Godavari Tir Shakti Peeth is among the 51 Shakti Peeth of Maa Sati. It is said that, the left cheek of Maa Sati fell here, when lord Vishnu in order to relieve lord Shiva from grief of losing his wife Sati, used his ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ to incise Maa Sati Body. Then, at the place of fall of cheek, this temple was constructed. Janasthan Shakti Peeth is located near banks of Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Godavari Tir is located near to the famous temple known as Kotilingeshwar temple. Here the idol of maa Sati is called as ‘Vishwamatuka or Viveshi’ and the lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Dandapani or Vatsnabh’. Meaning of Vishwamatuka or Viveshi is- a divine mother of Universe.
The calmness and beauty of this place gives picturesque views to this pilgrims coming to this part of India. The art and architecture of the temple represents the ancient culture and fine work that used to be done in Andhra Pradesh. There are several of decorations done on these stones and the height of the temple is quite high which gives it massive looks. A lot of past is connected to this place and people from various part of the country come to wash off their sins in the Godavari river.
History of Godavari Tir Shakti Peeth
Some of the renowned people in the Hindu Culture like Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Baladev also took bath in the Godavari River. There is no exact information about who and when this temple was built. But, it is said and also written in Puranas and Vedas that the chin of Maa Sati fell. So, in order to embark importance to this place and pray the Maa Sati, this temple was constructed. Information about the origin can be known best from the people who are living nearby to this temple.
Festivals in Godavari Tir temple
Navaratri that falls two times in a year- one in the month of March or April and other in the September or October month depending on the Hindu calendar, is the major festival here. A famous fair known as Pushkaram fair is celebrated year and people in large number flock to this part, to take holy dip in the river Godavari. The whole ambience of temple during this festival is mesmerizing to see and people all over the country come here to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Navaratri are celebrated with full energy, faith, dedication and devotion. Navaratri are celebrated for over 9 days, with some people not eating any type of food that is derived from the soil for these nine days. Special ceremonies and rituals are carried during these days. Another festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm is the ‘Shivaratri’.
Where to stay
There are various types of local accommodations available nearby to this temple. Pilgrims can go for the hotel, and motel also and the charges depend on the type of services they want from the Hotel. But generally the prices are less and decent accommodations are available. During the festive season, government also makes arrangements for providing shelter to the pilgrims coming from the rest of the India.
Shopping around Godavari Tir temple
It depends on what type of shopping you want to do. Ranging from religious and non religious items all are available here. For major shopping, people can head towards the Major hub that is Chennai. Try out the traditional cloths, especially the Silk Sarees available in this part of India.
Other places that can be visited nearby…
On the banks of Godavari River there are several tourist sports present. Temples, boat rides are some of the things the people can go for. Also the Kotilingeshwar temple is located near to this, so we can have journey towards this temple also.
How to reach the Godavari Tir temple
There are ample mode transportation towards the Godavari Tir temple. Although the road transport is the most common, because the nearest railway stations is also little far, but people come to the railway station and from there they board the local buses towards the temple. Airport services are available in the major cities adjacent to this temple. There are several great value for money packages offered by the various travel agents.