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Shripada Shrivallabha Devasthan (sripada Srivallabha)

India / Karnataka / Raichur /
Shripada ShriVallabha Devasthan situated at Krishna River island. Shripad ShriVallabha, the first avatar of Shri Dattatreya in kaliyuga stayed here on this island about 700 years ago. This land is possibly known as Kuravpur (Kuravapur) and is mentioned in "Gurucharitra" written by Saraswati Gangadhar about 400 to 500 years ago. Nothing much is known about Shri Shripada ShriVallabha except that he came from Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh (Son of Ghandikota Aaphalraj sarma and Sumati) and stayed here rest of his life (which was about 30 years before he took Samadhi in Krishna River). There is a cave, where Shri Shripada used to perform pooja and meditation. There is a small Shivalinga (Sivalingam) in this cave. The entire island area is full of big stones and thus it is difficult to have boat ride here during monsoon. On one of the rocks is the place of Vallabhesh brahmin where he was killed by dacoits and was brought back to life by Shri ShripadVallabha (this story is after the end of his avatara). Thus it appears that during that time there must have been a lot of habitation on this island. There is only one village at one end of this island and there is temple at the other end. In between there are lot of farming fields. To reach the temple, one has to travel 2KM from the banks of river Krishna. The other side of the river bank is near village Atkur. To reach Atkur, the nearest Railway station is Raichur (Raichur-Atkur Village distance is 38Km). The buses which go to Atkur village are from Raichur at 7:30AM, 10:30AM, 13:30PM, 16:00PM. Only the 13:30PM bus ends at Atkur, the other buses end at the banks of Krishna from where one can get the boats to cross Krishna river and go to Kuravpur. Trains from Mumbai (CST) to Raichur are Coimbatore, Chennai, Udyan Express and Madras Mail.
Digambara Digambara Sripadavallbha Digambara
Digambara Digambara Avadootha Chintana Digambara
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Coordinates:   16°21'24"N   77°32'14"E

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  • Anil (guest)
    Hi, yeah its true, i have been visiting this place since my childhood, its amazing and mezmerizing place on this earth. Previously the place Kuruvapura was called as kurugaddi or kurungadde. The memories of this place cant be erased from one`s mind who has been here even for once.! This place was earlier good to visit at the dathatreya jayanthi that falls somwehere in the month of december depends on the new moon day. Here we have about 3 to 4 days relegious ceremony, which includes, dathatreya pooja, dahi handi etc. there are no other hotels or shops around this temple or any where at this island, one has to carry all the things required there, except that some villagers nearby come here and make a temporary shops who make and sell mirchi bajji, mandakki(kind of rice) or the vaggani and offcourse tea and coffee.! In whole its an amazing expereince to be here.! The Temple provides food for one time here every day during those pooja days.
  • Pranam Tuljapurkar (guest)
    Very true my friend. This is one of the most wonderful, beautiful places on earth. I cherish the memories when I used to stay here for 9 days or so. Its so serene here.I request everyone to visit Kuravapur atleast once in their life time. "Waking up early in the morning attending the Kaakadaarti at 4 AM. and just after the sunrise " a long bath and swimming session in the most beautiful river. Going to temple after that and having the darshana of the Divine Sripaada vallabha swamy. Having break fast like avalakki masaru (dry Poha and curd on the banks of the river with friends. Again going to the Vata Vriksha at around 11 Am and doing meditation, Japa and Swadhyaaya till 3.30. Again having a hot cup of tea at 3.45 PM and start for the river. A long swimming session in the river and again coming to the temple and attending the aarati and pallakki (Paalaki). Wow what a life.
  • Vaibhav Raut, Ratnagiri (guest)
    I had visited this palace in the April 2007 there was a pleasent atmosphere with full of enthusiasiusum i was filling that i am in the heaven i was so much happy to visit this place with my collegues. I use to wakeup early morning to attend kaakadaarthi at 4.AM and take bath on the Divine river which also hold very ture power and Divine Power Shri Shripad's suryanamaskar is ambosed on the stone river. I did Japa and Swadhyaaya there is beautiful temple we meet to Vishnu Pujari who is head Pujari of this temple. At night Prayer we workship and took palkis to over our body. I also visit vad Riksha which is very old Near by there is Shiv Temple with Gupha which is very pleasent to see and JAPA also
  • vijay bhandirge (guest)
    I visited this place on the eve of Gurudwadashi in 2007.When I reach this place was very much impressed and found satisfication which I cannt get in the overall world.Once we reich this place we say that we come to one of drastic place where no meditation is required it automatically gains.I like this place because there is no cell network hence we are totally deprived from communication and only communication with god Dattatraya. I assure you visit the place and experience the same.
  • M.A.kamat (guest)
    Dear friends, I plan to visit this place in the month of December-2008. Want to attend whole day Schedule from Kakad Aarati till Palkhi. Is their arrangement to stay wither in Atkur or Kuravpur? are boats available in the night? Pl. guide me on this ? M.A.Kamat
  • sairautgmail.com (guest)
    Dear All, I am from Pune, Maharashtra. As you all are aware that there not much information in 'guruCharitra' about Sripad Srivallabh swamy. I have read the book (in Marathi) called 'SriPad Srivallabh Charitamrit' which is written by Shankar Bhatt who was a kannad brahmin during the time of Sripad Srivallabh swamy. Please read this Charitra of Sripad Srivallabh. It will give you all your answers about life and mysterious ways of Spritual path of life. This book is available in Telgu and Marathi at this point. Shripadrajam Sharanam Prapadye|| Saiprasad
  • Thrimurtulu, Hyderabad (guest)
    Digambhara Digambhara Sri Padhavallabha Digambara The first Avatar of Sri Dathathreya S/o. Anasuya Athrimaharshi, The present Avadhootha parampa Swamy creates a good bhakthi vedantham in Kaliyuga step by step Bthakthi, Gnana and Vairaghyam. It leads to the present people to peaceful life and reach the atham or parabhramma a holi place after leave the body. In the future generations every persons wants to good life far from the present situations. The every person compulsorily reach the bodanas of the Avadhoothas. Swamy is a great person I have visited this place 4 times now. Every time I have a good experience and it cannot be express in my words.Recently in Telugu and English Swamy Charthra has published in full scope by the Pithapuram Sripadha Sri Vallabha Samthanam, East Godavari Dist. A.P. which birth place of Swamy. Every one needs to read this book and take swamy blessing.
  • Tushar Koli, Mumbai (guest)
    I visit Shreeshetra Kuravpur every year since 2001 and it is truely a divine & god's place (holy place of living experience of Datt 2nd Avatar "Shreepad Shreevallabh") on the earth. As said by Shri Kelkar Guruji (Kuravpur)that 'one can visit KASHI but it is difficult to visit KURAVPUR in one's lifetime'. At Kuravpur, the main Pujari of Dattratreya Temple are 'Shri Vasudev Pujari, Shri Manjunath, Shri Ravi and Kumar Rajan Pujari' and all these pujari have very good & loving nature. Palkhi function at Kuravpur is great experience and Bhajans during the Palkhi Pradkshina also has speciality. If anyone visits Kuravpur should stay atleast full day & night to know all details about poojas, abhishek, aarati, palkhi etc. of Shri Dattatreya (Shripad Shrivallabh Swami). Kuravpur is great & holy place and to write about Kuravpur's experience will not end. Please do visit Kuravpur once in life. Regards, Tushar Koli (Mumbai), Jai Shreepad Shreevallabh
  • reddy bsr,hyderabad (guest)
    can anyone give us directions as how to reach this place from hyderabad by car? any contact nos. of the priests there please?
  • B.V.Krishna (guest)
    Kuravapur is wonderful island, Krishna River bank is also looks beautiful.From Raichur to Atkur is around 38 kms.Atleast every one should visit once in their life time. From hyderabad to Raichur by train we can reach, Morning 7.30 KSRTC bus is available from Raichur to Atkur.KSRTC service is very limited Services. From Atkur to KURAVAPUR(20 mins) we can rach by boat journey. The island is very beautiful.Every evening Pallaki seva perform by the temple Pujaris.Please attend Swami pallaki seva.
  • prasad gumaste (guest)
    @ reddy bsr, Hyderabad to Kurvapur Its on Hyderabad - Raichur Highway. Hyderabad -->Mahboob nagar --> Maktal --> After maktal bus stand there is road going towards Panchdev pahaad village (left side of the road) --> Panchdevpahaad. In panch dev pahaad ask anyone how to go to "dattatreya shripad shri vallabh devasthan". You can drive car till the bank of krishna river. Kuravpur devsthan is exactly infront on the other side of krishna river. You can go by "topali" which costs Rs. 20 / person.
  • bahulekar s.g. kalyan (guest)
    can anyone give me direction to reach this place from pi thapuram.
  • Anil (guest)
    Hi Bahulekar S.G.Kalyan Pithapuram is situated near Annavaram / Samalkot & is between Vijayawada & Vishakapatnam route. From Vijayawada is takes almost 4 and half hours to reach pitapuram. From Vishakapatnam it takes 2 & half hours.
  • sujata (guest)
    is there any accommodation for ladies who visits single
  • sujata (guest)
    is there any accommodation available for lady who wish to visit single at devasthan
  • bobshastry
    Pithapuram is the birth place of Sri Sri Sripada Srivallabha .It was earlier known as Pithikapuram. It is very close to Samarlakota Jn and Kakinada ( In between the two) for rail users and regular buses go from Rajahmundry,Samarlakota and Kakinada.and Vishakhapatnam.
  • Aditi K (guest)
    In month of april how to reach or go to temple ? In summer river water dried so go by walking or Any other option for senior citizens Reply Urgent
  • Abhinandan (guest)
    Hi
  • Ravi (guest)
    Accommodation is available near by the temple surroundinds
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