Pithapuram Temple

Pithapuram Temple is a temple in the Pithapuram area of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is 75 km (47 mi) from Rajahmundry and 20 km (12 mi) from Kakinada. The main deity of this Hindu temple is Kukkuteshwara Swamy.

History

There is no evidence available regarding the construction of this ancient temple, but it is believed to have been built in the Shatvahana period by a local Andhra Bhrutya king. The temple is also famous for its single-stone Nandi and a self-originated Shiva Linga.

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