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Srikurmam (Kurma Avatar Temple)

Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Overview

A rare temple to Vishnu's tortoise (Kurma) avatar — a many-pillared Kalinga shrine with murals and inscriptions, unique in India.

Why visit: The country's foremost Kurma-avatar temple.

Things to do

›Kurma avatar deity
›Pillared mandapas
›Old murals
›Inscriptions

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

1–2 hrs

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5.5 km

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