What is the best time to visit Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?

The best time to visit Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is November to February.

What are the top travel tips for Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?

Pithapuram is 80 km from Visakhapatnam — 2-hour drive on NH-16; closest railhead is Pithapuram Road on the Howrah-Chennai main line. The full pitru-paksha rite at Pada Gaya Sarovar takes 3–4 hours and requires a registered priest — book at the temple office on arrival. Combine with Annavaram (50 km, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple) and Draksharamam (70 km, the Manikyamba peetha + Bhimeswara temple). Avoid the Dakshinayana and Pitru Paksha (mid-September to mid-October) windows unless you specifically intend to perform shraddha — crowds are heavy. Modest local hotels in Pithapuram; better stays in Kakinada (20 km) or Rajahmundry (60 km).

Where is Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram located?

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is in Andhra Pradesh, India, at 17.1150° N, 82.2550° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Visakhapatnam, about 120 km away.

What are the best places to visit near Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?

Top attractions near Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram include Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam (about 39 km away), Araku Valley (about 150 km away), Chitrakote Falls (about 240 km away) — all easy to combine on a Andhra Pradesh trip.

How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Hyderabad?

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is about 502 km from Hyderabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315, 9h 30m), Train (3AC) (~₹830, 8h 47m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,385, 9h 31m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 47m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Chennai?

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is about 620 km from Chennai. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹380, 11h 35m), Train (3AC) (~₹985, 10h 41m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,695, 11h 41m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹380) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (10h 41m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Bengaluru?

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is about 850 km from Bengaluru. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹500, 15h 35m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,280, 14h 21m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,290, 15h 51m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹500) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (14h 21m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram Tourism 2026 – Places to Visit, Things to Do, Best Time & Itinerary

About Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram

Sati's left hand fell at Pithapuram in East Godavari district — the tenth peetha of the Ashtadasha. The shrine sits beside the Kukkuteswara Swamy Shiva temple. Both share the Pada Gaya Sarovar, the tank where pinda offerings are made for ancestors.

History

Pithapuram (ancient Pithikapuram) is one of the three Pada Gaya kshetras — the others being Gaya itself in Bihar and Pishachamochan in Varanasi — where ancestral pinda offerings are considered to grant moksha to forefathers. The local mythology says Indra (the king of the gods, called 'Puruhuta' or 'much-invoked') performed penance here after being cursed; Sati's left hand fell at the same spot, fusing the Devi shrine with the ancestral kshetra. The Puruhutika Devi shrine is therefore visited primarily by pilgrims performing pitru-paksha rites in the adjoining Pada Gaya Sarovar — the Devi is invoked first, then the pinda offering is made at the tank, then darshan is taken at the Kukkuteswara Swamy Shiva temple. The 9th-century Eastern Chalukyan temple was extensively rebuilt by the Vijayanagara empire in the 15th century. The 10th peetha in the stotram, 'Pithikayam Puruhutika'.

Best Time to Visit

November to February

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Tila Tarpana₹500$…
Sankalpa Puja at Devi shrine₹250$…

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How much does it cost to visit Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?

Free temple entry. Pitru-paksha rituals charged by priest fees.

Free entry — no ticket required

Additional charges

Standard pinda-daan rite3-hour rite by registered priest at Pada Gaya Sarovar
₹1,500–₹3,000
Tila TarpanaAncestral water offering
₹500
Sankalpa Puja at Devi shrine
₹250

Open 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday and Friday are the goddess's days at the Devi shrine
Pitru-paksha (mid-September to mid-October) sees the heaviest crowds
Modest dress; men typically perform pinda-daan in dhoti

Prices indicative — verify at the official counter or website before your visit.Updated 2025-10

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Travel Tips

Pithapuram is 80 km from Visakhapatnam — 2-hour drive on NH-16; closest railhead is Pithapuram Road on the Howrah-Chennai main line
The full pitru-paksha rite at Pada Gaya Sarovar takes 3–4 hours and requires a registered priest — book at the temple office on arrival
Combine with Annavaram (50 km, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple) and Draksharamam (70 km, the Manikyamba peetha + Bhimeswara temple)
Avoid the Dakshinayana and Pitru Paksha (mid-September to mid-October) windows unless you specifically intend to perform shraddha — crowds are heavy
Modest local hotels in Pithapuram; better stays in Kakinada (20 km) or Rajahmundry (60 km)

Temples & Heritage Sites

Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple — adjoining Shiva shrine, sharing the tank
Pada Gaya Sarovar — the ancestral-rite tank
Annavaram Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy — 50 km
Draksharamam Bhimeswara + Manikyamba — partner peetha, 70 km

How to Reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is located in Andhra Pradesh, India at coordinates 17.115°N, 82.255°E. You can reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram by air (nearest airport in Andhra Pradesh), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.

How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from major cities

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Hyderabad

~502 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹315 · 9h 30m
Train (3AC) ₹830 · 8h 47m
Volvo AC Bus ₹1,385 · 9h 31m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹6,820 · 9h 22m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹315) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (8h 47m).

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Chennai

~620 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹380 · 11h 35m
Train (3AC) ₹985 · 10h 41m
Volvo AC Bus ₹1,695 · 11h 41m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹8,365 · 11h 32m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹380) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (10h 41m).

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Bengaluru

~850 km by road

Train (Sleeper Class) ₹500 · 15h 35m
Train (3AC) ₹1,280 · 14h 21m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,290 · 15h 51m
Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹11,350 · 15h 42m

Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹500) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (14h 21m).

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Kolkata

~1101 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹1,605 · 18h 22m
Train (2AC) ₹2,330 · 18h 22m
Volvo AC Bus ₹2,945 · 20h 25m
Flight (Economy) ₹6,165 · 4h 6m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,605) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 6m).

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Pune

~1128 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹1,640 · 18h 48m
Train (2AC) ₹2,380 · 18h 48m
Volvo AC Bus ₹3,015 · 20h 55m
Flight (Economy) ₹6,260 · 4h 8m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,640) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 8m).

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Mumbai

~1268 km by road

Train (3AC) ₹1,825 · 21h 3m
Train (2AC) ₹2,645 · 21h 3m
Volvo AC Bus ₹3,380 · 23h 28m
Flight (Economy) ₹6,765 · 4h 21m

Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,825) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 21m).

Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.

Planning Your Visit to Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram

Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram lies in Andhra Pradesh, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited pilgrimage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Visakhapatnam, roughly 120 km away — most travellers route through Visakhapatnam by air or rail before continuing on to Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram. Time your trip for November to February for the most comfortable weather.

Travelling from within India, Visakhapatnam connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram slots easily into a wider Andhra Pradesh itinerary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?: The best time to visit Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is November to February.
What are the top travel tips for Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?: Pithapuram is 80 km from Visakhapatnam — 2-hour drive on NH-16; closest railhead is Pithapuram Road on the Howrah-Chennai main line. The full pitru-paksha rite at Pada Gaya Sarovar takes 3–4 hours and requires a registered priest — book at the temple office on arrival. Combine with Annavaram (50 km, Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple) and Draksharamam (70 km, the Manikyamba peetha + Bhimeswara temple). Avoid the Dakshinayana and Pitru Paksha (mid-September to mid-October) windows unless you specifically intend to perform shraddha — crowds are heavy. Modest local hotels in Pithapuram; better stays in Kakinada (20 km) or Rajahmundry (60 km).
Where is Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram located?: Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is in Andhra Pradesh, India, at 17.1150° N, 82.2550° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Visakhapatnam, about 120 km away.
What are the best places to visit near Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram?: Top attractions near Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram include Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam (about 39 km away), Araku Valley (about 150 km away), Chitrakote Falls (about 240 km away) — all easy to combine on a Andhra Pradesh trip.
How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Hyderabad?: Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is about 502 km from Hyderabad. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315, 9h 30m), Train (3AC) (~₹830, 8h 47m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,385, 9h 31m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹315) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 47m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Chennai?: Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is about 620 km from Chennai. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹380, 11h 35m), Train (3AC) (~₹985, 10h 41m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,695, 11h 41m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹380) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (10h 41m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
How to reach Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram from Bengaluru?: Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram is about 850 km from Bengaluru. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹500, 15h 35m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,280, 14h 21m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,290, 15h 51m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹500) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (14h 21m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.