Talupulamma Lova Temple

Talupulamma Lova Temple is a prominent Hindu Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Talupulamma, located at Lova village about 5 km from Tuni in Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated on a hillock amid the Eastern Ghats and forested Darakonda hills, it is revered as a Grama Devata shrine. The temple attracts large numbers of devotees, especially during annual festivals, and is known for its scenic hill setting and tranquil surroundings.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex set amid forested hills of the Eastern Ghats, reached by a flight of stone steps. The main shrine houses the idol of Goddess Talupulamma. The surroundings include small shops selling offerings and prasadam, open courtyards for darshan, and viewpoints overlooking green valleys. The atmosphere is devotional with regular pujas, and the site offers a combination of religious observance and nature scenery.

The temple is a long-revered Grama Devata shrine associated with local folklore of Goddess Talupulamma protecting the region. Situated in the Darakonda hill range, the shrine has been a center of Shakti worship for generations and has grown from a small hill shrine to a major pilgrimage center for East Godavari and Kakinada districts.

The temple is an important Shakti worship centre in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Goddess Talupulamma is venerated as the protective mother goddess. The annual Ashwayuja Jatara and other festivals draw large congregations, with special pujas, processions and offerings reflecting regional devotional traditions.