Kovvur is a town in the East Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

[6] According to Brahma Puranam, Kovvur(Govuru) is considered as the place of Gautama Maharishi's Ashramam.

Gautama Maharishi once he accidentally kills a cow, grazing in his paddy field, by throwing a darbha (sharp, pointed grass).

Gautama becomes upset with this incident and offers a great tapas for Lord Shiva in Brahmagiri mountains.

The god, pleased by his tapas, wipes away his sin and allows Ganga to flow in his farm to purify the place (Kovvur).

Gautama Maharishi accidentally kills a cow in his farm and to clear out his sin, he offers a great tapas near Bhrahmagiri parvatas near Triambakam in Maharashtra.

Kovvuru is situated on the west bank of the Godavari River, at a distance of 92 km (57 mi) from the district headquarters, Eluru.

[1] It is supported by bridges across Godavari River: The town has a total road length of 70.45 km (43.78 mi).