About Srikurmam Temple
Srikurmam, 15 km from Srikakulam, is the rare temple where Vishnu is worshipped in his Kurma (tortoise) avatar. Its 108 single-stone pillars, murals and inscriptions date to the Eastern Ganga and Chola periods; the temple tank hosts a colony of star tortoises.
Why visit
- Unique Kurma-avatar shrine
- Medieval sculpture and murals
- Sea breeze — the beach is a few kilometres away
Things to do
01Temple and pillars
02Tortoise conservation pond
03Kalingapatnam beach and old port nearby
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