Sri Kurmam Temple

More than a Million Year old Shrine where Outer Structures were constructed many a time, the present one being more than 700 years old.

References in Kurma, Vishnu, Padma, Brahmaanda Puranaas.

Only Swayambhu Temple in the World where Maha Vishnu is adored in the form of Kurma (Tortoise) Avataar – 2nd Incarnation of the Famous Dasa Avataaraas of Lord Vishnu.

One of the few Temples in the World with 2 Dwaja Stambhaas – the second one in the west since deity is facing West.

One of the few Vishnu Temples in the World where Abhishekham is performed on daily basis

One of the Few Temples in the World with centuries old rare Mural Paintings similar to those in Ajanta Ellora Caves.

Second Temple in the World with Durga Mata in Vaishno Devi Form., the other being in Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu & Kashmir State.

Stone Sculpture at its Peak – Called Gaandharva Shilpa Kala. 108 exquisitely carved stone pillars where no pillar is similar to the other, with a few of them hanging from the roof structure without any support from bottom. Under ground Tunnel to Varanasi (KAASI).

Moksha Sthaanam where last rites are performed for deceased , like in Varanasi (U.P.) / Puri (Odisha).

Visited by many great Kings and Saints including Adi Sankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Narahari Teertha, Chaitanya Maha Prabhu etc