Kurupuram, also known as Kuruvapur, Kurugadda, or Kurugaddi is a holy place associated with Shripad Shri Vallabha who is considered as first

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(incarnations) of the deity Shri Dattatreya in '' Kali Yuga''. This village is located on the banks of Krishna river in border of

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states,

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. On the opposite bank of the river is

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belonging to Telangana state which is also sacred.

Religious importance

Shripad Vallabha stayed here most of his life. The religious significance of Kurupuram is duly mentioned in the book ''

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'' and other holy books associated with Shri Dattatreya. Shripad Vallabha did many leelas here. According to Gurucharitra, the people who visit Kurupuram will become free from all the problems and will be blessed with a healthy and prosperous life.

Notes

References

* ''Shri Dattatreya Dnyankosh'' by Dr. P. N. Joshi (Shri Dattateya Dnyankosh Prakashan, Pune, 2000). * ''Datta-Sampradyacha Itihas'' (''History of Datta Sampradaya'') by Dr. R. C. Dhere (Padmagnadha Prakashan, Pune). * '' Sri Pada Charitra- Shankar Bhatt'' ( Submitted in Telugu Version by Sri Malladi Diskhitulu)
Sankshipta Sripada Srivallabha Charitramrutam Parayana grantham
(abridged by Smt Prasanna Kumari Telugu Version) * SriPada Sri Vallabha Website - www.sripadavallabha.org * SriPada Vallabha Miracles - www.sripadavallabhamiracles.com

External links

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