Tag Temples of Andhra Pradesh

Sun Bathes Matsya, Fish Avatar Temple

It grew lager than the receptacles irrespective of the size of the receptacle.

Manu realized it was Lord Vishnu and Lord Vishnu explained to him about the theft of the Vedas and assigned Manu the task of collecting Herbs, seeds of plants and animals with the help of the Divine serpent Vasuki and he Saptha Rishis. Seven Sages.

As Manu went about this job, Vishnu Killed Somakuda ,restored the Vedas and handed them back to Brahma.

* This part about Somakudu stealing is in some versions.

Generally this Avatar is to save the world from Deluge.

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.