishnu Temples, Abhisheka is performed for te Murthi daily.

2.Two Dwajasthambas are found as the Murthi is facing West.

3.To save the Temple from Muslim invaders the entire temple was camouflaged in Lime stone coating and it can be seen even now.

4.Only temple dedicated to Kurma Avatar

5.Only temple where Durga Devi is found ina Vishnu Temple as Vaisnodevi.

6.Prasadam of this temple as curative powers.

7..Mural Paintings found here are made withe vegetable colors like Ajantha temple.

8.Lord Vishnu dug the temple tank himself.

Draksharama Devi’s Left Cheek Shakthi Peeta

Manikyamba devi also considered as Kula devata of vesyas.

On every Ekadasi day Lord Bhimeswaraswamy and Manikyamba devi ekanta seva will be performed. Eight slokas will be sung by priests regarding Manikyamba devi and Bhimeswaraswamy and their romantic love story.Fridays also important days to worship Manikyamba devi. Kumkumarchana will be done in Fridays.