Shri Puruhutika Devi
Shakti Peedam
The Sacred Abode of
Liberation & Ancestral Salvation
THE SACRED STORY OF SHRI PURUHUTIKA DEVI
Once, Goddess Sati, the daughter of Daksha Prajapati and the beloved consort of Lord Shiva, immolated herself in the sacrificial fire insulted by her father.
Overwhelmed with grief, Lord Shiva carried her lifeless body across the universe, performing the Tandava of sorrow.
To restore balance in the world, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut the body of Sati into pieces.
It is believed that the seat (back portion) of Goddess Sati fell at Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Thus, Shri Puruhutika Devi Shakti Peedam came into existence, a revered Trigaya Kshetram where Lord Shiva resides as Kukkuteswara Swamy.
THE DIVINE CHRONICLE
1. THE SACRIFICE
Goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the yajna of Daksha, unable to bear the insult to Lord Shiva.
2. SHIVA'S GRIEF
Lord Shiva, in immense sorrow, carried her body and wandered through the world in a divine frenzy.
3. THE SACRED DESCENT
To restore cosmic balance, Lord Vishnu cut Sati's body into pieces with his Sudarshana Chakra.
4. BIRTH OF THE PEEDAM
The The Seat (Back) of Goddess Sati fell at Pithapuram, giving rise to the powerful Shri Puruhutika Devi Peedam.
Puruhutika Devi
The divine bestower of wishes and ultimate spiritual liberation.
The Seat (Back)
The sacred symbol of grounded power and cosmic balance.
Kukkuteswara Swamy
The divine guardian in the form of a self-manifested Spatika Lingam.
Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Revered as a Maha Shakti Peeth and the sacred Pada Gaya Kshetra.
Divine Glimpses
Significance
Shri Puruhutika Devi Shakti Peedam at Pithapuram is revered as one of the sacred Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas. Located within the Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple complex, the holy site is also renowned as Pada Gaya, one of the three sacred Gaya Kshetras associated with ancestral rites and spiritual remembrance.
Liberation from Sins
Ancestral Salvation
Removes Obstacles
Awakens Inner Wisdom
Grants Divine Grace
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Your contribution helps preserve, develop and maintain all 51 Sacred Shakti Peedams. An estimated ₹33,47,69,120 is required for temple restoration, pilgrim facilities, and spiritual rituals.
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Phone: +91 44 2828 3570
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