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Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, is a Hindu temple situated on the Simhachalam Hill Range ,which is 300 metres above the sea level in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped there as Varaha Narasimha.
Originally known as Varaha Lakshmi Narsimha Temple, Simhachalam Temple is a famous shrine that offers holy and mystical vibes to the devotees of Lord Narsimha and has an exceptionally calm atmosphere to attract tourists from all around the world.
May 2, 2024 · Draped on the Simhachalam hills, overlooking the vibrant city of Visakhapatnam, lies a sacred abode of Lord Vishnu – the Simhachalam Temple. Renowned for its captivating architecture and powerful deity, Varaha Narasimha, the temple attracts throngs of devotees throughout the year.
About 16km from the city centre lies a small, densely wooded hill known as Simhachalam. The top of this hill is home to the temple of Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Swamy (the temple's main deity), built in the Kalinga style of architecture.
Oct 1, 2020 · Simhachalam is one of the thirty-two Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh which are important pilgrimage centres alongside Ahobilam and among others. This Deity has a unique form of Lord Varaha Narasimha appearing generally like a Shiva Linga.
Simhachalam Temple was mentioned in Amukthyamalyada by Sri Krishna Deva Raya (1509 – 1529 A.D). This temple is one of the 18 Narasimha Kshetras. Narasimha Swamy will be fully covered with Sandal paste, only on Akshaya Tritiya day, devotees can have Nijaroopa Darshan for 12 hours.
Simhadri or Simhachalam is a Hindu temple located in the Visakhapatnam City suburb of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, South India resembles the rich cultural heritage Visakhapatnam holds. It is dedicated to the incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu known as Narasimha. (the man-lion).
The alluring Simhachalam Hill in Visakhapatnam is popular for beautifully sculpted Shri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, also known as Simhachalam Temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped here as Varaha Narasimha, the temple is one of the most important shrines of South India that is visited by millions of devotees every year.
The Simhachalam Temple is among the 32 Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh and also an important centre of Vaishnavism. One of the temple’s earliest inscriptions dates back to the 11th century mentioning the gift given by a person in the time of Chalukya Chola king, Kulottunga I.
