{"id":2731,"date":"2018-03-09T18:41:17","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T18:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2018-03-14T05:19:17","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T05:19:17","slug":"only-3-main-temples-where-lord-vishnu-is-worshiped-as-kurma-avatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/only-3-main-temples-where-lord-vishnu-is-worshiped-as-kurma-avatar\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Main Temples Where Lord Vishnu is Worshipped as Kurma Avatar !!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know about the 9 incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the stories associated with them. Have you ever thought of the temples associated with them? Yes, in this blog, we are going to know about some of the unknown and rare temples that are related to one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu \u2013 <strong>Kurma Avatar<\/strong>\u00a0(2<sup>nd<\/sup> incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the Form of Tortoise).<\/p>\n<p>Like any other avatars of Vishnu, Kurma Avatar was also taken at a time of crisis to restore the <strong>cosmic equilibrium<\/strong>.\u00a0 Once, the gods and demons churned the ocean of Milk (Parkadal) in order to get the Nectar of Immortality (Amruth). \u00a0To churn the ocean of Milk, they used the Mount Mandara as the churning staff and the serpent Vasuki as the churning rope. While the Samudra Manthan (churning) was happening, the mount Mandhara (which was used as a churning staff) got stuck and it couldn&#8217;t move. Hence, Lord Vishnu transfigured as a tortoise and went into the ocean to give <strong>support<\/strong> to <strong>Mount Mandara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Though we have come across numerous temples of Lord Vishnu depicting His various incarnations or avatars, Kurma Avatar of Lord Vishnu is a unique one and there are a very few temples in the world, where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in the form of the tortoise.<\/p>\n<p>These are the <strong>only 3 main temples<\/strong> in India where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in the form of Kurma Avatar. They are,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sri Kurmam Temple, Srikakulam, Andra Pradesh<\/li>\n<li>Sri Gavi Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Chitradurga, Karnataka<\/li>\n<li>Sri Kurma Varadharaja Swamy Temple, Chittor, Andra Pradesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Sri Kurmam Temple \u2013 Srikakulam<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Sri Kurmam or Kurmanadha Temple<\/strong> is in Srikakulam area\u00a0situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal and this is one of the few temples of Lord Vishnu in the form of <strong>Kurma Avatar<\/strong>\u00a0(ie.) in the form of <strong>Tortoise<\/strong>. It is the one and only <strong>Suyambu<\/strong> or Self-Manifested temple in the world where Lord Vishnu is adored in the form of Kurma.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-1-srikakulam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2736 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-1-srikakulam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-1-srikakulam.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-1-srikakulam-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As per the <strong>Sthala Purana<\/strong>, it is said that during the Krutha Yuga, a Pious King Named <strong>Swetha Maharaj<\/strong> did a fierce penance for many years. Being pleased by his penance, Lord Vishnu appeared\/ manifested here in the form of Kurma Avatar. It is also believed that <strong>Lord Brahmma<\/strong>, the creator, performed the holy rituals by Himself and sanctified or purified the Holy Shrine of Kurma with <strong>Gopaala Yantra.<\/strong> It is said that the Holy Lake named \u201c<strong>Swetha Pushkarini<\/strong>\u201d that is found in front of the temple is formed by the <strong>Sudarshana Chakra<\/strong>. Goddess <strong>Mahalakshmi<\/strong> originated from this in the form of Varada Mudra posture \u2013 Seated on the Garuda Vaahana and she is known by the name <strong>Sri Kurmai Nayaki.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-2-Srikakulam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2737 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-2-Srikakulam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-2-Srikakulam.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-2-Srikakulam-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The main idol of Lord Kurmam is a big <strong>Saligrama<\/strong> and is known as \u201c<strong>Sampradayam<\/strong>\u201d. The image is not a sculpture that is crafted by man, but it is the <strong>fossil<\/strong> of an actual (large-size) turtle. The temple tower is called the <strong>Padmavimana<\/strong>. Unlike the other Vishnu Temples, the main deity is facing <strong>West<\/strong> and so there are <strong>2<\/strong> <strong>Dwajasthambas<\/strong>, one facing East and the other facing West. This temple is also known for its marvellous sculptors and wealthy art designs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/srikakulam-featured-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2748 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/srikakulam-featured-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/srikakulam-featured-7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/srikakulam-featured-7-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are almost <strong>210 pillars<\/strong> in the Sri Kurmam temple and each of the pillars has its own identity. Moreover, this temple is believed to be the <strong>Moksha Sthala<\/strong>\u00a0since the bath in Swetha Pushkarni would wash away all the sins. Apart from Kashmir, this temple also has a special shrine for <strong>Vaishno Devi<\/strong>. Other deities found in this temple are Kala Bhairava, Venugopala Swamy, Vyasa Maharshi, Sri Maha Lakshmi and Durga Devi.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Sri Gavi Ranganatha Swamy Temple \u2013 Chitradurga<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Gavi Ranganathaswamy<\/strong> Temple is the second temple where Lord Vishnu manifests Himself as Kurma Avatara. The temple is located at a place called <strong>Gavi Rangapura,<\/strong>\u00a0located some 28kms from <strong>Hosadurga Town<\/strong> in Chitradurga Dist., Karnataka. The temple is actually a <strong>Cave Temple<\/strong> and so the Lord is known by the name \u201cGavi Ranganathaswamy\u201d (In Kannada <strong>Gavi means Cave<\/strong> )!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2738 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the main Sanctum, the Lord graces His devotees in the form of Kurma Avatar (Tortoise). The temple is built on the top of the hill and the Garbagraha is in the form of a cave. The beautiful idol of Lord Vishnu in the form of a <strong>giant tortoise<\/strong> is found on the floor, at the center of the cave. <strong>Silver eyes<\/strong> have been fixed on the eye sockets of the Tortoise. Lord Vishnu\u2019s signature <strong>Naama<\/strong> (Thirunaamam) has been placed on the <strong>forehead<\/strong>, and a silver <strong>conch and chakra<\/strong> are kept on the left and the right side respectively.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-3-Gavi-ranga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2739 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-3-Gavi-ranga.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-3-Gavi-ranga.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-3-Gavi-ranga-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This temple can either be reached by roadways or by granite steps that go up the hills till the main temple. At the lower level of the temple complex, one could see a separate shrine dedicated to <strong>Goddess Udhbava Lakshmi<\/strong> (the consort of Lord Vishnu). We could also see separate shrines for Lord Anjaneya, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Anantha Padmanabha Swamy at different levels on the same hill. Unlike other Vishnu temples, the idol is always covered with garlands of marigold, jasmine, chrysanthemum and tulsi leaves. After the Arti\/Pooja is performed, the <strong>curd<\/strong> is given as <strong>theertha Prasadam<\/strong>\u00a0to the devotees.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Sri Kurma Varadharaja Swamy Temple &#8211; Chittoor<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The next temple that has Lord Vishnu in the form of Kurma Avatar is <strong>Sri\u00a0Kurma Varadharaja Swamy<\/strong> Temple, <strong>Chittoor<\/strong>. The temple is located on the Palamaner Road, Chittoor Dist., Andra Pradesh. As the name of the temple suggests, Lord Vishnu graces His devotees in the form of a <strong>Tortoise<\/strong> with His consort <strong>Goddess Bhoodevi.<\/strong> The temple is located on the banks of the sacred <strong>river Koudinya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2740 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Featured-4-Gavi-ranga-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As per the legends, during the period of<strong> 1790\u2019s<\/strong> the Rayalaseema region was under the <strong>rule of Muhammads.<\/strong> Due to religious differences among the people, most of the prominent temples were demolished by the Muslim rulers. By knowing the situation, the former Kurmai villagers demolished the Outer Prahara (fencing around the temple) themselves and then covered the whole temple (which is nearly 250 sq km) with sand, in order to <strong>save the Temple<\/strong> from desecration by the gang of Muhammad rulers. It is believed that Sri Varadaraja Swamy has <strong>left the temple<\/strong> to Kancheepuram (Kanchi) and while leaving this place for Kanchipuram, He made His footprints on the stone called <strong>Kodhevarabanda.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/featured-5-Kurma-varada.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2741 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/featured-5-Kurma-varada.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/featured-5-Kurma-varada.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/featured-5-Kurma-varada-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/featured-5-Kurma-varada-345x198.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nearly<strong> 150 years<\/strong> back, one day a Kannada person belonging to the Kurmai village visited that place and he was examining the sand hills. At that time, he accidentally noticed the gopuram of Kurma Varadaraja Swamy temple. With the help of Kurmai villagers, he cleared all the sand and started <strong>rebuilding<\/strong> the temple. The main function that was celebrated in this temple is the <strong>Rathotsavam<\/strong> where the Lord Varadaraja Swamy along with His consort<strong> Goddess Boodhevi<\/strong> is taken around the streets of the village in the<strong> Ratham<\/strong> (Chariot).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know about the 9 incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the stories associated with them. Have you ever thought of the temples associated with them? 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