Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, is one of the ancient and most revered Shiva temples in South India. Dedicated to Lord Kukkuteswara, a manifestation of Lord Shiva in the form of a rooster, this temple holds great spiritual and mythological importance. It is also part of the Pancharama Kshetras, making it a must-visit for devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple’s architecture, sacred pond (Padagaya Pushkarini), and divine atmosphere attract thousands of pilgrims throughout the year. Visiting Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple is believed to cleanse one’s sins and bestow spiritual peace. Devotees also visit the nearby Kunti Madhava Swamy Temple and Puruhutika Devi Temple, enhancing the temple town’s religious significance.