Sam Dattanatha Kshetram (Charpatunatha)
Sam Dattanatha Kshetram (Charpatunatha)
Kaikaluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
'Sam' Dattanatha Kshetra is a Navanatha Temple, with the fifth syllable in Sri Swamiji's name, 'Ga ṇa pa ti sa chchi dā nan da', as its seed syllable.
'Sam' Dattanatha Swami was consecrated on 26th January, 1997. This Kshetra honors the Navanatha tradition of Adi Guru Dattatreya. The nine saints, the Navanathas, represent the nine great spiritual mentors in the lineage of Dattatreya, the incarnation of the Hindu trinity - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
The main deity here is Dattatreya Swami along with his consort Anagha devi. The other devatas are Ganapati, Siva, Ashta Lakshmi, and the Navagrahas. The Ashram actively conducts spiritual, religious, charitable, and cultural programs.
Sam Dattanatha Temple - Charpatunatha
Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Ashrama,
Lokumudigaruvu (Kaikaluru),
Mandavalli Mandalam, Krishna District.
Andhra Pradesh 521 333
Tel: (08677) 222028