Shakti Peeth 40 of 51 · India · Andhra Pradesh
Godavari Tir (Kotilingeswara)
गोदावरी तीर
Location: Kotipalli, East Godavari
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Vishweshwari
Bhairava (Shiva)
Dandapani
Body part fallen
Left cheek
Darshan timings
05:00–12:00, 16:00–21:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
2,000–5,000 (Mahalaya 50k+)
Modern access
On-site only.
Signature ritual
Pind Daan + Kotilingeswara abhishek
Significance
Pind Daan tirth on Godavari banks — equivalent to Gaya. 1 crore (koti) lingams legend.
Legend
Sati's left cheek fell at Godavari Triveni Sangam.
How to reach
Kakinada (60 km) → bus to Kotipalli.
Navratri special
Mahalaya Amavasya peak for ancestor rites
Primary pujas performed here
- Pind Daan
- Godavari snan
- Koti Linga abhishek
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.